Turbo Oil Drain/return Replacement

[1600dave]

Mine seems to be leaking, not from the turbo itself though. Oil running down the pipe and dripping off the sump.

Is there any decent replacements that bolt up, as seems these leaking is a common problem, and prefer not to put a ford one back on if it'll leak again one day.

[Mr_4.0]

My new one has lasted 5000km. If aftermarket do better I'm keen

[1600dave]

I was thinking of just a normal drain tube and rubber hose/clamp, or something braided perhaps.

Just not sure what fitting will suit the sump.

Check out sonic performance website, the drain section under turbo accessories on the left.

Alot of universal drain lines on ebay too.

Out of interest, what did the ford one cost? And how did you remove the turbo end?

[sexual harrassment panda]

Could be just the 2o cent gasket on the turbo side.

Braided stainless would be nice and easy to knock up, the fittings on either end are just a simple 2 bolt flange

[1600dave]

Is the 2 bolt flange on the sump end something common though? Or did ford make it some gay size that nothing off the shelf will fit?

Doesn't look oily around the turbo end, and have read the pipe itself are prone to pinholes/splits etc.

[turbo harrow]

I made up a braided one at work. I made it so a thin copper pipe (sits 1mm into ports) with an o-ring on out the out side bolts up flush with the turbo and a pretty identical one for the sump. I couldnt get my sump to seal properly (previous owner stripped out the lower bolt on sump) not much room to drill and tap up a size. works a treat. only reduces the pipe ID a fraction so I cant see it creating any oil back up pressure. was a bit of a *beep* to make without boss noticing. not too difficult though.

[Ralph Wiggum]

Is the 2 bolt flange on the sump end something common though? Or did ford make it some gay size that nothing off the shelf will fit?

Doesn't look oily around the turbo end, and have read the pipe itself are prone to pinholes/splits etc.

the two bolt flange on the sump is the same as the turbo/same as a standard T3 core sized 2 bolt flange. I used two 94900's, two 94904 some -8 hose and a couple of clamps on my car. no leaks and servicable now.

http://www.sonicperf...il-Drain/pl.php

[1600dave]

I made up a braided one at work. I made it so a thin copper pipe (sits 1mm into ports) with an o-ring on out the out side bolts up flush with the turbo and a pretty identical one for the sump. I couldnt get my sump to seal properly (previous owner stripped out the lower bolt on sump) not much room to drill and tap up a size. works a treat. only reduces the pipe ID a fraction so I cant see it creating any oil back up pressure. was a bit of a *beep* to make without boss noticing. not too difficult though.

Don't suppose you want to make another? Haha.

Yeah I thought they looked the same, just had to be sure without removing it. The gaskets on the permaseal site looked slightly different too.

Ford quoted me $117 rrp for a new pipe, without gaskets!!

Think I'll get something made up.

Any better gaskets to use? Or just use a good sealant on the standard paper type gaskets?

[Ralph Wiggum]

Use the parts I listed, everything you need is on the Sonic Page. Use a gasket and goo at the turbo end and goo only on the sump and you wont have any problems

[1600dave]

Did you use the 94904 16mmx30mm or 94906 19mmx30mm (the hose on their page is 19mm?)

I'm guessing the 16 or 19mm refers to the barb end for the hose??

Found this too, looks alright but I think 35cm would be too long. They do them in -8AN too.

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Turbo-Oil-Drain-Line-Garrett-GT28-GT30-GT35-35cm-10AN-/280758636534?pt=AU_Car_Parts_Accessories&hash=item415e84cff6#ht_1885wt_1270