Bent turbo oil supply ????

[TuxMan]

Help guys !!! been looking over car to check for any more issues and i noticed this what looks like bent oil inlet on the back turbo !! looks like its had a smack as the nut to the connector is damaged .
its not leaking should i be concerned ? cannot decide wether to just leave it or strip it out and try to get a new adapter and oil line .


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could do without the exspense at the moment

[Adrian W]

If it's not leaking now, and you don't disturb it, it should be ok, but I couldn't leave it.

[TuxMan]

Yeh i know what you mean !!! where would i get a new connector and pipe from ??

[Adrian W]

TuxMan said:

Yeh i know what you mean !!! where would i get a new connector and pipe from ??

The pipe looks ok, so it is only the fitting on the turbo, I would guess someone who sells or works with turbo's, I don't know who's near you, what about Mr Tuckwood

[peterguk V6 KWK]

That looks like the oil inlet male-to-male union that probably has a built in restrictor. Suggest you call Universal Turbos.

[TuxMan]

Thanks guys ,pete have you got a no for Universal Turbos ??

[peterguk V6 KWK]

TuxMan said:

pete have you got a no for Universal Turbos ??

01425 656900. Ask for Graham. He's just rebuilt my hybrid T28s.

[TuxMan]

Thanks pete , mine are T25 ?? just to make sure i give him the right info !!

[TIGERSIX]

Adrian W said:

If it's not leaking now, and you don't disturb it, it should be ok, but I couldn't leave it.

You couldnt leave a bad woman alone Adrian let alone a bent pipe ,must admit that needs sorting if only for peace of mind

[peterguk V6 KWK]

TuxMan said:

Thanks pete , mine are T25 ?? just to make sure i give him the right info !!

Just tell him what you've got, and he'll sort you out. He's a top cat

[TuxMan]

ok ,thanks guys looks like i,ve got another job to do !!!

[Jim O.]

While you're at it, be sure to peel back that silver/gray heat sleeving and check the state of the hose underneath. All you need to check is the 3-4 inches of hose nearest the turbo for signs of heat damage or corrosion. I've seen a number of these hoses where the outer braid was totally burnt through, with only the innermost teflon lining keeping the oil from leaking. A leak here could easily spray oil onto the hot exhaust manifold, causing a fire...

[TuxMan]

Thanks Jim , have had a look and while its a bit discoloured it looks ok !!!

Peter ,will graham do the nissan gaskets the go either side of the turbo ?? i have been quoted £75 from nissan !!! felt this was quite expensive !!

[peterguk V6 KWK]

TuxMan said:

Peter ,will graham do the nissan gaskets the go either side of the turbo ?? i have been quoted £75 from nissan !!! felt this was quite expensive !!

I doubt it - probably only the shim steel type.

It's down to personal preference, but i prefer the thicker OEM type of gaskets (we use only OEM turbo gaskets in the workshop), so i'll be using them on my Noble upgrade.

£75 sounds about right.

[TuxMan]

Ok Pete,thanks i will get the OEM gaskets . simon