echo999

I've run through my first 3000 miles after I've installed my RH turbo. Everything
is great... EXCEPT for a really annoying oil leak.

I've pinpointed the spot to be between the turbo oil return and the metal fitting
bolted to the turbo. I remember using a supplied soft gasket there, but I guess
the Mobil1 worked its way through.

Should I:
1) JB Weld metal fitting to the turbo oil outlet? Will it take the heat ok?
2) No idea.

This is a slow leak as in I've never had to put more oil in because it leaks so much.
It is REALLY annoying because it drips right onto the downpipe, and even though
I never see it smoke, I can smell it all the time.

LsTurbo91

yes, jbweld will definitely work your choice!

93LSivic

Why not just spend the extra money and upgrade the oil dump line since its leaking anyways. Thats what I would do. Also you wouldnt be able to start the car for like 24-36 hours while it cures. Also depending on where you live or what climate you are in---the JB Weld needs to be within a certain outside temperature for it the cure properly.
Do yourself a favor and spend the money for the ss oil line. My .02

Arturbo

Erik, you have 2 choices.
1) but the oil drain flange from Majestic turbo with a brass fitting.



2) Buy the same flange as above and use Earl's fittings. Im going to majestic turbo in the morning and I can pick it up because I'll be in driving to San Antonio. I can drop it off for you..

art

echo999

Hmm.. My problem is the seal between the flange and the turbo.

What should I use? What gasket am I supposed to use? Also, if I get the
fitting that is suggested, I would need to maybe go SS lines, but I would have
to get my oil pan re-welded with the proper flange. I'm Ok with the idea of
JBWeld, because I can leave it to cure if needbe.

Art.. Do you live in Austin? I'm going to be in Houston and won't be able to
be around for you to drop it off if I were to go that route.. Thanks for the suggestion!


[Modified by echo999, 9:12 AM 12/27/2001]

Arturbo

The flange comes with a gasket. My sister lives in Austin and I can leave it at her place. You do not need to use a ss line, but I suggest it. You can use a barbed brass fitting and thats what I used to have before I upgraded to the Earl's fittings.

art

echo999

Hmm.. Barbed fitting would be nice for this ghetto solution RH gave us.

Have a run-down of costs (flange+gasket, barbed connector)?

If Majestic doesn't have a barbed connector for sale, where can I get this?
(I believe the ID of the return hose is 3/8")..

Arturbo

I have one that I will give to you. The flange and gasket is, I think, $12. When do you need it by..lets take this to IM..

art

echo999

great. Arturbo, if you would pick it up, and leave with sister, I will be back after
New Years...

Email me at echo@partnerware.com please!!! Thanks!