snapped a bolt on my return line need help

[95 tsi awd]

i was working on my car today and for some reason i took off my return line on my 14b and when i put the bolts back in i snapped one of the bolts in the turbo. i put the other bolt in andleft it. can i run the car with just the one return line bolt in it? will it leak oil?

 

[rich3389]

The return line has no pressure, so you can try louding up the gasket with grey RTV and bolting it up, it may work.

 

[95 tsi awd]

it only has one bolt holding it on tho.whats rtv?

 

[rich3389]

You can get RTV at any auto parts store, like advanced auto or autozone. It comes in a tube and you squeeze it out it dries like rubber kinda. I like Ultra grey RTV its what many car manufacturers use OEM. If it was me I would try the grey rtv and bolt it up with the 1 bolt, as i said there isnt to much pressure in the return line as its gravity fed.

 

[DarthBulk]

RTV is Silicone gasket sealant. There are a lot of kinds, like red, blue, ultra gray, black, etc. Just look at any auto parts store.

I would use an easy-out and get that broken bolt out of your turbo. Even though the oil return line isn't pressurized, it needs to have a good seal or oil will leak. It always finds a way.

 

[Turbo Talon 111]

I agree with trying to get the bolt out. It may work without for a short time but why not just fix it so that you won't have to worry about it any more?

 

[95 tsi awd]

my cars not running right now and i need to have it running by friday and on the road so i cant drill and tap it i dont have the time