Turbo Connection Leak ---

[alwayscode390]

I have a leak where there is a connection to the top of the turbo (when looking down on it in the engine bay). Mine has braided hose connected to it , and goes behind the engine somewhere. What is that for , and what am I leaking all down the side of my engine? Thanks ---

 

[CKEITH]

Re: Turbo Connection Leak ---

u are leaking oil. the line runs to the driver side rear of the block. it feeds oil to the turbo.

 

[QUICK STORM]

Re: Turbo Connection Leak ---

that the oil feed line for turbo. end of line goes to drivers side oil passage in the block. you can see it in the propshaft area if you look up. it is connected to the cyl. heads with brackets. major PITA to get to.

 

[alwayscode390]

Re: Turbo Connection Leak ---

The line is TIGHT on the turbo, what can I do to make it quit leaking.....some rtv gasket sealer?! It looks freshly replaced because the braided hose doesnt even have dust on it ---

EDIT: What is the line connected to the SIDE of the turbo (facing the passenger fender?) ---

 

[Luke]

Re: Turbo Connection Leak ---

DONT use sealer, can get into turbo and destroy it!

 

[CKEITH]

Re: Turbo Connection Leak ---

that is the water inlet. it comes from the front of the intake right at the thermostat housing.

is it leaking from the nut where it screws on the fitting or at the base where the fitting goes in the turbo.

if it's @ the base i say take the fitting out.......clean it up real well and put new teflon tape on it and reinstall.

if it's coming from the top then take the hose loose and check to see if the fitting is damaged or the line itself is damaged or out of round. the previous owner could have f'ed something up replacing it.

 

[alwayscode390]

Re: Turbo Connection Leak ---

Thanks guys, teflon tape it is .... its leaking AT the turbo/fitting connection , I appreciate it ... I am new to all this stuff ---