braided oil lines for a 180sx

[decaf]

Anyone got these fitted to their turbo?

I blew one turbo and replaced it. Just recently my oil line has come 'almost off' as it was leaking and creating smoke. The mechainc said it might be coupling that has just worn over the years. he tightened it and told me to watch it.

Yesterday i got an exhaust put on and it is smoking agian around that area. It might be the glues and shit they use but i dont want to take a chance as i can see some oil that has dripped on to something under the turbo.

If you have them can you let me know where to get them and how much they are. It is to expensive popping turbos.

thanks

[Steve]

I had mine made up by a fabrication shop here in adeliade.

I would imagine pirtek or enzed make them too, or you could try a local performance shop.

Prices seem to vary from around $400 to over $600.

[browny]

For braided lines budget at $100-120 a hose using Earls.

Adaptors $15ea

Straight ends $20ea

Hose $40/m

90 deg adaptors $50ea

The Earls stuff is easy to make yourself.

Speedflow is another alternative, which I think it is considerably cheaper. I haven't used it and i'm unsure of the quality. I know there are people on here that have used them so they will be able to tell you more.

[YBSLO4]

If i were you i'd undo the top oil line and make sure whoever refitted your turbo has put the brass washer back in before screwing the oil fitting and line onto the turbo. I bet its missing, causing it to leak over the turbo resulting in the smoke around it. Youc an get these washers from Pirtek for a few bucks. If youw ant braided lines anyway take the standard lines off and take them to Pirtek and they will be able to match up a complete set up, remember you have one oil feed and one oil return underneath, then the two side one's are water lines. But one warning expect to pay big bucks. It's 24 bucks per straight connecter, 28 per 90 degree bend, not to mention the fittings you need for connecting the lines to the turbo. Then the braid itself is anywhere between 25-90 per meter depending on size and inside tubeing used.

[Sydneykid]

We use Earls (Silverwater) or Motorsport Connections (Seven Hills) for braided lines.