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adscan
04-10-2011, 12:27
i noticed that the oil feed pipe where it goes into the turbo seems to have a puddle of oil around it. it is not dripping onto anything below just seems wet.
any suggestions? should i replace the oil feed pipe or could it be the fitting?

here are some pics

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v38/adscan/IMG_2987.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v38/adscan/IMG_2986.jpg

SCHWARTZ
04-10-2011, 12:32
I wouldn't worry too much about it. First things first take it out clean it up and fit it back together and see if you can see where its coming from.

modfather
04-10-2011, 12:34
could you use ptfe tape

adscan
04-10-2011, 12:45
As I said..it does not appear to be leaking just wet. If I remove the union will it piss oil everywhere?

James5
04-10-2011, 13:25
As I said..it does not appear to be leaking just wet. If I remove the union will it piss oil everywhere?

It won't piss everywhere but it will dribble for a bit copper washer and maybe some ptfe tape and job done

adscan
04-10-2011, 14:22
I will try some ptfe tape. Hopefully that should sort it.
Cheers for advice.

andybond
04-10-2011, 19:40
PTFE not melt under the high temps ?

Wallace
04-10-2011, 21:13
I had a pig of time with mine leaking and causing smoke - If doing the above doesn't work and you want to sort it......try Copper High temp sealant/silicone, worked for me:D

http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_storeId_10001_catalogId_10151_productId_17 3139_langId_-1_categoryId_255217

Wallace
04-10-2011, 21:15
PTFE not melt under the high temps ?

Didn't work on mine, perished straight away, but the ptfe i used was only cheap ****e!!

adscan
05-10-2011, 15:55
I had a pig of time with mine leaking and causing smoke - If doing the above doesn't work and you want to sort it......try Copper High temp sealant/silicone, worked for me:D

http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_storeId_10001_catalogId_10151_productId_17 3139_langId_-1_categoryId_255217

how does it work? is it a case of smearing some compound around the threads on the union then just screw it back into the turbo?