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05-31-2009, 11:48 AM

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turbo oil return

anyone use the oil level switch hole on the side of the pan for a return?

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05-31-2009, 01:40 PM

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cant, oil level is above the sender even while running. (this is why the sensor is there) turbo will never drain. has to be above the oil level "line". I ran mine into the front cover.

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05-31-2009, 01:58 PM

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thanks-you tapped into the front timing cover?

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05-31-2009, 02:06 PM

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Mine is tapped into the pass side valve cover.... for my sts kit.

I know this isn't the best but it's better than the shitty cap they give you. I didn't feel like dropping the front k member and oil pan... Maybe one day.

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05-31-2009, 06:06 PM

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thanks-you tapped into the front timing cover?

yes, pic attached..

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06-01-2009, 12:38 PM

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my turbo is going to be lower than the front cover, but the oil will be under pressure so it should still flow ,correct?

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06-01-2009, 12:50 PM

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it wont, you will need a pump to reurn your oil of you turbo is below the oil level line

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06-01-2009, 12:55 PM

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what kind of pump would i use? and thanks for all your help

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06-01-2009, 01:37 PM

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Some type of scavenge pump to pump it back into the pan since it wont gravity drain.

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06-01-2009, 02:49 PM

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looks like it might be cheaper to repipr the turbo,cheapest pump i've found is over $200.

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06-01-2009, 05:11 PM

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mocal makes a good pump.

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06-06-2009, 10:17 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by ccrider

anyone use the oil level switch hole on the side of the pan for a return?

I was planning on doing the same thing, I have a fitting that screws into the pan metric thread to 1/2" NTP. the fittings where not cheap and I have a spare if your going to go that rout shoot me a PM...