Oil leak

[mouzzer]

Hello again everyone,

Well for those of you who responded to my last post thank you. I got a new turbo and after some modifications to the exhaust housing i got everything in. The last problem now is I am leaking oil from the Oil Feed line that connects to the top of the turbo ( steel braid line ). The reason I am leaking oil is more than most likely because i forgot to tighten it. Yes I know. I am an idiot.

What I am wondering is if there is an easy way to tighten that bolt without having to remove the headers and all the other shit. Any suggestions would be great.

Thanks again for all the help. Couldn't have gotten everything working without you guys.
I can also post some pics if necessary.

 

[CameronF]

(92 eagle talon tsi awd) it looks like i have a leak at the oil feed line and I am unsure of what exactly the problem is or where to go from here. Can anyone help me out?

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I don't know if this pic will help at all.

 

[xi Talon ix]

its most likely the copper crush washers. take the bolt out and take the washers to a hardware store and pick up a couple new ones. should fix your problem.

 

[kspharris]

2nd that...that was my thoughts exactly

 

[CameronF]

When i put that bolt back in how tight do i tighten it?

 

[xi Talon ix]

well you dont want to break it off but done want it too lose. just snug it up first then give it a little more.

 

[RallyEclipse98]

A small ratcheting wrench would work best. It's the best thing since sliced bread!

 

[GSpikeX]

I had the same problem and just ended up taking it to a mechanic and he handled it out didnt sound hard it was just more time consuming because he took out the lines and put some thread sealer on them now I no longer have a leak. As far as my setup I dont believe he had to move much.. also I checked your mods and you said you are running headers in a turbo car......?update it when you get a chance so people can help you out a little more.

 

[RallyEclipse98]

Have you tried a ratchet wrench? The kind that are like regular wrenches, but they have a plastic ratcheting piece that saves the day. And when you put it back on, use some teflon tape to seal it well. A pic would be idea though.

 

[Defiant]

Teflon tape is for toilets. Use automotive sealants on engines, and especially on turbochargers. You do not want a piece of that Teflon snot finding its way to the turbo bearing.