Oil in compressor outlet
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Oil in compressor outlet
I just installed a custom kit on my rex.I have oil leaking out of the compressor outlet.I dont know if the return line is too low or the seals are bad.The return line is 3 inches from the bottom of the pan so i'm stumped.Any help would be appreciated.
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sometimes puting a nitrous pill in the oil feed line helps the problem by lowering the oil pressure inside the cartridge. im not sure what size pill to use tho.
also make sure your BOV isnt too tight
also make sure your BOV isnt too tight
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Using the pill could starve the turbo.
Your return line might not be large enough...
Make sure your return nipple (oil pan side) is higher then the oil level at all times.
Either way your seals are more then likely now bad. Tap that return line higher on the oil pan and get the turbo rebuilt.
Your return line might not be large enough...
Make sure your return nipple (oil pan side) is higher then the oil level at all times.
Either way your seals are more then likely now bad. Tap that return line higher on the oil pan and get the turbo rebuilt.
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seeing is that your kit is "custom" what exhaust manifold are you using and how low do is position the turbo in reference to the oil pan? it could be sitting too paralell and not drainng properly. also like cronic said, oil outlet size, i use 5/8 steel braided and havent had much luck with anything less than 5/8. is the return line pinched in any way? and last but not least have you clocked the turbo and are you sure you have the "oil inlet" and not the "oil outlet" a friend of mine did this too
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Originally posted by Cronic
Using the pill could starve the turbo.
Your return line might not be large enough...
Make sure your return nipple (oil pan side) is higher then the oil level at all times.
Either way your seals are more then likely now bad. Tap that return line higher on the oil pan and get the turbo rebuilt.
Using the pill could starve the turbo.
Your return line might not be large enough...
Make sure your return nipple (oil pan side) is higher then the oil level at all times.
Either way your seals are more then likely now bad. Tap that return line higher on the oil pan and get the turbo rebuilt.
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The pill really shouldn't be too much of a restriction. Have you seen the factory restriction in T3's? Its pretty tiny.
Also, you mentioned your return line is 3" from the bottom of the pan? That sounds to me like its not high enough which could keep the turbo from draining properly.
Also, you mentioned your return line is 3" from the bottom of the pan? That sounds to me like its not high enough which could keep the turbo from draining properly.
