Removing the turbo oil drain tube from the motor

Raven

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Ok, so this may sound like a really dumb question - sorry if it does!

Anyhow, I've got the turbo out of the car and am going to replace the oil feed and oil drain lines with nice shiny new braided Stainless ones. However, the drain back line is not cooperating!

How do I remove it from the front of the motor? Do I loosen the big nut around the entry point where it goes in or is it supposed to just slide (with some assistance?) in/out of that opening?

Mine won't budge at all and I don't want to break a fitting loose if I don't need to - hence, this goofy question.

Help?:confused:
 
The oil drain pipe threads into a larger, inverted flare tube connector, which in turn threads into the block. You'll need to remove both the pipe and the connector to install your new braided line, I believe.

The line and connector are soft, so go easy if you want to keep them for posterity...
 
Thanks for the reply - do I use a big wrench to remove the connector first or do I use a pipe wrench/channel locks to remove the tube first?
 
Thanks

I've got just the perfect big 1" wrench to do the job first thing tomorrow.

I don't want to rush things but I just can't wait to get it buttoned back up and hear it run for the first time with the new parts. :D (And hopefully, with no leaks! ;) )
 
I had to takeout the oil drain line and put a new one in because my old one cracked and broke. It was a bitch getting the new one back in =/.
 
If I understand correctly, the new one I've got coming from John's Performance Parts supposedly screws directly into the block without the need for the collar.

It hasn't arrived yet (hopefully tomorrow) and I'll know for sure then.
 
Originally posted by Raven
If I understand correctly, the new one I've got coming from John's Performance Parts supposedly screws directly into the block without the need for the collar.

It hasn't arrived yet (hopefully tomorrow) and I'll know for sure then.

You understand correctly. Take the big dirty brass piece out and put it away, then screw in your new braided hose directly into the hole in the block with a little teflon tape on the threads. Done.
HTH
Jim
 
Make an easy installation of your new line to the turbo if you install studs in the turbo. Difficult to start bolts while holding the oil return line flange in proper position. With studs, you just put in place.
 
Yeah, I'll sell it - once I've got the other one on and am sure it works. ;)

Email me and we can work it out, ok? It's very clean inside and wasnt leaking that I could see.
 
Huh?

1-1/4"?

And a 7/8" replaces it?

So, do I loosen/remove the 1-1/4" and that lets the stock tube come out and then the John's Performance piece threads back into the same hole?

I've gotta look to see if I even HAVE a wrench that big!

Thanks for the help!
 
John's is a nice piece, I've got one.

I recommend you make sure the hex turns seperately from the "braid". In other words, if you hold the "braid" steady, you should be able to roatate the hex/threaded part independently. It will seem tough at first but I think the type of crimp/ends do this be design. I did not use studs (I am impatient) and it did take a while to get them started, I think a bit of assistance would have helped!!

Bill
 
"So, do I loosen/remove the 1-1/4" and that lets the stock tube come out and then the John's Performance piece threads back into the same hole?"



You got it:D
 
Bringing back an old post. I bought the braided drain hose from John's performance years ago before they closed shop. I have one end into the block and just received the Turbo so will be going on soon. Most like will use studs but my question is this, can I put the bracket on the other hose end before I connect it to the turbo or do I have to put on the bracket with gasket first then screw in the braided hose?
 
For braided line: assemble and tighten all the line fittings and thread it into the block. Last thing is the gasket and small screws into the bottom of turbo. I like the factory drain the best for ease of use and install.
 
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