New here -- Got a small leak! Help!
03-19-14, 10:55 AM
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New here -- Got a small leak! Help!
Hey guys, first post. I have my 93 SC300 w/ 2JZGTE swap and it runs smooth. I'm looking forward to joining the community here.
But I have a small leak and it should be an easy fix. And its coming from the brass fitting right there that connects to the turbo. Does it simply need to be tightened down? If so, my question is do I need to drain the oil before removing the line? Or can I remove the line without draining the oil?
Heres a zoomed out shot of what I'm talking about.
But I have a small leak and it should be an easy fix. And its coming from the brass fitting right there that connects to the turbo. Does it simply need to be tightened down? If so, my question is do I need to drain the oil before removing the line? Or can I remove the line without draining the oil?
Heres a zoomed out shot of what I'm talking about.
03-19-14, 12:10 PM
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you don't need to drain the oil, that line should not be under pressure with the engine off; Any residual pressure from running will be immediately released through the turbo into the drain.
you will probably dribble a little oil everywhere from what's left. A can of brake cleaner and a rag will take care of that.
oh, and be careful if you didn't perform the swap, there may be a little restrictor in there somewhere.
In my opinion, though, that set up looks weird; an adapter, another adapter, then a fitting. I may be wrong, though,.
you will probably dribble a little oil everywhere from what's left. A can of brake cleaner and a rag will take care of that.
oh, and be careful if you didn't perform the swap, there may be a little restrictor in there somewhere.
In my opinion, though, that set up looks weird; an adapter, another adapter, then a fitting. I may be wrong, though,.
03-19-14, 12:16 PM
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Yea, just like Ben explained. There shouldn't be any pressure from that turbo feed with the engine off. You can try to tighten it but don't overdue it. If that doesn't work out, get a 90* elbow fitting, I know a good place in Ontario in the IE that makes aircraft fittings, if you want there number lemme know.
And welcome to the CL.
Yea, just like Ben explained. There shouldn't be any pressure from that turbo feed with the engine off. You can try to tighten it but don't overdue it. If that doesn't work out, get a 90* elbow fitting, I know a good place in Ontario in the IE that makes aircraft fittings, if you want there number lemme know.
And welcome to the CL.
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IMO, I would reroute the whole line and put the feed (main oil line) on the other side of the turbo and do away with the 45/90 degree or so fitting. I had a small leak on mine as well, and after retighening it, it stopped for a bit, then started back. I bought another new fitting and applied high heat black OEM Toyota silicone around the edges and threads to assure that oil doesn't leak again. So far no problems. My solution might have been a temporary fix, but it hasn't leaked in over six months.
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you don't need to drain the oil, that line should not be under pressure with the engine off; Any residual pressure from running will be immediately released through the turbo into the drain.
you will probably dribble a little oil everywhere from what's left. A can of brake cleaner and a rag will take care of that.
oh, and be careful if you didn't perform the swap, there may be a little restrictor in there somewhere.
In my opinion, though, that set up looks weird; an adapter, another adapter, then a fitting. I may be wrong, though,.
you will probably dribble a little oil everywhere from what's left. A can of brake cleaner and a rag will take care of that.
oh, and be careful if you didn't perform the swap, there may be a little restrictor in there somewhere.
In my opinion, though, that set up looks weird; an adapter, another adapter, then a fitting. I may be wrong, though,.
Nice single in the GTE, where in Cali are you from?
Yea, just like Ben explained. There shouldn't be any pressure from that turbo feed with the engine off. You can try to tighten it but don't overdue it. If that doesn't work out, get a 90* elbow fitting, I know a good place in Ontario in the IE that makes aircraft fittings, if you want there number lemme know.
And welcome to the CL.
Yea, just like Ben explained. There shouldn't be any pressure from that turbo feed with the engine off. You can try to tighten it but don't overdue it. If that doesn't work out, get a 90* elbow fitting, I know a good place in Ontario in the IE that makes aircraft fittings, if you want there number lemme know.
And welcome to the CL.
IMO, I would reroute the whole line and put the feed (main oil line) on the other side of the turbo and do away with the 45/90 degree or so fitting. I had a small leak on mine as well, and after retighening it, it stopped for a bit, then started back. I bought another new fitting and applied high heat black OEM Toyota silicone around the edges and threads to assure that oil doesn't leak again. So far no problems. My solution might have been a temporary fix, but it hasn't leaked in over six months.
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Whats the cost for the silicone? I'll stop by after school.
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