oil drain from turbo

[belsie]

What's the favored turbo oil drain setup nowadays and are the factory ones subject to leak thru the flex area at the bends? Thanks for any tips..........

 

[1984 t-type]

Stock has worked fine for me over the years, I install a new gasket whenever i have to take it off. Braided looks good but expensive.

 

[Mike T]

I can't find the recipe for my braided stainless to tell you where it came from but it fits well.

Also I did not have luck with the one that has a black fiber type woven sheath over rubber. It kinked no mater how I installed it.

 

[Mike T]

This one is very similar but I can't say how it fits.
http://www.fullthrottlespeed.com/gn...-oil-drain-return-kit-for-turbo-buick-v6.html


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[Hahny]

This one is very similar but I can't say how it fits.
http://www.fullthrottlespeed.com/gn...-oil-drain-return-kit-for-turbo-buick-v6.html


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I have it on my car and it fits well.

 

[No disintegrations]

A good stock line isn't nice looking but works perfectly. It needs a large id since the oil leaving the turbo is whipped into a foam.

An lines eat up space with large nuts and thick tubing walls so as to make install more difficult in a small space .

 

[TurboBuRick]

I would not use that FTS line. The fitting that screws into the block is not even the right thread size. You can screw it in the block and wiggle it around...

Stick with the stock one IMO

 

[michael evans]

If you still have the factory parts, you should stick with them if they are in good shape.

 

[belsie]

I believe the factory is ok but wondered if there is a failure point along the Foldable line at the many gaps allowing it to bend??????