Need help about my oil feed line.
 

About two years ago my friend installed a oil pressure gauge in my car ( autometer ). Well he said since the line had a standard thread and the back of my old D15 block was metric that it was going to be cross threaded but it wouldn't leak cause he did the same on his del sol and hadn't had a problem. Not really knowing anything about cars back the time I didn't care. Well I blew my old D15 and installed my ZC but I'm not sure if it's cross threaded on the ZC block too even though I still have the same gauge. Here's the thing I'm affriad to take the oil pressure line out cause if it is cross threaded then I'm F***ed and if the threads are screwed up I'm stuck and won't be able to put it back in. I would just re-tap it but wouldn't that put/leave metal shavings inside the blck and that would be bad. I was just going to buy a oil filter block adapter but thats almost $100 extra that I really don't want to spend. So what should I do ? Can I still use the stock oil pressure sensor spot and re-tap it or what ? I could really use some help on this. Also I know this question has been asked 100 times so I'll make it 101 but what fittings and stuff exactly would I need to run the feed line in the stock location. Thanks

Re:Need help about my oil feed line.
 

Also the fitting itself on the turbo is a -4an fitting.. do I need any kind of adapter to run it from the T at the oil pressure sensor the way they show you in the FAQ section. I can buy pre-made 4ft of SS line for a very decent price with -4an fittings on both ends which is fine for the turbo side but what adapter will I need for the other end that goes to the T at the sensor cause I believe the size on the is 1/8 if I'm not mistaken. Thanks

Re:Need help about my oil feed line.
 

Anyone ?

Re:Need help about my oil feed line.
 

just take the sensor out. I doubt its crossthreaded. If it is just rig in some 1/8 with some ghettoness added like epoxy or jb weld. The stock sensor fitting is 1/8 british pipe standard.

Re:Need help about my oil feed line.
 

I'm guessing you have a line running from the block to a Tee where you have your autometer and stock sensor plugged in right? If so, just buy another Tee and a nipple connector. The line from block goes to the first tee, with one sensor on it, and a Nipple to the other Tee. Plug in your other sensor and feed line to the 2 extra ports.
Something like this http://thenew.gamesbbs.com/~turbosi/oil_sensors_640.JPG

Re:Need help about my oil feed line.
 

well u obviously have to pull it out. so do it

if its cross threaded just cross thread another nipple and jbweld it on ..

dont worry

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No the stock oil pressure sensor is no longer connected since their is no need for it. I know how low my oil is by looking at the PSI and my ZC is not VTec so the oil pressure sensor is not needed. My gauge just takes the place of the dummy light. Thanks though I'll figure out something.

Re:Need help about my oil feed line.
 

pull it out. If its cross threaded jbweld the sucker on. If its not, use an adapter and run a hose like that picture did.

Re:Need help about my oil feed line.
 

http://store.summitracing.com/defaul...h&part=prm-186

or you can buy this sandwhich which will allow you to run a line between your oil filter and block.

Re:Need help about my oil feed line.
 

go to this page and read up on the oil feed techniques...

http://thenew.gamesbbs.com/~turbosi/...d_install.html

yes yes.. I know Completed is spelt competed. but trust me, thats the right link.

Re:Need help about my oil feed line.
 

Good link crx88si, I don't know if I would want to do my oil drain the same way, but the rest is useful.

Re:Need help about my oil feed line.
 

no problem, we're all here to help each other and share. I have had a boring saturday afternoon so I search the net aimlessly.

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I was also reading in the FAQ (shortyz) and read about the differences of the an-3 and an-4 line. The guy claimed that the an-4 was producing too much pressure and the oil was getting past the turbo seals. Anyone know anything about it? Which one would you go with

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i know this is an old ass post but is that true about the line size? has anyone had that happen with the oil seals on the turbo?

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Go with -3an line. Some run -4an with no problem, seems most peeps run -3an line.