Kaan W Posted January 9, 2013 Author Share Posted January 9, 2013 Bit hard to say, it wont fit as it is but you might be able to clock the exhaust housing into a different position to give it some clearance. Ok thanks i'll check it out and let you know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaan W Posted January 9, 2013 Author Share Posted January 9, 2013 That seems in a very tight place. Iv got one of Paul's kits to install as mine is leaky too but my oil return is underneath and seems much more accessable and only dribbles very slowly down onto the front subframe Yeah it is very tight I would have to take the whole lot off to change it over. I might not bother with the lower fitting but just try and get a decent fitting up top. i wouldnt bother if it was dripping on the subframe but as its going straight on to the manifold.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guigsy Posted January 9, 2013 Share Posted January 9, 2013 Yeah. You definitely don't want a fire! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Budz86 Posted January 9, 2013 Share Posted January 9, 2013 Other option might be to weld an extension to the pipe on the block so it clears everything, then it's easier to get to in future. Still means quite a bit of work, but you'd only have to do it once Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaan W Posted January 9, 2013 Author Share Posted January 9, 2013 Other option might be to weld an extension to the pipe on the block so it clears everything, then it's easier to get to in future. Still means quite a bit of work, but you'd only have to do it once Yeah thats might be an idea actually thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted January 10, 2013 Share Posted January 10, 2013 I'd rip it off and start again, you need a hard pipe drain that close to the manifold headers. Will need careful fabrication with thought as to assembly and dismantling. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaan W Posted January 10, 2013 Author Share Posted January 10, 2013 (edited) I'd rip it off and start again, you need a hard pipe drain that close to the manifold headers. Will need careful fabrication with thought as to assembly and dismantling. Ive just bought an adaptor plate for the turbo to take a an10 30' fitting that brings it further away from the headers. Also got some goodridge 2000'C heat sleeving to go over the hose and will be wrapping the entire headers in fire retardent tape. As for the bottom fitting on the sump I will need to find a fitting that clears the power steering bolt. Edited January 10, 2013 by Kaan W (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted January 10, 2013 Share Posted January 10, 2013 What's the turbo kit? Looks familiar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaan W Posted January 10, 2013 Author Share Posted January 10, 2013 Im not too sure as I bought the car with the work already done but its a garrett gt35? It was done at whifbitz a couple of years ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Whiffin Posted January 10, 2013 Share Posted January 10, 2013 Im not too sure as I bought the car with the work already done but its a garrett gt35? It was done at whifbitz a couple of years ago. Doubt it, we wouldn't have made an oil drain like that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bailey. Posted January 10, 2013 Share Posted January 10, 2013 Doubt it, we wouldn't have made an oil drain like that. I was going to say, it looks a little rough. If my car had those pipes on I would have the turbo off and renew, nothing like a little refresh!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaan W Posted January 10, 2013 Author Share Posted January 10, 2013 Doubt it, we wouldn't have made an oil drain like that. Tbh im not too sure either Paul as thats just what I was told by the previous owner, however it is not acceptable and needs replacing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guigsy Posted January 10, 2013 Share Posted January 10, 2013 My feeds on my 35r are different. One top one bottom. Yours seem very close to eachother Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaan W Posted January 10, 2013 Author Share Posted January 10, 2013 My feeds on my 35r are different. One top one bottom. Yours seem very close to eachother Is yours water cooled? I have top oil feed, bottom oil drain (the leaky one). Driver side is water feed and passenger side is water return. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian C Posted January 10, 2013 Share Posted January 10, 2013 GT35R on a Boostlogic manifold, fits nicely without draping over exhaust runners: Without a wider pic it's hard to see why yours is so convoluted Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaan W Posted January 10, 2013 Author Share Posted January 10, 2013 GT35R on a Boostlogic manifold, fits nicely without draping over exhaust runners: Without a wider pic it's hard to see why yours is so convoluted This is an old pic but a bit better - Theres lots of room from the turbo to manifold just not alot where the oil return comes out. If I clock it the other way then the water feed will touch the flange. