Full-Race non-AC kit GT28RS
Turbo had to be rebuilt after first install with new seals.

This image was taken after I wiped the pipe clean.


I understand a oil 'film', but there was a good bit in there.

Todd at F-R suggested that either I had too much oil pressure going to the turbo, or my return line was blocked.

The location of my return line was also noted as being 'low':


Could the line being too low prevent proper drainage?

 

The return on the pan is too low. That's the main problem. Are you using the oil feed restrictor that came with the turbo?

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by 0x64 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">The return on the pan is too low. That's the main problem. Are you using the oil feed restrictor that came with the turbo?</TD></TR></TABLE>I do not know. I would assume that if it was in the kit, it was installed. But let me contact the shop that did the install and check.

 

My line is low too... not that low, its about half way. I dont believe that is what causes it, if im not mistaken the Greddy kit for the RSX actually uses the stock drain plug as the bung for the oil return line.

 

My money is on the return being too low and no oil restrictor. The return is gravity fed and doesnt like restrictions

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by 0x64 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">My money is on the return being too low and no oil restrictor. The return is gravity fed and doesnt like restrictions</TD></TR></TABLE>

Agree. That line is waaay low. Put a restrictor on too. The seals may be blown (I would think) by now so it may need new seals too (turbo).

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by ladysman &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Agree. That line is waaay low. Put a restrictor on too. The seals may be blown (I would think) by now so it may need new seals too (turbo).</TD></TR></TABLE>
I've had a lot of trouble with oil leaks from the weldment on the return bung, so I will probably just go with the Moroso pan.
I really hope the seals are not blown. It's already been rebuilt once, and I haven't even taken it out on track yet!

 

didnt you know the gt series turbo requires you to run an oil restrictor?

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by quicksilver1689 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote"> didnt you know the gt series turbo requires you to run an oil restrictor?</TD></TR></TABLE>Yes, and it does have a restictor, I'm just not sure which size it came with.

 

Drain is waaaaayyyyy tooooo loowwowowowowowwo

 

that drain is crazy low....... needs to be near the top almost hugging the lip of the pan leave enough space to put the drain on and then you wont have to worry about the oil not draining

 

Moroso pan ordered

 

Oil return is a bit ow but as gravity will keep oil in the oil return but not at the turbo it will keep it above the fitting. Put in the oil restricter man.

 

damn thats low....good luck

 

That oil line is crazy low........ Fix that..

 

I'm sure the low return line is some of the problem, but the return line looks pretty long, so it should be harder for oil to backup. I would go with the oil restrictor too just to be safe.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by HybridHatch88 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I'm sure the low return line is some of the problem, </TD></TR></TABLE>

tap is to low

 

tap is too low, oil is backing up into the turbo and not letting it drain....

seals may be f*cked again

 

Good thing 45 people told the guy the same thing after the second person to post gave him the correct answer