Tapping oil Pan for turbo

[92civicb18b1]

I just had the idea of instead of cutting a new hole in the oil pan to just use a "T" at the drain hole and cap it off.

Would this work, I was thinking no because the hole is angled down and would probably back the oil up.

Just an idea. Input needed.

 

[formby]

NO

 

[92civicb18b1]

thought so.

 

[posol]

its also on the wrong side (the back) and is under the oil level.

you want it as high up as possible, above the oil level in the pan, on the front.

 

[92CHB]

not to steal your thread but what do you guys use for connecting the return line to the pan? do you guys just by a kit or did ya just weld on a nut with the proper thread? thanks

 

[hcivic.com]

i buy a bung and weld it on to the pan! Some guys just leave the pan on and tap it but its not a good idea

 

[92CHB]

Originally posted by hcivic.com@Jan 12 2005, 07:07 PM
i buy a bung and weld it on to the pan! Some guys just leave the pan on and tap it but its not a good idea

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Where did you get you bung from?

 

[hcivic.com]

a local race shop cost 7 bucks

 

[92civicb18b1]

jb weld and home depot.

I used a male fitting because my return line is female.

 

[posol]

do it right.

Oil return line kit, Universal $67.00 ORDER
Oil drain flange for Garret T3 and T4 based $16.00 ORDER


http://www.fast-turbo.com

 

[hcivic.com]

take it to a shop and have them weld it fo 20 buck jb weld is not the right way to do it