XF Falcon <put funny sh*t here> Member 3,365 Member For: 18y 7m 21d Gender: Male Location: Perth, NOR Posted 10/05/10 06:02 PM Share Posted 10/05/10 06:02 PM I'd recommend buying new copper washers too, as the copper is pretty soft and moulds into the right shape as you tighten them up. Using older ones increases the chances of an oil leak in my opinion. Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/32461-turbo-oil-supply-screen-cleaning/page/21/#findComment-1006614 Share on other sites More sharing options...
XtRmn8 570Nm @1800rpm Donating Members 2,441 Member For: 21y 9m 7d Gender: Male Location: Perth, WA Posted 11/05/10 04:06 AM Share Posted 11/05/10 04:06 AM Ok I need to do this ASAP as well.So what is the best way to go?1. Replace the line and filter with something like the ETM setup.2. Remove OEM filter and put it back in.3. Remove OEM filter and run no filter at all.4. Replace the OEM line and filter with new OEM line and filter. Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/32461-turbo-oil-supply-screen-cleaning/page/21/#findComment-1006682 Share on other sites More sharing options...
RHR BOOST Moderating Team 5,698 Member For: 21y 9m 24d Gender: Male Location: Southern Highlands NSW Posted 11/05/10 05:17 AM Share Posted 11/05/10 05:17 AM Up to you. I removed the filter only and wacked it back together. Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/32461-turbo-oil-supply-screen-cleaning/page/21/#findComment-1006691 Share on other sites More sharing options...
XtRmn8 570Nm @1800rpm Donating Members 2,441 Member For: 21y 9m 7d Gender: Male Location: Perth, WA Posted 11/05/10 05:45 AM Share Posted 11/05/10 05:45 AM Point 2 should have been "2. Remove OEM filter, clean it and put it back in. Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/32461-turbo-oil-supply-screen-cleaning/page/21/#findComment-1006696 Share on other sites More sharing options...
XF Falcon <put funny sh*t here> Member 3,365 Member For: 18y 7m 21d Gender: Male Location: Perth, NOR Posted 11/05/10 10:37 AM Share Posted 11/05/10 10:37 AM I wouldn't bother with option 2 (cleaning the old one and putting it back in). Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/32461-turbo-oil-supply-screen-cleaning/page/21/#findComment-1006790 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rushxr6t Member 10 Member For: 16y 5m 26d Gender: Male Location: Perth Posted 12/05/10 09:48 AM Share Posted 12/05/10 09:48 AM On 05/05/2010 at 11:06 AM, RHR said: Did you end up doing it yourselfSorry for late reply RHR, yep did it myself, GT Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/32461-turbo-oil-supply-screen-cleaning/page/21/#findComment-1007093 Share on other sites More sharing options...
XF Falcon <put funny sh*t here> Member 3,365 Member For: 18y 7m 21d Gender: Male Location: Perth, NOR Posted 01/06/10 08:43 AM Share Posted 01/06/10 08:43 AM Finally got around to chopping up my old turbo oil supply line this arvo.I only chopped it in the area right above the turbo, as this is where the most caking would occur after engine shutdown due to the heat (I believe).I'm pleased that there was absolutely no caking on the inside of the line, and it was very clean. I guess all the regular services and leaving the car to cool down before shutting off has helped I guess? Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/32461-turbo-oil-supply-screen-cleaning/page/21/#findComment-1012485 Share on other sites More sharing options...
possum Donating Members 553 Member For: 16y 1m 6d Gender: Male Posted 05/06/10 01:54 AM Share Posted 05/06/10 01:54 AM I just removed my filter at work and it was spotless, a tip for anyone trying this is to remove the bolt holding the dipstick in place as it will allow the oil feed line to be pulled back just that little bit more. Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/32461-turbo-oil-supply-screen-cleaning/page/21/#findComment-1013580 Share on other sites More sharing options...
RHR BOOST Moderating Team 5,698 Member For: 21y 9m 24d Gender: Male Location: Southern Highlands NSW Posted 05/06/10 02:01 AM Share Posted 05/06/10 02:01 AM Did ya leave it out? Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/32461-turbo-oil-supply-screen-cleaning/page/21/#findComment-1013583 Share on other sites More sharing options...
possum Donating Members 553 Member For: 16y 1m 6d Gender: Male Posted 05/06/10 02:04 AM Share Posted 05/06/10 02:04 AM yeh straight in the bin it went, even though it was spotless (to the human eye) I dont want it to be the reason my turbo fails so better to be safe than sorry Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/32461-turbo-oil-supply-screen-cleaning/page/21/#findComment-1013584 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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