A little Update on my turbo project...

[Cisco93lude]

If you guys remember its been almost a year and a half since I turbo'd my car...it hasnt been regestered since but I drive it occasionally (dealer plate from work )..I have put MAYBE 500 miles on it. I have always had a problem with oil leaking from my pan from the return line fitting. Iwas fed up last summer with JB weld and used pans so I bought a new one and had my welder weld a bung to it and I used ss lines and aeromotive fittings on it.
It seems that it is spitting oil out from the top of the bung tho.... could it be a bad weld maybe?? im going to drop the pan tonight or tomorrow n check it out.

Also...I noticed some oil residue on the inlet of my turbo. I let it idle for like 20 mins last week and there was a small puddle on the inlet lip. I replaced the rings in it last year but only drove it 3 times since. U think it needs a rebuild?? Also is it worth it to do myself?? When I pulled the turbo apart it was really clean and seemed in great condition.
...any imputs anyone??? thanks ill post pics later thanks

[bcjammerx]

bro that is one beautiful prelude

how about a member's ride thread for the other automotive section? Like to see more of your setup

[Cisco93lude]

bro that is one beautiful prelude

how about a member's ride thread for the other automotive section? Like to see more of your setup

Thanks man! I put ALOT of work into her. I had a post up b4 but i deleted the pics from photobucket . I will try to post one up soon.

[bcjammerx]

have you done something with the corner lights or are they stock? I can tell the headlights are aftermarket (or retrofit)

[Cisco93lude]

They are a set, there all aftermarket. I want to get the jdm 1 pieces but i like the projectors....theres one company that makes a one piece projector light and there siick but its like over 3 bills i think...im fine with my set haha.

[Cisco93lude]

Update...I found the problem I hope! The Aeromotive fitting is faulty. I removed the pan and the return line and connected them off the car and did a leak test and it leaks out of the 90* fitting! at least it is not a difficult fix but I only drove it once since it was installed so it kinda sux. I'm going to see if they have warantee's on their products. I took some pics too.














I even got accord r33's downpipe from his accord thanks eric! haha


This is the oil issue I am having...there is usually a little more oil than this when i pop my hood...

[evil_demon_01]

If you guys remember its been almost a year and a half since I turbo'd my car...it hasnt been regestered since but I drive it occasionally (dealer plate from work )..I have put MAYBE 500 miles on it. I have always had a problem with oil leaking from my pan from the return line fitting. Iwas fed up last summer with JB weld and used pans so I bought a new one and had my welder weld a bung to it and I used ss lines and aeromotive fittings on it.
It seems that it is spitting oil out from the top of the bung tho.... could it be a bad weld maybe?? im going to drop the pan tonight or tomorrow n check it out.

Also...I noticed some oil residue on the inlet of my turbo. I let it idle for like 20 mins last week and there was a small puddle on the inlet lip. I replaced the rings in it last year but only drove it 3 times since. U think it needs a rebuild?? Also is it worth it to do myself?? When I pulled the turbo apart it was really clean and seemed in great condition.
...any imputs anyone??? thanks ill post pics later thanks

Take that oil pan out and post up a pic if you can.
What size is your turbo feed line? - Too much oil pressure into the turbo will cause the oil to be forced past the rings.

Also turbos shouldn't be left idleing for 20mins, especially recently rebuild ones.
I get oil residue on the inlet of my turbo, Not alot, but it is noticeable after about 1000kms of driving.

Edit: you beat my post lol. Can't really see the leak from those pics - Is it just the picture or do the threads look flatened in the last pic of the sump?

[Cisco93lude]

threads on what in which picture lol

I didnt know that about letting the car idle...ive never heard that b4. but i have a -3 feed line

[evil_demon_01]

threads on what in which picture lol

I didnt know that about letting the car idle...ive never heard that b4. but i have a -3 feed line

3rd picture down
Yea my new turbo came with a note also stating not to let the car sit idle for more than 5 mins for the first 1000km

Btw -3 line is OK

[Maple50175]

weird i dont remmeber you. dammit i want to turbo my civic. ugh but its soo damn expensive.

[Cisco93lude]

3rd picture down
Yea my new turbo came with a note also stating not to let the car sit idle for more than 5 mins for the first 1000km

Btw -3 line is OK

o wow lol didnt know that...good thing to remember...maybe its to not over oil the new internals. as for the pic...it is just the angle lol. my buddy did a great job welding it...should have done it from the begining.

weird i dont remmeber you. dammit i want to turbo my civic. ugh but its soo damn expensive.

I started back in the winter of 06 and I finished in april of 07. but its a secondary car for me so I never drive it..Plus the money and time factor also. I haven't kept up with her in a while but Impotrt wars is soon and I want to enjoy the boost!! ive had it for4 years and only put 16k miles on it lol. only about a 1000 in the past 2 years too lol...I miss driving her. I never kept up with posting on here but I have pics of my whole adventure lol. I got tons of help from Accord r33. he lives in my hometown so he's stopped by a couple of times.