How Do I eliminate This Line? (50 trim install)

[Lordpaxin]

Hey Guys
Basically I need to know how to block off this line on the Main water Pipe. Since i dont need it anymore.

I already Blocked off the Banjo bolt location on the block using a NPT plug.

And would you recommend Running the Oil Feed Line to the back of the turbo or the front.
Thanx,

Adam

 

[IPT]

Put a bolt in the end of it and then clamp it down with a hose clamp.

That is the easiest. I have tried some rubber caps that they have at auto parts store, but they always seem to crack and leak after a couple of months. The bolt has lasted me for over two years now.

 

[alex]

No no no. There should be another outlet thing right below that one or next to it. Just recirculate it to that one.

 

[brute]

If it's ball-bearing you'll need a restrictor on your oil feed. In this case, have your oil feed come from the back of the turbo, because if you come from the front, the restrictor won't clear the manifold.

Other than that, I don't think it matters too much.

 

[prostreetdsmx1]

No no no. There should be another outlet thing right below that one or next to it. Just recirculate it to that one.

yahtzee

 

[99gst_racer]

1st Pic: Try running a hose where the green line is.

2nd Pic: And the second pic is on my car. This shows what it will look like......

 

[alex]

Put a bolt in the end of it and then clamp it down with a hose clamp.

That is the easiest. I have tried some rubber caps that they have at auto parts store, but they always seem to crack and leak after a couple of months. The bolt has lasted me for over two years now.

In a situation like this, you have pressure pushing out the bolt. I could understand if you would want to do that in a vaccuum hose to block off, but being that the coolant is going to be pushing against the bolt, its just another reason/chance for our DSMs to break down..............again.

Didn't mean to sound like an ass but there are better ways of doing it.

 

[blcknspo0ln]

Am I the only one that has the Tstat housing nipple routing to the oil filter housing? Also, I have used a rubber vacuum plug for the past 2 years now and no cracks or leaks

 

[cfisher]

I have the same turbo and you just loop that water line to the other one and get rid of the metal water lines.

 

[Lordpaxin]

WHAT?

SO I eliminate the Water Line that runs to the FIlter Housing? isnt it there for a reason?

 

[blcknspo0ln]

WHAT?

SO I eliminate the Water Line that runs to the FIlter Housing? isnt it there for a reason?

That's what I mean, I never figured out why people did that. the Tstat water line goes to the oil filter housing because it is water cooled. The water line attached to the block (which you eliminated) is the water feed line for stock/wet turbos. The line that goes to the waterpipe is the water return line. In essence, if you are running a dry turbo, block off the feed line and cap off the return line. There should be no reason why the tstat housing should be touched (well, I did, because I broke the line amidst my first turbo install, I just replaced it with 3/8" fuel line).

Any one else did it this way? I've been running this for two years now with no ill effects. My water temps are a consistent 196-198*

 

[cfisher]

1st Pic: Try running a hose where the green line is.

2nd Pic: And the second pic is on my car. This shows what it will look like......

This is exactly what I did. I removed the water lines that used to go to my t25 and just looped the line. Takes about 2 minutes. I'm not sure if this is what you are asking.

 

[Lordpaxin]

I definatly Agree.
Why removed a water line that was NOT used for the turbo in the beginning. doesnt seem smart.

its there for a reason.

I dont think ill be eliminating it.
I may RTV the hell out of a bigass bolt and jam it in there and clamp it off. shouldnt have a prob..

thanx

 

[99gst_racer]

WHAT?

SO I eliminate the Water Line that runs to the FIlter Housing? isnt it there for a reason?

My picture shows the two lines that go to the turbo's CHRA (the coolant feed and return). When you switch to a dry CHRA, all you have to do it either plug off those coolant lines or loop them together. This has zero affect on the oil filter housing and/or it's cooling lines.

 

[blcknspo0ln]

My picture shows the two lines that go to the turbo's CHRA (the coolant feed and return). When you switch to a dry CHRA, all you have to do it either plug off those coolant lines or loop them together. This has zero affect on the oil filter housing and/or it's cooling lines.

Paul, I think the recent confusion (or at least on my part) is that your picture should be turned 90* to make sense! Once you look at it that way, you can definitely see that it is the two water lines for the turbo. When looking at it the way you have it, it almost looks like it's from the Tstat housing.

 

[ITSME4G63]

yeah you hsould loop the water ffed & drain , if you want to eliminate , youd have to get both ends brazed or welded up.

 

[99gst_racer]

Paul, I think the recent confusion (or at least on my part) is that your picture should be turned 90* to make sense! Once you look at it that way, you can definitely see that it is the two water lines for the turbo. When looking at it the way you have it, it almost looks like it's from the Tstat housing.

Yes, the picture is turned 90*. I was hoping that would not cause confusion.

PS - Why do you have it showing a water line connected to an oil line coming from the block?

Still confused?

 

[Lordpaxin]

No,

The stock feed line is GONE, eliminated. blocked off with a NPT plug. because the turbo would not fit with the stock banjo in place.

i have 2 lines remaining. the stock return line, and the line to the filter housing.

I cant run the feed and return together, the feed is not there.

so I have the return dangling, that is the issue.

 

[ITSME4G63]

No,

The stock feed line is GONE, eliminated. blocked off with a NPT plug. because the turbo would not fit with the stock banjo in place.

i have 2 lines remaining. the stock return line, and the line to the filter housing.

I cant run the feed and return together, the feed is not there.

so I have the return dangling, that is the issue.

ok then connect the two water lines, thats what I meant. If one of them has a banjo ending, cut it off and use a piece of hose to rooute them together.

 

[cxx]

You can use a non turbo thermostat housing and water pump pipe. I did it on a car with the stock oil cooler, I'm not sure whether this will work on cars without oil cooler.

 

[blcknspo0ln]

Haha, sorry I messed up the description, it is for the water feed line from the block.

paxin - I think we're all making this more complicated than it needs to be. Since you eliminated the feed line, just plug up the water return line on the water pipe with a big vacuum cap or which ever method you prefer. I think the big deliberation here is whether or not to touch the tstat line (which you shouldn't). The Tstat line should be connected (if you still have the hard line) to a hardline to the oil filter. I ended up eliminating the hardline and replacing it with 3.5' of 3/8" fuel line and some hose clamps.

hope that helps.

 

[99gst_racer]

No,

The stock feed line is GONE, eliminated. blocked off with a NPT plug. because the turbo would not fit with the stock banjo in place.

i have 2 lines remaining. the stock return line, and the line to the filter housing.

I cant run the feed and return together, the feed is not there.

so I have the return dangling, that is the issue.

In that case, all you have to do is seal that one line. Go ahead with your idea of the bolt covered in Permatex.

 

[alex]

So many ideas going around here, hard to keep track and follow you guys. I feel bad for you Lordpaxin.

 

[Lordpaxin]

good

Thats kinda what i had in mind. Thanx for the replies

im just gonna throw a bolt in it and clamp it.


My projects take SO LONG