how to reconnect oil line????
 

so i pulled off my turbos to do a few things and i just went to put them back on. i have everytihng back together except there is a gasket that needs to go inbetween these 2 plates on the oil return line (the one that is closest to the front of the car). the other oil line was a snap because there are 2 bolts and you can put the gasket on the bolts and then tighten it all up.

but on the other one...there are 2 plates and a loose bolt that screws them together (and there is extreemly limited space to work within). i cant seem for the life of me to get the gasket inbetween the plates while holding everything there, and then screw in the 2 bolts.... you can only use one hand, and it seems IMPOSSIBLE to do. the other option is to disconnect the other end of the line @ the turbo side, but that wont work either because you cant get a ratchet on the one closest to the block!!! anyone know what im talking about?? any tips? thanks

Don't worry, 89Turbo944 will be along to help you solve your problem any minute now... :D

oh please!!! i hope, i hope, i hope :biggrin: .....wait, i think i sense sarcasim?? jimlab, you f*cker.... damn you and your crappy V8!!! by the way when your done can you weigh it for corner weights? i will too when im done w/ my 3rotor and we can compare

heath

:rlaugh: :rlaugh:

"Try lifting your hood and looking around."

you must have the front oil line attached to the turbo so that in a way the line will line up with the other side.
To put the gasket in;
lie down between the two front tires, put your head against the right front tires to leverage your point of view.
Put the gasket using the right hand from between the swaybar and stuff. Using the left hand, put in the bolt, and feel around to get thru the gasket,
screw as tight with your hand, swing the gasket using finger tips to line up with the other hole, and put in the next bolt using the left hand....
More or less that is how I did it 2 weeks ago...

THANKS!!! i tryed this method for a bit but kinda gave up... i couldnt see how to get my right hand in there (so i was trying to do everything w/ the left) and i kept dropping the gasket or it wouldnt line up right. needless to say there was lots of cursing involved and at the end of the day the score was rx7 - 1, me - 0. anyway, thanks for the tip..ill try again tomorow.

BTW has anyone had the feeling like you were a doctor delivering a baby when you were pulling the turbos? i pulled 2 in one day, and i just thought it was funny analogy.

I don't, I just feel like a moron with an aching back and wet feet :(