1996 Camry 5S-FE Turbo Install
The turbo charger kit was received from Burien Toyota on February 21, 2002.
Arrangements were made the next day to get started on the install. Below is
a diary of sorts for the process. Although there were some problems encountered,
we managed to work through each and every one of the them to get the kit installed
successfully. Also, this installation included replacing the timing belt, the
head gasket and the water pump. So there is much more work here than just the
turbo install.
This vehicle has an automatic transmission and cruise control. This was some
of the cause of our problems (but not the real big ones).
Most of the work (especially the important stuff...and the hard stuff!) was
done by my friend Bob....Thanks Bob for all the help!!! We had a great place
to work and all the right tools...including torches!
Also, if you're interested in doing this install, I highly recommend you talk
to the guys (Ray and/or Don) at Burien Toyota (their
web site). They are very knowledgeable. Also, be sure to read of the info
listed here...a couple of times. Be sure you can picture the install before
you start it. You won't be able to foresee all the problems you could encounter,
but at least you'll have a good head start.
Burien Toyota Turbocharger kit COLOR installation
document (2.91MB) in Adobe Acrobat format. If you need to download the Adobe
Acrobat Reader, version 5.0 is available here: Adobe
Acrobat Reader (8.41 MB). This will pull it from this site. You can also
go to Adobe's website and get the latest here.
Source for high
temperature shielded and unshielded wire for oxygen sensor extension (used
on day 7)
Turbo charger install progress:
Day 1: Saturday 2/23/02
Day 2: Sunday 2/24/02
Day 3: Monday evening 2/25/02
Day 4: Tuesday evening 2/26/02
Day 5: Wednesday evening 2/27/02
Day 6: Thursday evening 2/28/02
Day 7: Saturday 3/2/02 : New radiator, high temp
wire loom
Day 8: Tuesday 3/5/02 : Custom exhaust work
Day 9: Wednesday evening 3/13/02 : Oil leak; coolant
leak
Day 10: Saturday 3/23/02 : Fixed leaks!
Day 11: Monday 4/1/02 : Post-turbo dyno run!
Final post install conclusions
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