BA XR6 Turbo Exhaust/turbo gaskets

[Bawwxay]

Howdy, I know this has been a topic previously I would appreciate some wisdom as to whether there is a way or not to access the exhaust manifold to turbo gasket bolts and also the turbo to exhaust gasket bolts without taking the whole turbo off as I’m not well experienced in doing so, as I can’t seem to reach them when having the car on a hoist or from above, I would prefer to do it myself rather than take it to a mechanic because of the labour cost. 
The vehicle has a shocking exhaust leak at the moment and it’s coming from one of the turbo gaskets, definitely doesn’t seem to be the exhaust manifold gasket. It’s a loud ticking under load and whistling+ticking under boost, when rev matching it almost sounds like a car without an exhaust manifold lol. Just want it fixed asap.

thanks

[El Andrew]

Assuming you mean exhaust manifold to turbo bolts, and turbo to dump pipe bolts, then yes both sets can be accessed in the car. Is going to be a combination of accessing from underneath and from above. Also is a combination of whatever uni joint, extension, ratchet handle you can get to work in each spot - is a bit of trial and error. Might also depend whether you have the factory dump or not. From memory I had to use a 1/4 inch set on one of the bolts due to clearance issues.

Neither of those joins have gaskets from factory (although you can fit them). Usually this noise is caused by one of those bolts coming loose, so I'd try tightening everything before pulling everything apart to add gaskets.

[hjtrbo]

Check the turbo exhaust housing to centre core bolts as well. Mine used to always come loose. They don't any more.