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Turbo oil feed/return line DIY?
- Thread starter mageus
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Oil return should be easy.
Oil supply.. would have to remove turbo heat shield and that is less than fun.
Just glance at this k04 install guide.. Should be able to give you an idea of what would be required.
Oil supply.. would have to remove turbo heat shield and that is less than fun.
Just glance at this k04 install guide.. Should be able to give you an idea of what would be required.
Thanx. I've seen that DIY before. I was wondering how hard it was to get to the return line at the engine block.
If I see a leak at the turbo, should I just replace the gasket, or replace the whole line? How would I know that the line needs replacing? My understanding is I need to empty the oil before disconnecting at the turbo. I'd rather not do that twice if I didn't have to.
If I see a leak at the turbo, should I just replace the gasket, or replace the whole line? How would I know that the line needs replacing? My understanding is I need to empty the oil before disconnecting at the turbo. I'd rather not do that twice if I didn't have to.
Shouldn't have to drain the oil as most of it should be in the pan. You might get a little seepage.
Getting to the line is easy, just have to remove the axle heat shield.
If there is nothing wrong with the line, then you would only have to replace the gaskets(buy a few, they are cheap just in case, I had a leak on the oil return after my install.. so I had to replace the gasket..again)
Just find out where it's leaking and go from there.
I also found this file useful when installing the f23t, which has some additional detail about the oil return line.
GL
Getting to the line is easy, just have to remove the axle heat shield.
If there is nothing wrong with the line, then you would only have to replace the gaskets(buy a few, they are cheap just in case, I had a leak on the oil return after my install.. so I had to replace the gasket..again)
Just find out where it's leaking and go from there.
I also found this file useful when installing the f23t, which has some additional detail about the oil return line.
GL
Do you know what the torque is on the bolts?
It's tricky to get to the bolts. You need an M8 triple square of just the right length, and skinny enough to pass between the hard feed and coolant lines. I used a combination of 4 adapters to make it work. I'm sure there's a $50 VAG tool just for the job.
It's tricky to get to the bolts. You need an M8 triple square of just the right length, and skinny enough to pass between the hard feed and coolant lines. I used a combination of 4 adapters to make it work. I'm sure there's a $50 VAG tool just for the job.
Unfortantly I don't have the specs.. might have been why I had an issue with the gasket (too tight?) Got the torque right-enough after the second gasket.. so who knows..
For all hex/torx/triple squares on the turbo install and the rest of the car.. I used/use this kit. On some of them (don't remember) I had to use the long/short in combination with a 10mm combo wrench.
Hope you get is sorted out.
For all hex/torx/triple squares on the turbo install and the rest of the car.. I used/use this kit. On some of them (don't remember) I had to use the long/short in combination with a 10mm combo wrench.
Hope you get is sorted out.
I have a subset of those bits. Problem is, the shaft is too thick to pass between the other plumbing.
I just did the bolts gutentite. After finding the right combination of socket ends, it was easy peasy to replace the gasket. Not a drop of oil came out of the turbo, since the care was sitting overnight. Ran the car afterwards with no leak. We'll see how it goes.
The dealer told me about the leak when I took the car in for the mandatory emissions recall. He wanted $500 to replace both lines. What a scam!
I just did the bolts gutentite. After finding the right combination of socket ends, it was easy peasy to replace the gasket. Not a drop of oil came out of the turbo, since the care was sitting overnight. Ran the car afterwards with no leak. We'll see how it goes.
The dealer told me about the leak when I took the car in for the mandatory emissions recall. He wanted $500 to replace both lines. What a scam!
Awesome.. glad it worked out.. $500? ouch.. maybe they were trying to replace both lines plus labor... ewww..
I guess it wouldn't hurt to try and torque it down a bit.. but if the bolts are tight.. i'm sure the gasket/gaskets are shot.. they are $1.80 from ECS. Might be able to find them somewhere else cheaper/quicker.. Part #: 06F145757L
Don't forget if you plan on replacing both ends you'll need two.
macsnjets
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Well if they're that cheap might as well go for the new gaskets. I gotta get some triple squares first.
Thanks for the p/n
macsnjets,
If you're going to the trouble of getting the triple-squares, just go and replace the return gasket where it exits the turbo. It's really easy to get to. Just make sure to get narrower (1/4") triple square ends. If you leave the car overnight, there may be no leakage at all. The feed line does require a crush washer, but is on top of the turbo and harder to get to (I wouldn't bother with it). Also, don't bother with the oil pan ends. You have to drain the oil to remove those (otherwise it will drain itself for you).
Even with the stealership price of $3, I just picked up 2 gaskets and a crush washer for the feed line. Remember, the gaskets on the in- and out- ends of the return line are slightly different; be sure to get the right part.
If you're going to the trouble of getting the triple-squares, just go and replace the return gasket where it exits the turbo. It's really easy to get to. Just make sure to get narrower (1/4") triple square ends. If you leave the car overnight, there may be no leakage at all. The feed line does require a crush washer, but is on top of the turbo and harder to get to (I wouldn't bother with it). Also, don't bother with the oil pan ends. You have to drain the oil to remove those (otherwise it will drain itself for you).
Even with the stealership price of $3, I just picked up 2 gaskets and a crush washer for the feed line. Remember, the gaskets on the in- and out- ends of the return line are slightly different; be sure to get the right part.
ChrisErdosi
New member
Im trying to find the right size sockets for the oil feed line banjo bolt and the bolt on the other side of the line.