Turbo oil return

[1G90AWDTsi]

my buddy's turbo is leaking oil past the oil-return line on his 93 gsx, is that an easy fix and how?

THANKS

 

[wt71gas]

You can try new gaskets at about $3 x 2 gaskets or you could step up to the billet return fittings and pushlock style hose. Gaskets would be cheaper but it depends on the problem

 

[telnut]

Either the gaskets are leaking or the return tube is leaking. They are easily replaced from underneath the car. THis is a common problem, especially if the exhaust down pipe is not secured to engine. On 1g there should be a bracket that holds it to engine, this is commonly removed when some one puts a different exhaust on it. If it has been removed have the exhaust shop weld up new brackets and it should stop this from happening

Telnut

 

[1G90AWDTsi]

Thanks guys, I was expecting worse, so that's great news!

 

[TexasCrankwalkr]

be careful when removing the oil return line also... they are pretty easy to bend.

 

[Defiant]

And crush washers under the sump flange bolt heads are a must. DO NOT OVER-TIGHTEN.

 

[Mexirican007]

I recommend Replacing the lines with Steel braided ones and replace the washers. Like said above be careful take your time. Do not make a hour job into 6 hours of runnung around looking for parts.