Just installed my turbo and I want to double check my oil return situation. I disconnected the oil feed at the oil pan and cranked it over for 4 seconds. I repeated this for a total of about 4-5 times however no oil came out from the oil return line!! So my question is, how long do you have to crank the engine over in order for the oil to reach to turbo?? (note: firewall T-setup for oil feed) Any info would help!

 

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I just recently installed my oil related stuff and I cranked the car over (ecu unpplugged) for maybe 20 seconds or so (in 3-4 second intervals) and I had oil returnage. Matter of fact I squeezed my oil return line today (rubber hose or whatever material comes with th egreddy kit) and it had fluid in it...............

 

When I installed my turbo I got my bro to hold the turbo shaft and then crank it for 12 second, do not go over 15 second you might overheat your starter, I cranked about 3 to 4 times then oil should comes out the return line.

 

I would think if everything is hooked up correctly u should have oil coming out of the line.

 

I also had to crank it more than 4 times. I think it was about 6-8 times. I also got worried when nothing came out after the 4th time. Did you disconnect the fuel pump fuse? Good Luck.

 

i disconnected my fuel pump fuse and unplugged my distributor. I guess I will give it another shot tomorrow and hold it for roughly 15 seconds or so. I hope I see some oil come out of the drain!

 

hey i re-read the post. you suppose to disconnect the oil line before the turbo. this is suppose to clear any dirt and stuff in the line so it wont get into the turbo and damage it. good luck tomorrow

 

Don't be so **** about the turbo, just start the car and wait for oil to come out. Pour some oil in the feed hole if you feel better about it. The added cooling/lubrication isn't needed at low rpm's, lacking oil for 20 seconds isnt going to cause probs at idle.

 

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That's 14.7 seconds, buddy! Says so right here in the Helms. WTF are you doing, trying to kill ppl's starters???

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I'm with Transvestike boy, more because I don't care a whole lot. Priming ther turbo with oil is probably a good idea, dunno that I'd worry about waiting for it to pour out my return. As soon as the engine catches, your volume and pressure of oil flow will increase dramatically.

 

well, today i managed to get the oil flowing out to my turbo. I removed my spark plugs(no compression, easier to crank) and dissconected my fuel source. After about 30 seconds of cranking, the oil started flowing through. Thanks for all the response.!