oil return line? size?

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Old Feb 19, 2003 | 08:27 PM
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i currently have a 3/8" oil return and it's gettin backed up and leaking out and burning off on my downpipe...the local shop said to go about 1/2" oil return line...does that sound about right? thanks
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Old Feb 19, 2003 | 08:32 PM
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get about a -10 line
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Old Feb 19, 2003 | 08:32 PM
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but are u sure its leaking cause its gettn back up or is it not a tight fitting?
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Old Feb 19, 2003 | 09:12 PM
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Default Re: oil return line? size? (ridnmyhonda)

Go -10 or -12.
-8 or smaller can often times be too small and not drain away sufficiently causing the oil to backup into the turbo and leak into the turbine area causing smoking...

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