Ok...I guess a new thread is in order cuz the others really don't have a suitable subject line to attract folks...

How tough is replacing the oil line gaskets...the 4 brass looking gaskets that attach to the turbos...two to each turbo...looking from under the car I can tell that teh DP would have to be removed for one of them to be replaced...

Has anyone done this and have any imput on what has to be pulled...do the metal lines have enough play to replace the gaskets with everything in place?

thanks

 

Common! someone has to have done this...

someone mentioned in another thread that it also may be fixed by tightening down on the nuts...?

 

Wazzzup bro? Um, what about just taking those damn twins off and going with a single turbo?

 

I have replaced them once on the car before, but all the others were off the car. I took out the air box, rear inlet pipe, y-pipe, and air pump to get at them. The oil supply lines do have enough play in them to replace the gaskets.

The return lines are down below, and they use a totally different kind of gasket. They have a flanged fitting with two 10mm bolts. I have replaced these two without removing the downpipe, but it was a pain. But, it can be done. There is really no magic. Just gotta get in there and go for it. I do suggest getting a 1/4" drive swivel socket from Sears and a 8" extension. It is very handy for the tight spots down by the downpipe.

PS. Make sure you look at a diagram first because there are also water lines that go to each turbo and they look similar to the oil lines.

Good luck.

Jeff