I need to tap my oil pan
Anyone know somewhere I can get my oil pan tapped in Southern California? I have no means of welding it myself and to tell you the truth i don't know what fitting I need to use, nor where to put it. Any help will be appreciated.
|
Re:I need to tap my oil pan
to be honest. it's best to do that part last. Or atleast after the turbo is mounted and you can visually see where the drain needs to go.
with that said.. it doesnt require welding. you can use a flange style oil drain that has a gasket and two bolts/nuts securing it. |
Re:I need to tap my oil pan
is there a downside to using a flange style fitting?
where can I get one? Would I be better off getting someone to weld it? are you talking about something like this? https://vs01.tvsecure.com/~vs01037/orders/show46.html |
Re:I need to tap my oil pan
This is a Flange style fitting
http://turbocivic.net/images/oilflangepan2.jpg that goes here: http://turbocivic.net/images/oilflangepan4.jpg |
Re:I need to tap my oil pan
Or you can use something like D or E on this picture but with a bigger diameter
http://woodworker.com/images/ss/934-820.jpg Homedepot should have some big enough for an oil return line, brass fitting. If you decide to use something like this, make sure you only drill the whole just right so this type of fitting would work. And I would use JB weld around it to make sure it seals good. |
Re:I need to tap my oil pan
im using a fitting from home depot with just some thread sealer around it...no problems
|
Re:I need to tap my oil pan
Iv'e got the exact same fitting as DAVCIVIC, and I have no leakage whatsoever. I just drilled the holes out and then use a ---- load of RTV sealant. Just make sure you get the oil pan REALLY clean, otherwise all those metal shavings will ---- up yo engine.
|
Re:I need to tap my oil pan
where can i buy a flange style one?
|
Re:I need to tap my oil pan
I also used the home depot large (i think 3/4") fitting. I drilled the hole so it was perfect size, forced the fitting to thread itself in, the secured it with the 'nut' that comes off of a BX-style electrical connector. The threads were the exact same size and it works perfect. I Think I might have threw a little bit of blue silicon around the edges just for good measure... but leaks are non exisitant.
|
Re:I need to tap my oil pan
|
Re:I need to tap my oil pan
Originally Posted by Johnyquest
I also used the home depot large (i think 3/4") fitting. I drilled the hole so it was perfect size, forced the fitting to thread itself in, the secured it with the 'nut' that comes off of a BX-style electrical connector. The threads were the exact same size and it works perfect. I Think I might have threw a little bit of blue silicon around the edges just for good measure... but leaks are non exisitant.
|
Re:I need to tap my oil pan
This is how I was going to do it before I bought the Stealthmode oil line kit.
http://www.cse.uconn.edu/~yelevich/turbo/t4.jpg http://www.cse.uconn.edu/~yelevich/turbo/t9.jpg http://www.cse.uconn.edu/~yelevich/turbo/t8.jpg I found this info here http://www.cse.uconn.edu/~yelevich/turbo/turbo.html It's a good website with a lot of info on how to do this step by step. He used a 1/2 inch adapter. I would not go smaller than this. |
Re:I need to tap my oil pan
Originally Posted by davcivic
This is how I was going to do it before I bought the Stealthmode oil line kit.
[ |
Re:I need to tap my oil pan
|
Re:I need to tap my oil pan
Originally Posted by bambooseven
Originally Posted by davcivic
This is how I was going to do it before I bought the Stealthmode oil line kit.
[ |
Re:I need to tap my oil pan
i just welded a 1/2 black steel nipple in..
|
Re:I need to tap my oil pan
how did the frames in this thread get so fucked up?
|
Re:I need to tap my oil pan
http://www.mediagroup.ca/~erkl/shortyz/DSCN2268.jpg
used a 1/2 drill then a rat tail to file her down, threaded it in then welded it up. |
Re:I need to tap my oil pan
WTF did you guys do to this thread? :o
IMO, this fitting is too small:http://www.cse.uconn.edu/~yelevich/turbo/t4.jpg You might want to use a larger diameter for the nipple part. :-\ __________________ Best Car Insurance | Auto Protection Today | FREE Trade-In Quote |
Re:I need to tap my oil pan
yeah that thing is tiny. jesus
|
All times are GMT -5. The time now is 11:14 PM. |
© 2024 MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands