Murray_Calavera Posted July 1, 2020 Share Posted July 1, 2020 Hi all, I was wondering what the ideal way to route the turbo oil feed line is? The line that Tao supplied is so long it makes me think there is a particular reason for the length. I can only really think of 2 options, but both end up with a lot of excess line. I've attached a picture to show my thoughts. The squiggly lines aren't to scale but you get the idea lol Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/480702-oil-feed-line-routing/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
hardsteppa Posted July 1, 2020 Share Posted July 1, 2020 Red way. Not going between turbo/exh manifold. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/480702-oil-feed-line-routing/#findComment-7935103 Share on other sites More sharing options...
admS15 Posted July 1, 2020 Share Posted July 1, 2020 ^This, don't ask me how I know. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/480702-oil-feed-line-routing/#findComment-7935110 Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeeDog Posted July 1, 2020 Share Posted July 1, 2020 We went the red way, and also wondered why it was so long. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/480702-oil-feed-line-routing/#findComment-7935112 Share on other sites More sharing options...
wildeagle44 Posted July 1, 2020 Share Posted July 1, 2020 Its likely extra long to account for top mount turbo manifolds Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/480702-oil-feed-line-routing/#findComment-7935115 Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTSBoy Posted July 1, 2020 Share Posted July 1, 2020 42 minutes ago, wildeagle44 said: Its likely extra long to account for top mount turbo manifolds Maybe, but unlikely. These particular turbos are intended to be mounted in the stock location. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/480702-oil-feed-line-routing/#findComment-7935116 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dose Pipe Sutututu Posted July 2, 2020 Share Posted July 2, 2020 Make hard lines, more sexual (also you'll find out 90% of the words out of your mouth begin with C or F) 3 Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/480702-oil-feed-line-routing/#findComment-7935118 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murray_Calavera Posted July 2, 2020 Author Share Posted July 2, 2020 Those hard lines are a beautiful thing, who made those? Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/480702-oil-feed-line-routing/#findComment-7935127 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dose Pipe Sutututu Posted July 2, 2020 Share Posted July 2, 2020 some dick head named Dose Pipe 3 Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/480702-oil-feed-line-routing/#findComment-7935130 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murray_Calavera Posted July 2, 2020 Author Share Posted July 2, 2020 Ok, so taking on board everything said above - I've ended up with this. I'm thinking where the factory water bracket was, I can get a bracket made up to support the flexible oil and water lines that will run through there. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/480702-oil-feed-line-routing/#findComment-7935160 Share on other sites More sharing options...
dyl33 Posted July 2, 2020 Share Posted July 2, 2020 I would of ran it like the red diagram, not next to the dump pipe. And maybe use some heat proof sleeve over it too. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/480702-oil-feed-line-routing/#findComment-7935162 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murray_Calavera Posted July 3, 2020 Author Share Posted July 3, 2020 (edited) 10 hours ago, dyl33 said: I would of ran it like the red diagram, not next to the dump pipe. And maybe use some heat proof sleeve over it too. I think your right. 3rd times the charm! Originally I was worried about it getting too close to the oil drain line, but the bit it's near is metal. Edited July 3, 2020 by Murray_Calavera Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/480702-oil-feed-line-routing/#findComment-7935181 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dose Pipe Sutututu Posted July 3, 2020 Share Posted July 3, 2020 Also, would you not flip the hose around so the 90 degree is off the turbo and it's a nice gentle arch all the way to the fitting on the block? Here's what I did before with my ex Hypergear ATR45SAT (great turbo, just got carried away with the TS route then replaced it before I tuned it). Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/480702-oil-feed-line-routing/#findComment-7935190 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben C34 Posted July 3, 2020 Share Posted July 3, 2020 2 hours ago, Murray_Calavera said: I think your right. 3rd times the charm! Originally I was worried about it getting too close to the oil drain line, but the bit it's near is metal. It can touch the oil drain line, exhaust not so much! Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/480702-oil-feed-line-routing/#findComment-7935191 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murray_Calavera Posted July 3, 2020 Author Share Posted July 3, 2020 1 hour ago, Dose Pipe Sutututu said: Also, would you not flip the hose around so the 90 degree is off the turbo and it's a nice gentle arch all the way to the fitting on the block? Here's what I did before with my ex Hypergear ATR45SAT (great turbo, just got carried away with the TS route then replaced it before I tuned it). Yep, I've flipped it around and put the heat shielding stuff on it too. I'll get a photo up a bit later. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/480702-oil-feed-line-routing/#findComment-7935195 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murray_Calavera Posted July 3, 2020 Author Share Posted July 3, 2020 End result 2 Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/480702-oil-feed-line-routing/#findComment-7935219 Share on other sites More sharing options...
hardsteppa Posted July 3, 2020 Share Posted July 3, 2020 just putting it oot there...you can also just buy an AN4 stainless end and cut to a suitable length, get rid of the excess. Tao just prob does it that way to avoid emails of ' the line supplied is too short!" so makes it plenty long. 2 Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/480702-oil-feed-line-routing/#findComment-7935238 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murray_Calavera Posted July 3, 2020 Author Share Posted July 3, 2020 2 hours ago, hardsteppa said: just putting it oot there...you can also just buy an AN4 stainless end and cut to a suitable length, get rid of the excess. Tao just prob does it that way to avoid emails of ' the line supplied is too short!" so makes it plenty long. I wish I could have come up with this myself... especially as I made up that water line =/ Could have got the proper size heat shielding too rather then putting -6 shielding on it to clear the fittings... Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/480702-oil-feed-line-routing/#findComment-7935247 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tobz Posted February 1, 2021 Share Posted February 1, 2021 (edited) On 03/07/2020 at 10:02 PM, Murray_Calavera said: especially as I made up that water line =/ Your new water return line, did you connect it to behind the head or did you cut the hard pipe and attach it there? EDIT: Hang on, how does the water line to your turbo work? Edited February 1, 2021 by Tobz Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/480702-oil-feed-line-routing/#findComment-7946734 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murray_Calavera Posted February 1, 2021 Author Share Posted February 1, 2021 15 hours ago, Tobz said: Your new water return line, did you connect it to behind the head or did you cut the hard pipe and attach it there? EDIT: Hang on, how does the water line to your turbo work? Hey mate, I'm pretty sure I used the factory water line for the one your describing. The water line I made up goes from the turbo to the block and you can see it in the above photos. Let me know if there was something in particular you need more details on. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/480702-oil-feed-line-routing/#findComment-7946761 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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