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oil lines
by
grape ice cream
on 23 Jun, 2011 03:16
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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?
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#1
by
theman53
on 23 Jun, 2011 07:58
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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???
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#2
by
grape ice cream
on 23 Jun, 2011 12:47
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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
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#3
by
CRSMP5
on 23 Jun, 2011 13:19
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mk2 vs mk1
think they changed it for the mount on a mk2
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#4
by
grape ice cream
on 24 Jun, 2011 00:56
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how do i go about fixing this mk2 vs mk1 problem
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#5
by
CRSMP5
on 25 Jun, 2011 01:06
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oil line must match pan used..
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#6
by
bajacalal
on 26 Jun, 2011 22:45
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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.
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#7
by
grape ice cream
on 28 Jun, 2011 01:39
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i think im gonna cut the fitting off the pan
thread it on the oil line
weld it back to the pan
?
profit?
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#8
by
mystery3
on 28 Jun, 2011 02:19
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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.
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#9
by
theman53
on 28 Jun, 2011 08:33
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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.
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#10
by
grape ice cream
on 29 Jun, 2011 02:11
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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?
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#11
by
J Z
on 29 Jun, 2011 07:32
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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...
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#12
by
vanagonturbo
on 29 Jun, 2011 22:44
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FFuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu!
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#13
by
bajacalal
on 30 Jun, 2011 01:41
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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.