ridgeback
Joined:
Feb 2002
Milford,CT
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I attached a link to a pic of (I believe) the turbo oil return. Well its saturated with oil and I will most likely remove it to inspect when I pull the motor but why is it like this and Is there something I should be looking for when inspecting it?
Ron
Black 87 TC, 2nd owner since 1990@21k, now@109k.
Current Mods: Gillis valve @18psi. K&N Cone. Removed AC components, New: Esslinger Aux. Shaft, Seals, Melling Oil Pump, Heater core. Ranger cam & rollers, new tower bearings, Walbro 255 fuel pump
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Pete D
Joined:
Apr 2001
Northern OH
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Ron, Either the oil buildup is coming from somewhere else or the fitting is loose or the line leaking. It happens. Note that the fitting that your red arrow points to, has likely seized on the line inside the fitting and when you go to remove it it will twist the line and then it is toast for sure. Loosen the line at the block end and make sure you rotate it as you rotate the fitting.
If you determine the line or fitting leaks, the best bet is to just replace it. Stinger sells replacements.
Pete Dunham
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Jeff K
Joined:
Apr 2001
Milwaukee, WI
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What Pete said......
If it were me, I would just get the replacement line Stinger sells and be done with it.
Jeff Korn
88 Turbo Coupe: Intake and exhaust mods, T3 turbo at 24 psi, forced air IC, water injection, BPV, Ranger cam, subframes, etc., etc.
86 Tbird 5.0 (original owner): intake, exhaust, valvetrain mods, 100 HP N2O, ignition, gears, suspension, etc., etc.
11 Crown Vic Interceptor
14 Toyota Camry (wifes car)
95 Taurus GL Vulcan winter beater
67 Honda 450 Super Sport - completely customized
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