jacob4lester

other then steel braided line, would there be anything else i could use and not have to worry about corroding? its for the line goin from the turbo to the oil pan

HiProfile

A reinforced teflon tube, annealed copper, buna-n, fluorosilicone, Dupont Viton - there are lots of options. Just make sure it's rated for petroleum, google "rubber petroleum resistance". Crappy rubber will absorb it and eventually burst, while the right rubber hose can even be used for the oil feed line...

redboost10

red heater hose from autozone as well works just fine

jacob4lester

have you been using it or do you know someone thats using it without complaints?

redboost10

i used it on my first setup for about 3 years, along with copper pipe fittings that can be found at home depot. never had a problem

jacob4lester

can you maybe show me a pic of the fittings youre talking about? im not sure if theres threads on my turbo or oil pan where the return line goes

redboost10

the oil return flange that you bolt to your turbo is more than likely 1/2" npt, and whatever fitting you welded to your oil pan. then just go to the harware store and get some fittings with hose barbs on them for the hose.

jacob4lester

alright do you know if autozone still sells that hose? and if i got my hands on some would it be bad to use a couple hose clamps on each side of the hose to hold it on? i have heard from a few people that the hose is not under much pressure.

velisma

This site is tha' bomb-diggity!!! Also has pictures and info. on components/fittings you need as well. Only thing missing is the story book pop-ups... Hope this helps you as much as it helped me!

http://www.beesandgoats.com/boostfaq/g2icturbo.html

redboost10

any parts store should have some high temp hose. yes there is no pressure so a couple hose clamps will be just fine.

jacob4lester

alright i work at schucks and we do have some transmission oil cooler line but its just too small in diameter =( how long would i be able to use heater hose until i would run into problems? i would just use it until i can get my hands on the right stuff, also if i want to take the line off will i have to drain my oil? or will just a small amount from the turbo come out

redboost10

like i said i used heater hose for 3 years with no problems. here is the stuff i used.

jacob4lester

yeah i called autozone and they were complete ******** about it and im not just sayin that because i work at schucks. i found a place up the street that carrys the hose i need for a good price too, thanks for all the help guys but one more thing will i have to drain the oil to take the hose off or will only a little but of oil come out

redboost10

the oil return should be a straight shot to the upper portion of the oil pan so you should be fine, especially with the front end of the car jacked up

teddy_dc2

i had a braided stainless but too short for my new set up, now a heater hose i believe for a washer of some sort. LOL.

boostB4beauty

you won't lose much oil...
should just be a few drips left in the line.

boostB4beauty

and no need to drain your oil, either.