Line into top of turbo

[NobleGuy]

I've managed to release the final nut on my front turbo and removed all hoses, except there's a thin brown line connected to the top of the turbo which goes to the engine. Any idea what this is? Because of the lack of visibility in my garage I'm having trouble seeing how it's connected - I want the turbo out but I don't just want to cut it if I'm going to cause more problems than I'm solving by doing that.

Any advice or info appreciated.

[GreenV8S]

I expect it's an oil feed, but can't you simply disconnect it from the turbo housing anyway if you're removing the turbo? Cutting the hose would obviously be a very bad idea if you intended to put the car back together afterwards.

[Adrian W]

it is the oil feed, goes into the engine on the passenger side at the back of the engine, but should undo off the turbo.

You should have, oil feed, oil drain and two water pipes on the turbo

[NobleGuy]

It's a bit weird because I can't see one going to the rear turbo.
I've got an oil feed, oil drain, two air hose and two water connections, plus this mystery line....

It's thinner than the oil feed line - a bit more like a cable than a hose. Might be braided as it's got pin sharp metalic bits sticking out at the connection that keep making me bleed

[NobleGuy]

Numpty alert!!

Yes, oil feed hose - just unscrewed it from the engine end and got the turbo out
Light in my garage is st, and so are my eyes...

Might need a new one as it looks a bit frayed at the end, but it's out and ready for repair.
As usual, thanks guys.

[Adrian W]

did you notice the bloke on the not believing this thread, from Turbo Technics is offering us discounts on turbo work

[node]

Adrian W said:

did you notice the bloke on the not believing this thread, from Turbo Technics is offering us discounts on turbo work

Yeah thats nice of them,thanks guys


Sorry to hijack the thread, but as its kind of relevant i thought i'd ask now.

Say you pull off one of the coolant hoses and replace it with a brand new one. When its reconnected, you're left with a nasty air lock in the coolant system, whats the best way to get rid of this air lock?

would you run the engine for a short amount of time with the coolant filler cap off or is it best to use something like this? -

http://www.usatoolwarehouse.com/usatoolwarehouse/r...

[JLSELAN]

You should not have any problem at all since very little coolant is lost from disconnecting that hose. You only need to be concerned about air blocks if you are replacing all the coolant in the system.

Edited by JLSELAN on Thursday 9th October 05:38

[RobP]

Adrian W said:

did you notice the bloke on the not believing this thread, from Turbo Technics is offering us discounts on turbo work

I think that was from Universal Turbos in Hampshire. I can, however, thoroughly recommend Turbo Technics in Northampton, discount or not.

[Adrian W]

RobP said:

Adrian W said:

did you notice the bloke on the not believing this thread, from Turbo Technics is offering us discounts on turbo work

I think that was from Universal Turbos in Hampshire. I can, however, thoroughly recommend Turbo Technics in Northampton, discount or not.

oops

[NobleGuy]

RobP said:

Adrian W said:

did you notice the bloke on the not believing this thread, from Turbo Technics is offering us discounts on turbo work

I think that was from Universal Turbos in Hampshire. I can, however, thoroughly recommend Turbo Technics in Northampton, discount or not.

Yes, they do come well recommended and they're almost on my doorstep. Do free pick up and delivery too (although probably factored into price but still...). They mentioned a refurb was from £195+VAT..

[RobP]

NobleGuy said:

RobP said:

Adrian W said:

did you notice the bloke on the not believing this thread, from Turbo Technics is offering us discounts on turbo work

I think that was from Universal Turbos in Hampshire. I can, however, thoroughly recommend Turbo Technics in Northampton, discount or not.

Yes, they do come well recommended and they're almost on my doorstep. Do free pick up and delivery too (although probably factored into price but still...). They mentioned a refurb was from £195+VAT..

Go for it. They've done both of mine and they re-furb them better than original. Double seals or some such..

[crustyfur2000]

The double sealing you mention that Turbo Technics offer is actually a way of re-using a shaft & wheel assembly that would normally be heading for the scrap bin, the OE step bore seal with total seal stagger gap piston ring is a more effective way of reducing possibilities of oil leakage, hope this helps...

Edited by crustyfur2000 on Thursday 9th October 13:05

Edited by crustyfur2000 on Thursday 9th October 13:06