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Posted - Dec 15 2002 : 8:35:26 PM
I'm currently about to turbo my series 4, I have all the parts ready in my room to just about finish it, but I'm still wondering what to do with the oil drain for the turbo. I'm guessing the sump is my only option?
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| Aaron Cake |
Posted - Dec 17 2002 : 09:51:26 AM
Long story short, I followed the directions in the Haynes manual. Hold the engine up via the transmission (jack or jackstand) and remove the passenger engine mount. Then, using a swivel 10MM socket remove all the bolts. It's a pain in the butt, and even more irritating to reinstall (be very careful not to crossthread the front bolts).
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Posted - Dec 17 2002 : 02:01:11 AM
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Really, draining into the oil pan is the most convenient thing to do.
yeha i dont like the idea of changing or drilling/tapping the front cover.. so i guess the draining into the sump it is then...
while im here, how did you take yours off? I guess supported the engine with like a block and tackle and took the engine mount off, then the sump off yeah?
Edit: Never mind I just read how you did it on your (almost) complete N/A -> Turbo page.. 
Edited by - White_FC on Dec 17 2002 02:22:38 AM |
| Aaron Cake |
Posted - Dec 16 2002 : 4:55:15 PM
The TII drains into a fitting that is installed in the front cover. In theory, you could drill and tap a hole into the front cover, and install your oil drain there. Or, you could just swap on the TII front cover. The oil drain will almost bolt right on in that case (it will be slightly too short, however). But removing the front cover is a pain in the but, and actually dangerous to the engine if done improperly.
Really, draining into the oil pan is the most convenient thing to do.
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