Removing the turbocharger from an LLY

[rapidoxidationman]

What's the secret? The AllData method takes everything off the backside of the engine, which looks nearly impossible without removing the cab. Can the intake manifolds be removed without taking out the turbo? That'd be nice...
The ultimate goal is removing the heads and I'm considering doing so with the intake manifolds still mounted - just taking out the center piece.

Thoughts?

[rapidoxidationman]

right now I'm leaning towards removing the heads with the intake manifolds still attached - just removing the center piece of the intake should allow this...

but my ears are open to suggestions. Just removed the fuel rails and injector hard lines, and am that much closer to needing to make a decision.

[Kennedy]

Leave the turbo in place.

[rapidoxidationman]

Leave the turbo in place.

and pull the intake manifolds (without the center piece) with the heads?

got 7 of 8 injectors out easily... number 3 is not wanting to pop loose. :mad:Any bets that's the cylinder that's leaking?