DIY Oil Return Line

[Edub1]

This should make a -10an or 5/8" return line like the one in the DIY oil line sticky. These parts are from http://www.mcmaster.com

Hose: just like the feed line but 5/8" ID and 3/4" fixed male threads on both ends. I don't know what length is needed.

#5723K181

Fitting: 90 degree female to male swivle elbow. Just like the one used for the feed line but 3/4" threads. This sucker is 2" long so it should give good clearance to the oil pan.

#5340K37

3/4" seems like awfully big thread to have to work with but if you want 5/8 ID that's what you get. Is this typical of return lines?

Anyway, that's what I came up with so far. I think I have picked the right stuff but I have not ordered these so buyer beware.

Second opinions and additional input are welcome. Perhaps If this bears out it would be good to add to the oil line sticky.

[Edub1]

Hate to bump my own thread but has anyone looked at these?

Seems like 3/4" threads are too big though. Perhaps a size smaller is in order.

[Chezedik]

Looks great, and I assume they are steel, so they could be welded to the pan, but what do you do with the turbo for a drain flange or tapping the turbo? When that is worked out this will become worthy of the 'Master Sticky File' !

EDIT: Found another issue, unless you see something I do not. The ID is not the same on any of the swivel pieces. Wouldn't be a problem, but it just leads back to the question of how to attach it to the turbo. Unless you are thinking about welding up your own flange.
Modified by Chezedik at 7:51 PM 2/10/2006

[Edub1]

I've seen flanges with 1/2" threads but they are aluminium. This is why I express reservation about the 3/4" thread.

I might make my own. I'm thinking of just a cut, drill & thread deal. Or, I might just go to my local Garrett dealer.

[Edub1]

The more I research, the more it's looking like it will be more practical in the long run just to buy a kit with the aluminum flanges included.

I haven't heard of them breaking so...

[Chezedik]

No they would be plenty strong. Garrett sells a kit?

[Edub1]

I'm sure they sell a flange. But I'm really starting to think that it might be more practical to just shell out the $80 for a JGS kit.

Seriously, by the time all the material are sorced and what not I'm not seeing much of a savings.

JGS uses SS fittings and his kit comes with the appropriate flanges, a weld on bung piece and all the right stuff.

I have a pontoon boat to re-deck in a couple of months, I've gotta get some noise out of this ***** and be done with it.

[Chezedik]

Yeah, I think you are probably right.