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Tyler Durdan · 12-13-2002, 12:14 AM

Is it possible to buy an oil relocation kit, and run the turbo oil lines off of that instead of tapping the oil pan?  In theory, could I run the turbo feed line straight from the relocation kit, return line to the oil cooler, and then back to the relocation kit?  A buddy at a local shop recommended this, but I don't know if it would be reliable, or a good approach.  Thanks in advance.

uiuc240 · 12-13-2002, 02:50 AM

The point of dumping the return oil back into the pan is to allow it to "de-foam" as it gets really bubbly from the spinning turbo (at least this is what I've read...as I can't see inside the motor).  I would say this is not the best thing to put through and oil cooler.  But you *can* tap off the sender for the supply line <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt='

'>  Only bummer with that is that it's on the opposite side of the motor.

Eric

Grumpy · 12-13-2002, 10:02 AM

The short answer is NO!!!!!!!

240racer · 12-13-2002, 11:15 AM

The oil needs to drain out of the turbo with gravity, so you won't be able to get it to flow through the oil cooler.  I drilled out and tapped my dipstick hole, so that's how I did it with out welding on the oil pan, but then you have to figure out another way to check your oil level :-)  

I agree with grumpy

Tyler Durdan · 12-13-2002, 11:56 AM

Well alright.  Thanks for the responses, and I'll pass on the kit.  I didn't think it would be a good way to do it, or else it would have been done a lot more.  Thanks again.

12-13-2002, 12:14 AM	#1
Tyler Durdan Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Don't mess with Texas Posts: 546 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Is it possible to buy an oil relocation kit, and run the turbo oil lines off of that instead of tapping the oil pan?  In theory, could I run the turbo feed line straight from the relocation kit, return line to the oil cooler, and then back to the relocation kit?  A buddy at a local shop recommended this, but I don't know if it would be reliable, or a good approach.  Thanks in advance. __________________ "Pure adrenaline attached to a license plate.  Isn't it time to experience one yourself?"                           -Dan Gurney Turbo for Sale

12-13-2002, 02:50 AM	#2
uiuc240 Nissanaholic! Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Naperville, IL Age: 46 Posts: 2,093 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	The point of dumping the return oil back into the pan is to allow it to "de-foam" as it gets really bubbly from the spinning turbo (at least this is what I've read...as I can't see inside the motor).  I would say this is not the best thing to put through and oil cooler.  But you can tap off the sender for the supply line <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=''>  Only bummer with that is that it's on the opposite side of the motor. Eric __________________ 2002 Mazda Protege5 1989 S13 w/SR20DET (sold)

12-13-2002, 10:02 AM	#3
Grumpy Zilvia Member Join Date: Oct 2001 Posts: 167 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	The short answer is NO!!!!!!! __________________ velocity.isfaster.com[br]www.mckinneymotorsports.com

12-13-2002, 11:15 AM	#4
240racer Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Minneapolis, MN Age: 46 Posts: 574 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	The oil needs to drain out of the turbo with gravity, so you won't be able to get it to flow through the oil cooler.  I drilled out and tapped my dipstick hole, so that's how I did it with out welding on the oil pan, but then you have to figure out another way to check your oil level :-)   I agree with grumpy __________________ Adam '89 coupe KA24DE+T 14.1 @ 104 MPH '88 Celica All-Trac turbo stock, but no more ecu codes!!

12-13-2002, 11:56 AM	#5
Tyler Durdan Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Don't mess with Texas Posts: 546 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Well alright.  Thanks for the responses, and I'll pass on the kit.  I didn't think it would be a good way to do it, or else it would have been done a lot more.  Thanks again. __________________ "Pure adrenaline attached to a license plate.  Isn't it time to experience one yourself?"                           -Dan Gurney Turbo for Sale