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian C Posted January 10, 2013 Share Posted January 10, 2013 Some more pics when I fitted the water cooled DBB turbo, they might help: You can see almost all the fittings used, what you can't see is the oil drain flange on the underside of the turbo and a 45deg fitting that comes away from it pointing at the suspension turret. The red 45deg fitting screws onto that. Some water line fitting. Function over form The fuel hoses are being used to run the wastegate's boost reference. You can just about see the edge of the oil drain flange and 45deg fitting in this one, plus a bit more water stuff. You can get all these bits from Aeroquip or Earls and delivered next day if you're desperate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaan W Posted January 10, 2013 Author Share Posted January 10, 2013 Thanks, thats pretty much in the same position as mine at the moment but its just the wrong fitting was used on the turbo oil return. While im at it im gunno be replacing the bottom fitting of the oil return that connects to the pan as thats just jubilee clipped. Is yours a male flange adaptor its hard to see from that pic? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian C Posted January 10, 2013 Share Posted January 10, 2013 Your turbo looks the same, a GT35R. The compressor housing is clocked to the same place so I don't see why you couldn't fit the exact same setup I've got - despite the compressor outlet going in a completely different direction I don't think it'd intrude. I wouldn't like to say how well that oil drain setup works with a couple of tight bends and a high temperature Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian C Posted January 10, 2013 Share Posted January 10, 2013 Thanks, thats pretty much in the same position as mine at the moment but its just the wrong fitting was used on the turbo oil return. While im at it im gunno be replacing the bottom fitting of the oil return that connects to the pan as thats just jubilee clipped. Is yours a male flange adaptor its hard to see from that pic? Female - is this a better photo? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian C Posted January 10, 2013 Share Posted January 10, 2013 Just seen your other thread re this fitting, I think someone's put your steering rack nut and bolt the wrong way up, that's causing your clearance issues... The nut should be on the underside, just turn it over. I certainly wouldn't bodge around another bodge by putting a 90deg fitting at this point, it's a gravity drain system, you need easy corners. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaan W Posted January 10, 2013 Author Share Posted January 10, 2013 YES! Thats exactly the part ive been looking for in 3 different threads today lol, where can I get one from mate? I think I might use a 90 degree blue NPT to AN connector so it comes straight up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaan W Posted January 10, 2013 Author Share Posted January 10, 2013 Just seen your other thread re this fitting, I think someone's put your steering rack nut and bolt the wrong way up, that's causing your clearance issues... The nut should be on the underside, just turn it over. I certainly wouldn't bodge around another bodge by putting a 90deg fitting at this point, it's a gravity drain system, you need easy corners. Ah got ya! BTW that wernt my sterring rack thats from another forum I just thought this is the way they were all set up Ok cool so all I need is the 45degree connector and a female an10 adaptor... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian C Posted January 10, 2013 Share Posted January 10, 2013 That collection of fittings and hose came with the Boostlogic turbo kit, but they are available from companies like Aeroquip, Earls, and Goodridge. I don't know nor have a record of any of the sizes/lengths/fitting names. My PDF catalogues from them are from 2004 as that's when I did the install and last had to mess about with these things, so they probably aren't too relevant now. I'm afraid you're going to have to dig around on their websites and use the mk1 eyeball to see what matches - - - Updated - - - Ah got ya! BTW that wernt my sterring rack thats from another forum I just thought this is the way they were all set up Well for all I know someone put MY nut and bolt on upside down then Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaan W Posted January 10, 2013 Author Share Posted January 10, 2013 That collection of fittings and hose came with the Boostlogic turbo kit, but they are available from companies like Aeroquip, Earls, and Goodridge. I don't know nor have a record of any of the sizes/lengths/fitting names. My PDF catalogues from them are from 2004 as that's when I did the install and last had to mess about with these things, so they probably aren't too relevant now. I'm afraid you're going to have to dig around on their websites and use the mk1 eyeball to see what matches Ive found the appropriate parts but there in Taiwan, Japan etc and take a few weeks to come. ive got a mapping session in less than 2 weeks. I might have to just make do putting an extra jubilee clip round and pray it dont pop off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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