I am trying to take the turbo out of my 81 280zx and I have taken off the four nuts that connect the back of the turbo to the down pipe of the exhaust. I was then looking at the four nuts that hold it to the exhaust manifold and was wondering how you would take them off? It seems like they are in there good and have that stupid little metal flap on top that you have to bend up. Any ideas?

 

Yep... bend the tabs back w/ a flat head screwdriver, then use 17mm wrench and socket on the nuts.

 

Ok, I get that bout how are you supposed to get to them? I cant get a socket or even a flat screwdriver down to them. I was wondering how you get to them bc there stuck behind the turbo and even taking the exahust down wont help.

 

I had issues getting my turbo off the manifold with the motor out of my car. You may run into a couple bruises/scrapes, hope you're flexible.