Saab T3 Supply Oil Fitting
#1
Saab T3 Supply Oil Fitting
I picked up a T3 from an 84 Saab 900 today. I started looking it over and it is in overall good shape, may need a rebuild but I am not going to right now. My question is, the oil supply fitting on this turbo is strange. What kind of fitting is everyone using for this turbo. Here is a picture of the fitting.
The oil is from the valve cover gasket. The whole engine bay was coated.
Any help will be much appriciated.
Thanks
Nick
The oil is from the valve cover gasket. The whole engine bay was coated.
Any help will be much appriciated.
Thanks
Nick
#2
Re:Saab T3 Supply Oil Fitting
I also have a Saab T3 and the center hole of that is threaded, so you don't need the flange. It should be 1/8 BSPT, which is British Standard Pipe Tapered. You can get an adapter from 1/8 NPT to 1/8 BSPT at www.mcmaster.com . Its only $3.29 If I remember correctly. I just used one on my block as well.
part number is 4860K141 I just looked it up.
part number is 4860K141 I just looked it up.
#7
Re:Saab T3 Supply Oil Fitting
I think i am just going to tap it, there is plenty of material around it. Shouldn't be a problem. I want to thank all of you for your help.
Her is a closeup of the oil feed. Sorry about the focus, my camera was haveing a problem shooting macro.
-Nick
Her is a closeup of the oil feed. Sorry about the focus, my camera was haveing a problem shooting macro.
-Nick
#9
Re:Saab T3 Supply Oil Fitting
I have the same turbo as well and it's definately threaded for the top oil line. The bottom isn't though. I'd get a 1/8th bspt tap and run it through it. It's probably caked with crud so you can't see the threads. IF it isn't I'd just tap it anyway.