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 Nov 16 2005, 11:45 AM
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 DSMCentral Freak  Group: Members Posts: 382 Joined: 27-July 03 From: Morton Member No.: 156  |
I have a major oil leak coming from the oil feed line at the head. When i went to replace the crush washers i noticed that the hole where the bolt goes into the head was stripped. So with this happing the bolt wont tighten down enough for the washers to work and oil is now shooting out of there. Some one told me to look for a block off bolt and run a new oil feed line off of the oilfilter housing. Where do i find this kit? Also with this hole being stripped do i need to retap it? Please help in any way. Thanks
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Nov 16 2005, 12:03 PM
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DSMCentral Godfather Group: Admin Posts: 3,823 Joined: 10-January 01 From: Washburn Member No.: 26 |
Heli-coil it.
My cylinder head was seaping oil from the same location after my new turbo was installed. After I drilled, tapped, shop-vac'd the hole, and inserted the Heli-coil I was easily able to tighted the stock banjo bolt enough to seal the leak. No leakage sense in 800 miles. I have the kit and more coils if you want to help split the price with me a bit. -------------------- In Loving memory of David T Crebo
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Nov 16 2005, 11:13 PM
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 Eats and sleeps DSM jargin. Group: Moderators Posts: 1,156 Joined: 23-September 02 Member No.: 16 |
not that these guys offers aren't both generous and helpful, but anther option would be to jb weld the hole shut and use this stainless line kit from RRE. The obvious benefit/drawback depending on how you look at it with this solution would be the increased oil pressure (although fresh oil) you would be getting from the oil filter bracket.
http://www.roadraceengineering.com/eclturbos.htm the line I'm talking about is about halfway down the page. -------------------- my cars breath smells like car food
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Nov 17 2005, 02:32 AM
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 Person of Wisdom Group: Members Posts: 110 Joined: 5-May 03 From: Granite City, IL Member No.: 128 |
My opinion would be to helicoil the hole and put a bolt with some pipe tape on it in there( if your gonna block it off do it the right way) , and run your oil line to the filter housing.
-------------------- Drew Taylor; 1992 Eagle Talon TSi AWD
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Nov 17 2005, 08:16 AM
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 Zen Master DSM Group: Moderators Posts: 3,008 Joined: 10-January 01 From: in front of you Member No.: 5 |
Just remember if you ever go to a BB turbo and can't grab oil from the head you will need to buy a restrictor orifice to lower the oil pressure coming from the filter housing.
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Nov 17 2005, 08:34 AM
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DSM Tech Wizard Group: Members Posts: 2,404 Joined: 16-December 03 From: Fletcher/Bloomington Member No.: 214 |
The block off kit really isn't a kit at all. More or less, find a N/A 2.0L head and there's a bolt in the same place but without the oil feed line. I'd probably just JB weld / high temp silicone an N/A bolt and stick it in there and run a stainless line from the filter housing.
Just my .02 -------------------- "I hear he tunes the space shuttle also...and that thing is fast"
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Nov 17 2005, 10:04 AM
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DSMCentral Freak Group: Members Posts: 382 Joined: 27-July 03 From: Morton Member No.: 156 |
Hey Marcus if i split the cost with you would you be able to come to morton some night and help me with it, since my car is not able to move at this point?
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Nov 17 2005, 11:34 AM
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Eats and sleeps DSM jargin. Group: Moderators Posts: 1,156 Joined: 23-September 02 Member No.: 16 |
I love your avatar.
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Nov 17 2005, 11:41 AM
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DSM Tech Wizard Group: Members Posts: 2,404 Joined: 16-December 03 From: Fletcher/Bloomington Member No.: 214 |
Who is that?...... Is that Joe (Iron Goat)?
-------------------- "I hear he tunes the space shuttle also...and that thing is fast"
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Nov 17 2005, 12:57 PM
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DSMCentral Freak Group: Members Posts: 382 Joined: 27-July 03 From: Morton Member No.: 156 |
Thanks bro i knew that you would. No thats me shooting my 45. gangsta style with some friends. I thought it was kinda funny.
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Nov 17 2005, 05:37 PM
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DSMCentral Godfather Group: Admin Posts: 3,823 Joined: 10-January 01 From: Washburn Member No.: 26 |
Yeah, I can help. Not sure how soon, but I'll PM you to get the details down.
BTW - The main reason I did heli-coil the stock oil supply hole is to keep the lower oil pressure recommended by Forced Performance for the BB turbos. -------------------- In Loving memory of David T Crebo
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Nov 18 2005, 07:51 AM
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Zen Master DSM Group: Moderators Posts: 3,008 Joined: 10-January 01 From: in front of you Member No.: 5 |
QUOTE (eclipgst @ Nov 17 2005, 12:57 PM) Thanks bro i knew that you would. No thats me shooting my 45. gangsta style with some friends. I thought it was kinda funny. I thought it looked more like you grabbing an imaginary chica (or maybe an imaginary Miami) by the hair and railing her from behind, but thats just me. |
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Nov 18 2005, 09:24 AM
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 Eats and sleeps DSM jargin. Group: Members Posts: 1,985 Joined: 30-June 03 From: Peoria, IL Member No.: 150 |
QUOTE (akamiami @ Nov 16 2005, 11:13 PM) not that these guys offers aren't both generous and helpful, but anther option would be to jb weld the hole shut and use this stainless line kit from RRE. The obvious benefit/drawback depending on how you look at it with this solution would be the increased oil pressure (although fresh oil) you would be getting from the oil filter bracket. http://www.roadraceengineering.com/eclturbos.htm the line I'm talking about is about halfway down the page. thats a good soarce for all around turbo parts... thanks for the link -------------------- You CAN sleep in your car, but your CAN NOT race your house!!!
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Nov 21 2005, 09:40 PM
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DSMCentral Freak Group: Members Posts: 382 Joined: 27-July 03 From: Morton Member No.: 156 |
That actually is what i was doing nate but i was just dreaming about it while shooting my load. I mean my .45
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