turbo oil return options?

Discussion in 'Hot Air (non-intercooled) Tech' started by 85tr, Feb 9, 2012.

  1. 85tr Member

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    Wondering what any of you have done to fix our always leaky turbo oil return pipe? I actually mounted my turbo before dropping the new engine in the car becouse i remembered what a pia it was to seat the drain pipe . well i have no leaks unless i put the peddle to the floor. So what have you guys done to modify the return line? Thanks for any input.
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  3. rmar Yo Baby Daddy

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    Shouldn't leak,.....Just put 2 studs on it next time and it is easy to line up and not disturb the gasket.
  4. 85tr Member

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    Not really a gasket on the hot air cars more like a grommet on the intake manifold where I am leaking . I have a few ideas but don't want to pull the intake and am curious what others have done to deal with this issue.
  5. rmar Yo Baby Daddy

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    Dude sorry, I didn't even notice I was in the hot air section .........must be bed time...o_O
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  6. 85tr Member

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    Oh I can't even remember how many times I've done the same.
  7. charlief1 Just another kinky six

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    Well there's a simple trick thta might help you some but you'll need to pull the intake to do it. The baffle from the intake gasket needs to be cut right below the drain so the oil doesn't puddle there. I'm actually looking at welding a tube on the intake below the drain that will help it go down better. One where the tube will be bigger than the grommet and goes down below the intake gasket so it will drain right on the cam.
  8. O SO LO Active Member

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  9. 85tr Member

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    No problem with the grommet I need to stop the motor from moving so much under full throttle or extend the return line a bit. I have a plan and if all goes well will post my solution as soon as its done . And I'm sure it's been done before.
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  11. TurboRegal84 Moderator

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    I have used a 86/87 Drain tube and cut off the nut on the end. The tube is fully flexibility and it is longer for easy install.
  12. 6 to go Member

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    I did the same thing as Herb. Works fine. I have been using them for awhile.
  13. 85tr Member

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    Sweet thanks guys might go that rought, gonna see what I can come up with today.
  14. RUDE DOG Rudeawakening

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    This is the option i chose. The grommet is the same size and you can insert the drain tube and hose clamp it.I got it from my neighbor. He actually said its for a turbo drain but will have to ask him for the part number since i dont have the original bag it came from.
    turbo drain grommet 001.JPG
  15. charlief1 Just another kinky six

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    If you can get them cheap I'd like to have a couple stashed away Rudy. I like that way that looks and it should help keep things clean.:)
  16. RUDE DOG Rudeawakening

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    Ill talk to him tonight or maybe not i think he just pulled up to his house.
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  17. 85tr Member

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    That looks like a great option.
  18. RUDE DOG Rudeawakening

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    Good news and bad news. First the good news is that he said it was original equipment on 78-79 rivieras and was available at dealer.
    Bad news is wether or not gm sells them anymore. He worked for GM for years and accumulated a few small things and this was one of them.
    My dumb--- threw away the plastic bag it was in that had the part#. But im going to take a closer look by removing it today and check for a part#
    Thanks Rudy
  19. charlief1 Just another kinky six

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    Well that sucks Rudy.:( At least you've got an ap though, which is more than we had before.:cool:
  20. RUDE DOG Rudeawakening

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    Got the part number 1260599. I did a search and came back with a before black turbo page.
  21. charlief1 Just another kinky six

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    Tried the same search with just the number and came up with an Army manual for using the laser painter for bombing missions. LOL


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