kane_tools Donating Members 47 Member For: 15y 7m 26d Gender: Male Location: Coniston/Wollongong Posted 01/12/10 10:30 AM Share Posted 01/12/10 10:30 AM Hi guys,Just having a recurring issue with my turbo oil feed weeping out of the turbo housing inlet fitting.I had it apart when I replaced the mesh filter 7500k ago and it resealed no prob. After a while I could smell burning oil. I replaced the sealing washers but found this only worked for a few days before the smell comes back.Do these bolts stretch or anything or in general I <3 Bananas up and continually work their way loose, or can the pipe fitting crush with overtightening? I'm going to try a new bolt and washers.Can anyone suggest a suitable sealant that I can use when reassembling pipe and banjo bolt that won't cook once the turbo heats up.. Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/71938-oil-feed-oil-leak/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
spoolxr6 Member 312 Member For: 14y 7m 11d Posted 01/12/10 01:05 PM Share Posted 01/12/10 01:05 PM Try annealing the copper washers before fitting them. Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/71938-oil-feed-oil-leak/#findComment-1060085 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralph Wiggum Moar Powar Babeh Lifetime Members 19,332 Member For: 19y 9m 3d Gender: Male Location: Perth Posted 01/12/10 11:35 PM Share Posted 01/12/10 11:35 PM as suggested anneal the washers, if you dont have a heating torch you can use a gas stove top gas rig. Heat them until they change to a dull copper colour (the flame will get a slight green tinge to it)I would also recommend getting a piece of wet and dry and a tile or sheet of glass and resurface the washer. Small imperfections can cause leaks so it pays too face them Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/71938-oil-feed-oil-leak/#findComment-1060150 Share on other sites More sharing options...
kane_tools Donating Members 47 Member For: 15y 7m 26d Gender: Male Location: Coniston/Wollongong Posted 02/12/10 06:12 AM Author Share Posted 02/12/10 06:12 AM Thanx Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/71938-oil-feed-oil-leak/#findComment-1060230 Share on other sites More sharing options...
John_K Donating Members 438 Member For: 16y 6m 21d Gender: Male Location: Sydney Posted 04/12/10 01:12 PM Share Posted 04/12/10 01:12 PM Good tips guys,Sorry to hijack the thread mate...Got an issue with my Earls line filter, where I can unscrew one end, but can't unscrew the other end where the washer is leaking from.Anyone got any tips?Also, where do you guys get your replacement washers from? Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/71938-oil-feed-oil-leak/#findComment-1060808 Share on other sites More sharing options...
bjc Donating Members 2,823 Member For: 21y 9m 22d Gender: Male Location: Townsville Posted 04/12/10 02:56 PM Share Posted 04/12/10 02:56 PM Use a pair of multi grip with a cloth so you dont damage the holder to much, adjust to suit and try to get the clamp rate right with your hand. that's the only way I can think of and will be the way I will be removing mine if I have the problem! Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/71938-oil-feed-oil-leak/#findComment-1060812 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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