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Old May 31, 2009 | 11:48 AM
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anyone use the oil level switch hole on the side of the pan for a return?
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Old May 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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thanks-you tapped into the front timing cover?
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Old May 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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Originally Posted by ccrider
thanks-you tapped into the front timing cover?
yes, pic attached..
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Old Jun 1, 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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it wont, you will need a pump to reurn your oil of you turbo is below the oil level line
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Old Jun 1, 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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Some type of scavenge pump to pump it back into the pan since it wont gravity drain.
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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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mocal makes a good pump.
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Old Jun 6, 2009 | 10:17 PM
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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...
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Originally Posted by spaz1
mocal makes a good pump.
link to that please?
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remember the pump will be one more thing to go bad, some guys don't have any trouble with them and several others have had nothing but.
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