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Old Feb 15, 2010 | 12:32 AM
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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
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Old Feb 15, 2010 | 01:12 AM
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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...
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Old Feb 15, 2010 | 01:14 AM
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red heater hose from autozone as well works just fine
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Old Feb 15, 2010 | 11:58 AM
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Default Re: oil return line options?

Originally Posted by redboost10
red heater hose from autozone as well works just fine
have you been using it or do you know someone thats using it without complaints?
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Old Feb 15, 2010 | 12:00 PM
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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
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Old Feb 15, 2010 | 09:02 PM
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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
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
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Old Feb 15, 2010 | 10:19 PM
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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.
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Old Feb 15, 2010 | 10:25 PM
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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.
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.
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Old Feb 15, 2010 | 10:46 PM
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Originally Posted by 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
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
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Old Feb 15, 2010 | 11:03 PM
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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.
any parts store should have some high temp hose. yes there is no pressure so a couple hose clamps will be just fine.
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Old Feb 15, 2010 | 11:10 PM
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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
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Old Feb 16, 2010 | 02:08 PM
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like i said i used heater hose for 3 years with no problems. here is the stuff i used.

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Old Feb 16, 2010 | 02:12 PM
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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
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Old Feb 16, 2010 | 02:13 PM
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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
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Old Feb 16, 2010 | 08:32 PM
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Default Re: oil return line options?

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.
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Old Feb 16, 2010 | 08:36 PM
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you won't lose much oil...
should just be a few drips left in the line.
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Old Feb 16, 2010 | 08:36 PM
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and no need to drain your oil, either.
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