Turbo oil return line

[IanT]

I am referencing this thread http://www.dsmtuners.com/threads/another-oil-return-leak.366584/
Sense I can't post there and have questions cause I am going through the same process right now.
I ordered the gasket and crush washers from mitsu today.
My questions are
What is the torque spec on the bolts?
I know there is a loctite product out there that is a thread sealer and is not the Teflon grease it's made for sealing bolts not pipe fittings.
I would like to double up on sealing the bolts sense this seams to be the biggest prob about this job

 

[19Eclipse90]

What car?

A 1G (or any MHI turbo, 13g, 14b, 16g, etc.) torque specs are 6-7 ft.-lbs for all OEM oil return line bolts. A 2G (only with the T25) is 6-7 ft.-lbs. at the pan and 16 ft.-lbs. at the turbo.

I've always used Permatex thread sealant.

 

[IanT]

2g 16g turbo at the pan side..

 

[19Eclipse90]

So your torque spec is 6-7 ft.-lbs.

 

[92AWDHX40]

I use the washers too.

 

[IanT]

Thank you wiseman..!
What permatex do you use? A thread lock like blue loctite?

 

[19Eclipse90]

Permatex High Performance Thread Sealant

 

[IanT]

And thanks again.. Got plenty of that at work!

 

[IanT]

Factory gasket factory washers permatex gasket sealer on both sides of the gasket loctite tread sealer in the bolts torqued down to 7lbs... And allowed to dry over night

LEAKING!

 

[19Eclipse90]

How clean were the gasket surfaces? Typically the return line is okay or is easily cleaned; the pan is another story. I've gotten to the point I take a wire wheel to the pan gasket surface and use a thin layer of high-temp, oil resistant RTV only for a gasket. Still utilize thread sealant and crush washers.

 

[IanT]

Both surfaces were cleaned with brake clean, Scotch-Brite and perfectly dry no oil..
Up next the ultimate sin Ford RTV sealer only

 

[92AWDHX40]

Ive used many kinds the permatex does good an I like the right stuff, good stuff there.

 

[IanT]

Round two! Let's see if it works out.. I used this rtv on all kinds if stuff when I was a ford tech.. It's the berries! It drys like rubber
(hopefully talking good about it will ensure a good seal)

 

[synthetek]

Did you try it without RTV? I always use new bolts, washers and gasket and nothing else and have never had a leak.

 

[IanT]

Round two unsuccessful..
Let run in the driveway for 10min no leak.. Took a 10min ride returned to it leaking
Wondering if there may be a prob with the turbo? To much pressurepushing trough the return line?

 

[19Eclipse90]

Or the PCV system, too much pressure in the crankcase. Sorry I really don't have any more suggestions. I hope you get it figured out.

 

[IanT]

Humm... Good idea.. It idle high today 2g.. But even with a open breather on the valve cover?

 

[thirsty]

G'day Try three bond sealant, I use it on my rally VR4. No leaks.
Cheers
Ross

 

[IanT]

Scuffed with 80 grit to give a good bond and cleaded with acetone let's see how it goes

 

[IanT]

Ok I may have found my prob.. Just went down And put oil I it.. Leaking right away.. There is a small in dent on the pan on the top right see of the flange area that it seems to be the cause of the issue...

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Is this the way the pan is or not?

 

[Golfer]

Did you get this leak fixed?

 

[IanT]

Yes.. The spot in the pic about seemed to be the prob.. I put a jerry rig fix on it..
But sold the car last week