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Old 09-12-2006, 06:58 PM
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I struck a deal with a guy today on a set of nice used -6an and -4an turbo lines , they are in really good shape, he said to clean them out before use to clear out any old oil resisdue, I forgot to ask how to do that, any special way this has to be done, the fittings on my turbo are as followed - 6an for water and oil return lines and -4an for oil feed.
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gasoline or mineral spirits worked for me
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ok I will try that
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and compressed air after the rinse
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I got these lines for 30 bucks
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Old 09-12-2006, 08:28 PM
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the fittings costed me 80 for water and oil, thats crazy ****
I got them here
http://www.customsteel.com/sr20/html..._fittings.html
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So you already have the return line? I was going to PM you today about one.... Sorry I wasn't faster....
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Originally Posted by RicanmiataRacer
I got them here
you're gonna need to build a resource list post and make it a sticky when you're done- you've found some good stuff
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It's what happens when your on a computer 8 hours a day lol, Im a bill collecter soo...what else is one to do to waste time
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i still may be intreasted in the drain line , what do you have?
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If the lines are stainless suggest lacquor thinner as is better than gas or mineral spirits. Also use it every year or two to slosh out the intercooler to restore efficiency.
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where would you find that?
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Home Depot, Lowes, Ace Hardware, any hardware or paint store, etc.
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