oil feed problem... help asap
 

i tried using some crappy ass steal braided line for an icemaker as my oil feed... i finished the whole setup and took it around the block n it was fine.. no leaks no nothing. tried to drive to the store n i got half way there then poof! smoke everywhere even in my car! i popped the hood and noticed the oilfeed line i used just popped off the "stock oil feed fitting"... i used the stock fitting and shovved the line over the fitting and used like 3 clamps but the line kinda melted? so i got a "continuer" fitting and put a "real" steal braided line on the turbo cuz im assuming it gets like hella hot or something n thats what caused it then put the "ice maker" line on the "continuer" piece and it seems to be holding but i haven't drove real far cuz i dont wanna get stuck anywhere....

anyone have any suggestions what i can use as an oil feed line so i wont have any problems at all with it? i need to kno asap cuz i need to drive my car

Re:oil feed problem... help asap
 

Three Options that immediately pop into my head.

1. Get real Steel Braided line with AN fittings.. You know stuff meant for petroleum products.. (most expensive, very reliable, looks clean)
2. Use NAPA High Temp hose with worm gear clamps (I have a friend that used this for over a year with no problems)
3. Custom bent Hard line (Umm. Whitey and Quadnie do it.. Fairly inexpensive and reliable if done right)

Re:oil feed problem... help asap
 

no that oil line works great i been using it for 3weeks now no problem. make sure its the right fitings

Re:oil feed problem... help asap
 

well what size fitting should i got for a saab t3 turbo with that weird circular t3 flange. it has the threading for the oil fitting but i dont kno what size it is? 1/8th? ill jus go get proper steal braided lines made to withstand oil and high pressure but just need to kno the fitting size... i already kno the one off the block is 1/8th help me out plzzzzz k thx