Oil lines - Oil pan
#1
Oil lines - Oil pan
Seriously, different ppl will say different things, use an adaptor, use a filter relocation kit, oil cooler, so on...
Anyone here have pictures of how they tapped/drilled the oil pan, hooked
up an NPT and connected an oil line that runs to the turbo? I'm aiming for this
method unless anyone has a better DIY method...
Also i got a oil cooler, U pipe with fins, that i wanna install too, should this go where the oil goes into the turbo or should it be after the oil comes out of the turbo?
Anyone here have pictures of how they tapped/drilled the oil pan, hooked
up an NPT and connected an oil line that runs to the turbo? I'm aiming for this
method unless anyone has a better DIY method...
Also i got a oil cooler, U pipe with fins, that i wanna install too, should this go where the oil goes into the turbo or should it be after the oil comes out of the turbo?
#7
I got a little confused reading the FAQ...
i always assumed there would be a nut inside where the screw goes, that way it would sandwich the oilpan from inside and outside...
i'll need a good source for oil lines now, i've read some article where
a guy was making his own lines from some tube (polythyrene)(sp?) and
covered them with braided steel...
i always assumed there would be a nut inside where the screw goes, that way it would sandwich the oilpan from inside and outside...
i'll need a good source for oil lines now, i've read some article where
a guy was making his own lines from some tube (polythyrene)(sp?) and
covered them with braided steel...
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No nut (Hence the JB Weld). You drill without removing the pan, just oil.
Don't worry, it's been done this way since 1990.
Yes you can use stainless steel lines instead of slip on fittings. Same idea applys, use a -10AN SS line & fitting instead of a 5/8" silicone hose & fittings.
Don't worry, it's been done this way since 1990.
Yes you can use stainless steel lines instead of slip on fittings. Same idea applys, use a -10AN SS line & fitting instead of a 5/8" silicone hose & fittings.
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https://www.miataturbo.net/forums/sh...hlight=tap+pan
Post # 25 shows pictures of my setup. You can see the oil feed coming off the block, and the oil drain going to the pan.
This is on a 1.6 engine. 1.8s don't have the oil feed location on the side of the block, so you'll need either a filter relocation kit, and oil cooler adaptor, or a tee for the pressure sensor location.
Post # 25 shows pictures of my setup. You can see the oil feed coming off the block, and the oil drain going to the pan.
This is on a 1.6 engine. 1.8s don't have the oil feed location on the side of the block, so you'll need either a filter relocation kit, and oil cooler adaptor, or a tee for the pressure sensor location.
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The biggest problem you will have is finding a 45/64" bit and 1/2" NPT tap. I finally ordered mine online after not finding one locally. Unfortunately, every 45'64" bit I found was in 1/2" shank. Seemed like a good excuse to buy a 1/2" drill. I've got a new Black and Decker turbo/lightening/whatever.
If you're not familiar with how much bigger a 1/2" drill is than a 3/8" drill, then hope you don't have PS or A/C. This new B&D is a monster.
My I didn't use JBWeld on my first tap of 3/8NPT with no problems. My new 1/2NPT barb fits in there very snug and I'll wait on the JBWeld. No need to waste the time if it seals tight. If I verify that it's leaking, which should be the first time I drive it, then a little SimpleGreen and a final wipe with mineral spirits should clean it up enough to JBWeld it.
If you're not familiar with how much bigger a 1/2" drill is than a 3/8" drill, then hope you don't have PS or A/C. This new B&D is a monster.
My I didn't use JBWeld on my first tap of 3/8NPT with no problems. My new 1/2NPT barb fits in there very snug and I'll wait on the JBWeld. No need to waste the time if it seals tight. If I verify that it's leaking, which should be the first time I drive it, then a little SimpleGreen and a final wipe with mineral spirits should clean it up enough to JBWeld it.
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Having the A/C compressor out of the way would also help if your car has A/C.
Finally, I used a 3/8 NPT tap and fittings, rather than 1/2", to go with the -10AN hose I use for the drain. It's been six months now and I've had no problems with oil drainage. Had the intercooler pipes open over the weekend, and still no oil film at all in the pipes.