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oil leak
John R Offline
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#1
I have discovered an oil leak at the top of my turbo it is the oil line that feeds the turbo. I have removed the oil line and tried to see what was wrong could not find out what caused the leak and can not stop from leaking.It is a T3 turbo and has been in the car for about 1 year never had a problem need some help with this one thanks for any help
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Noname
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#2
Are the threads on the feed line still in good condition? As long as the line is being threaded properly and you're tightening down the line enough (with a 7/16" line wrench, NOT a regular open end wrench), it really shouldn't be leaking unless there is a hairline crack somewhere.

Have you tried sliding the coupling nut back a bit so you can visually inspect the flared end of the feed line? Also check out the elbow that screws into the top of the turbo.

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John R Offline
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#3
I put on a new elbow, checked for cracks used teflon tape and made it as tight as possible. After starting the car it was not leaking . As soon as I started to raise the RPM you would see the oil start to form around the bottom of the fitting on top of the turbo if there is a hole of crack in the metal line that I cannot see , would you happen to know the part # to replace it or a better way of fixing it
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Pete D Offline
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#4
Just a guess but look for a hairline crack where the elbow fits into the turbo. Also teflon tape is probable not a good idea in this area. If a piece gets into the turbo it could plug up the oil passages. Teflon goop might be better and just use small quantities.
Pete Dunham
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John R Offline
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#5
Thank you guys I will check the top of the housing again for any cracks I might have missed ,if it is not the housing and turns out to be the line is it very hard to fix anything I should know before fixing it
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Pete D Offline
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#6
If it's the line you will have to replace it.
You could make a braided line, see: http://www.ptaaron.com/oil-line/

or buy one already made here: http://home.flash.net/~jewhelan/svo.htm
go to Products and scroll down Right below it is a repro stock feed line.
Pete Dunham
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John R Offline
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#7
thank you Pete for that information that gives me a few ideas for fixing it instead of just trying to stop the leak .I will just replace it
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