Turbo Oil Drain Tube ?????

BUCK2 · 06-24-2008, 07:37 PM

When I installed my new turbo I had to bend the oil drain tube a little to make it clear and fit. It is about 1/2 the diameter that it used to be. I did this before reading the directions again and adjusting the outer compressor housing to make it fit!

Will this hurt anything or should I get a new one and readjust the outer compressor housing so it will fit better?

Thanks

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**04cumminsram** · 06-24-2008, 07:38 PM

dont feel bad i had to do the same thing...and mine runs fine no problems

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BUCK2 · 06-24-2008, 07:40 PM

I was jsut concerned maybe the oil will not come out of the turbo quick enough and it would cause the seals in the turbo to go bad, but I have no issues yet.

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**04cumminsram** · 06-24-2008, 07:42 PM

i had to cut my rubber piece off the drain pipe and yea lets just say at dodge its 45 bucks for 4 inches of rubber but i went down to the mack garage and got the same piece for 20 bucks

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Bomaster238 · 06-25-2008, 08:38 PM

yea not that much oil is going into the turbo in the forst place. sad to say but i think the turbo is the last thing oiled as the oil goes through the engine. someone correct me if im wrong here tho. but the return line is much bigger than the input line anyway. but i did the same thing before i realized i could turn the compressor housing

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**Diesel Dummy** · 06-26-2008, 08:48 AM

i did the same thing to mine and broke the flange but wont do it again now, billet flange and braided hose!!!!

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Ghost Rider · 06-27-2008, 12:02 PM

I just did mine, it's bent in 4 places!!! Wish I know about the housing adjustment. I didn't receive any instructions, so I can claim simple stupidity........
By the way, does anyone sell a s/s braided line for this very thing? You can't use regular hose anyway, correct?

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PS62/12, DDP4's, ATS 3pc.

Dual K20s · 06-27-2008, 12:28 PM

Always wondered about this Source Automotive Light Truck Diesel Performance - Flexible Turbo Oil Drain

Regular hose won't like the heat but anything that won't melt should be fine

And you need to make sure that the center section is clocked so the feed is as directly above the drain as possible for optimal turbo life

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98 Dodge 2500 Motor: 12 valve, BD exhaust brake, 4" turbo back exhaust, BHAF, KDP tabbed, 4K GSK, O-ringed head, .020 over HG, Modified AFC, DDP Stage 3 injectors, DDP DVs, 17.5* timing, 16cm^2 ex. housing Drivetrain: 5-speed 4x4 w/ SB clutch (13" OFE 450Hp)

06-24-2008, 07:37 PM	#1 (permalink)
BUCK2 Cummins Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Dallas , TX Posts: 142 BUCK2's Truck Pics	Turbo Oil Drain Tube ????? When I installed my new turbo I had to bend the oil drain tube a little to make it clear and fit. It is about 1/2 the diameter that it used to be. I did this before reading the directions again and adjusting the outer compressor housing to make it fit! Will this hurt anything or should I get a new one and readjust the outer compressor housing so it will fit better? Thanks __________________ 95 Cummins 5spd, 4 inch dual exhaust, Amsoil filter BHAF, 90 horse injectors, #5 Fuel plate full forward. Modified AFC, HTT 62/71/13 installed 05/06/08. Tapped the KDP from the front !!

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06-24-2008, 07:38 PM	#2 (permalink)
04cumminsram Pa Chapter President Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Blairsville, PA Posts: 1,050 04cumminsram's Truck Pics	dont feel bad i had to do the same thing...and mine runs fine no problems __________________ 04 305/555- new build in the works... Special thanks to Coaltrain Diesel Performance(734-673-4867), and Keystone Diesel(412-582-0533)... PA events: http://www.cumminsforum.com/forum/pennsylvania/

06-24-2008, 07:40 PM	#3 (permalink)
BUCK2 Cummins Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Dallas , TX Posts: 142 BUCK2's Truck Pics	I was jsut concerned maybe the oil will not come out of the turbo quick enough and it would cause the seals in the turbo to go bad, but I have no issues yet. __________________ 95 Cummins 5spd, 4 inch dual exhaust, Amsoil filter BHAF, 90 horse injectors, #5 Fuel plate full forward. Modified AFC, HTT 62/71/13 installed 05/06/08. Tapped the KDP from the front !!

06-24-2008, 07:42 PM	#4 (permalink)
04cumminsram Pa Chapter President Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Blairsville, PA Posts: 1,050 04cumminsram's Truck Pics	i had to cut my rubber piece off the drain pipe and yea lets just say at dodge its 45 bucks for 4 inches of rubber but i went down to the mack garage and got the same piece for 20 bucks __________________ 04 305/555- new build in the works... Special thanks to Coaltrain Diesel Performance(734-673-4867), and Keystone Diesel(412-582-0533)... PA events: http://www.cumminsforum.com/forum/pennsylvania/

06-25-2008, 08:38 PM	#5 (permalink)
Bomaster238 Diesel Freak Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Mendham, NJ Posts: 873 Bomaster238's Truck Pics	yea not that much oil is going into the turbo in the forst place. sad to say but i think the turbo is the last thing oiled as the oil goes through the engine. someone correct me if im wrong here tho. but the return line is much bigger than the input line anyway. but i did the same thing before i realized i could turn the compressor housing __________________ 94 12valve 5 speed. custom 5" single stack,AFE intake,Holset H1E, bosch 370s, TST #6, Schied Diesel DVs, HD valve springs, A-meter Pyro and boost, boost elbow, KPD killed,16.5*, 550hp clutch on the way, leveling kit

06-26-2008, 08:48 AM	#6 (permalink)
Diesel Dummy Upstate Diesel Performance Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Central NY in the woods!! Posts: 1,036 Diesel Dummy's Truck Pics	i did the same thing to mine and broke the flange but wont do it again now, billet flange and braided hose!!!! __________________ If you need it we sell it! if you think you need it, we sell it! Even if you don't think you need it, but want it, we sell it! Thats it. Upstate Bombers Site

06-27-2008, 12:02 PM	#7 (permalink)
Ghost Rider Cummins Fan Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Middle TN Posts: 59 Ghost Rider's Truck Pics	I just did mine, it's bent in 4 places!!! Wish I know about the housing adjustment. I didn't receive any instructions, so I can claim simple stupidity........ By the way, does anyone sell a s/s braided line for this very thing? You can't use regular hose anyway, correct? __________________ 97 2500 4X4 C/C Goerend Tranny, gauges, 4" MBRP, AFE Pro-Guard7, 10 plate, 3k GSK, 16* timing, KDP killed, Carli Susp., XD, Nitto mud 35's, ATS Arc-Flow Dyno'd 304hp 740tq PS62/12, DDP4's, ATS 3pc.

06-27-2008, 12:28 PM	#8 (permalink)
Dual K20s Tech Specialist Join Date: May 2007 Location: Ferndale CA/San Luis Obispo CA Posts: 1,229 Dual K20s's Truck Pics	Always wondered about this Source Automotive Light Truck Diesel Performance - Flexible Turbo Oil Drain Regular hose won't like the heat but anything that won't melt should be fine And you need to make sure that the center section is clocked so the feed is as directly above the drain as possible for optimal turbo life __________________ 98 Dodge 2500 Motor: 12 valve, BD exhaust brake, 4" turbo back exhaust, BHAF, KDP tabbed, 4K GSK, O-ringed head, .020 over HG, Modified AFC, DDP Stage 3 injectors, DDP DVs, 17.5* timing, 16cm^2 ex. housing Drivetrain: 5-speed 4x4 w/ SB clutch (13" OFE 450Hp)