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Old 09-07-2004, 11:36 PM
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just barely installed a homemade kit on my cousings car. it is dripping out oil from the open downpipe and out the compressor outlet. could this be caused by a bad seal? or perhaps a clogged return line? help!
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Old 09-08-2004, 12:39 AM
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If it comes out both sides then rather your return is too tight or oil can't flow down enough fast. I had the same prob when i started boosting.
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ok thanks! i kinda had a feeling it might be the return line because the nipple on the oil pan is a bit small.
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It could also be that your return line in crimped and the oil is not going down.
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Old 09-08-2004, 04:18 AM
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It could also be that your return line in crimped and the oil is not going down.
i'll check that too
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Oil return from the turbo to the oil pan should be 7/16" - 5/8"

-8an or -10an are good sizes to shoot for
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