oil lines

[grape ice cream]

hey all,
im currently converting my 1.6na to a td.

I got all the parts necessary but when i put on the turbo and oil pan, the oil return line doesnt match up.
in fact its pretty much facing the wrong way, so i guess im wondering if there is a difference in oil pans or return lines that would cause this?
Also has anyone made a custom line? how hard would that be?

[theman53]

I made both custom lines feed and return. I am working on a supplier to do my feed lines cheaper, but the last feed I did was 80.00 shipped to a guy. I would like to get it down around 50.00. I would guess that the return line were it bolts to the turbo was removed and flipped around when put back on. I didn't have a good td pan so I cut a hole in a regular one, but I was thinking that the TD pans had a 90 fitting and were pointing straight up. How could the line be not pointing down???

[grape ice cream]

the oil pan is at a 90 degree pointing up but also to the right at a 45 degree-ish angle while the line is the right length and everything but angle the opposite way, to the left

[CRSMP5]

mk2 vs mk1

think they changed it for the mount on a mk2

[grape ice cream]

how do i go about fixing this mk2 vs mk1 problem

[CRSMP5]

oil line must match pan used..

[bajacalal]

I suppose you could cut and weld the oil pan. And I think a hydraulic hose shop could make you the hose you need, bring them all the parts, including the oil pan and the old hose. They might have to cut and weld/braze something together but I think it could be done.

[grape ice cream]

i think im gonna cut the fitting off the pan
thread it on the oil line
weld it back to the pan
?
profit?

[mystery3]

I've heard others express concern over welding on the sump. Considering they often leak when flat and true you may not want to risk warping it.

[theman53]

I welded and mine is doing ok
I welded it WAY too hot and it pulled it down, but with some careful planning you could avoid that. Also I was able to get mine almost straight and no leaks there.

[grape ice cream]

okay cool, i'll try that and see how it goes.

i do have another n00b question though, i have two pieces that i assume are mounts for the turbo, is this correct do you have to support the turbo with mounts?

[J Z]

Yes, always use the brackets that are there.
It might not be so important if you're using an original turbo manifold.

But if you build something of youre own, it is even more important that it is secure.
Otherwise, it may look like this after a while.   

I just thought it was a pair of gaskets starting to leak...

[vanagonturbo]

FFuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu!

[bajacalal]

I've heard others express concern over welding on the sump. Considering they often leak when flat and true you may not want to risk warping it.

You could always braze it instead, so you don't heat it up as much.