Replaced rear bump stops with DINAN while I was waiting to receive turbo housings.
Received turbo housings with fixed flapper arms
Didn't take long to put the turbo back together, and went ahead and installed it, installed like a breeze.
Although it had oil added by the shop, I added some more as a precaution - used liqui moly turbo additive.
Clamped down and everything
Here comes the trouble, for some reason turbo exhaust housing would not align to the downpipes - not sure if it was because of the clamps being old or slightly de-shaped but I fought this for good 1 hour. Tried to clamp down exhaust side first and then manifold but still the same results. So I concluded that V Clamp was de-shaped and eventually got bent.
It may not be clear from the photo but it just wouldn't tighten straight until I bent it up pretty bad - Ordered a replacement, hoping that's what the issue is.
I plan on cleaning the engine bay once everything's been put back together
Next, I'll be installing catch cans and finishing up the rear suspension.