all4degame's unboosted and needs a srs a-pillar HELP!
05-11-2009, 06:49 PM
#501
Originally Posted by all4degame
everything at the t-fitting is tight as can be, no leaks. My T fitting is quite long though, therre is actually two tee fittings, one for my turbo, one for my stock and defi oil pressure sensor.
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05-11-2009, 06:57 PM
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im just real curious that the t fitting may be cloged...if you really dont have oil pressure then you would prolly hear some bad ___ knocking and "valve chatter" sounds comeing from the head...and since you have both sensors in the exact same area it would lead me to think its cloged...id take the T fitting off along with all the sensors, inspect and reinstall...i hope its as simple as that...
05-11-2009, 08:03 PM
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my friend asked me if i was using an oil restrictor to the turbo and I said that wasn't. I don't think I am atleast. He said that the extra volume going to the turbo is creating less overall pressure. He is suggesting i get one of these before my turbo goes bad.
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05-11-2009, 08:19 PM
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hmm, what pressure are you at at idle jon? My friend suggest that i get a restrictor regardless because it makes the turbo last longer. He was saying too much pressure will cause the seals to go bad faster. Its not life or death, but unnecessary wear.
05-11-2009, 08:23 PM
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ya man try adding a bit more of oil because once you think bout it when you are checking the oil you are getting the reading for the oil that is in the motor and you miss out that their is still oil in the turbo and lines.
05-11-2009, 08:56 PM
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yeah oil restrictor helps to keep the oil pressure up, i have a smaller restrictor as the one you posted and when i installed it my oil pressure went few psi higher.. but im gonna suggest adding a bit more of oil though
05-11-2009, 09:00 PM
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kev if your turbo is a bb then yes you do need a restricter, if its bushing then no you dont need one...you have a turbo almost identical to mine i think and if thats the case then I highly doubt you need a restricter...
05-11-2009, 09:45 PM
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i have non-ball bearing turbo (non water cooled). I'm going to add more oil a bit later when i have a chance to pick some up. I'm going to talk to todd about that restrictor when he calls me later.
05-11-2009, 09:53 PM
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that is still a debate for journal bearing to use a restrictor.. most non BB dont use restrictors and does fine, but if you have some high oil pressure on the car, that is the most determining factor of using one.. remember journal bearings floats on oil for lubrication and some cooling so if you restrict oil flow when you dont need to, its not gonna be good either
05-11-2009, 10:36 PM
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Originally Posted by Ace83
that is still a debate for journal bearing to use a restrictor.. most non BB dont use restrictors and does fine, but if you have some high oil pressure on the car, that is the most determining factor of using one.. remember journal bearings floats on oil for lubrication and some cooling so if you restrict oil flow when you dont need to, its not gonna be good either
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05-11-2009, 10:39 PM
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Originally Posted by all4degame
i have non-ball bearing turbo (non water cooled). I'm going to add more oil a bit later when i have a chance to pick some up. I'm going to talk to todd about that restrictor when he calls me later.
05-11-2009, 11:59 PM
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sweet...cause its bugging me to death...lol...well prolly not as much as you though...lol
the oil feed lines should be the same size for all the simple kits as well as most other kits for that matter and iv never seen this problem come up before...its just bugging me to find out...
try and blow through the fittings as well as stick some wire through them...then check the hole on the head that your feed line connects to...make sure its clear of obstructions...good luck brethren
the oil feed lines should be the same size for all the simple kits as well as most other kits for that matter and iv never seen this problem come up before...its just bugging me to find out...
try and blow through the fittings as well as stick some wire through them...then check the hole on the head that your feed line connects to...make sure its clear of obstructions...good luck brethren
05-12-2009, 12:38 AM
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FML. I thought i would try to use a spare feed line that todd sent me. Bad idea. One the ends had a leak at the swivel and now I have a huge mess to clean up now. I'll see you guys in about two days as i try to degrease my engine bay. 
