Misc turbo questions

[bruinbear714]

Finally got my car smogged, so my turbo kit is coming in as the days go.. but I have a couple of questions:

1) I have the Garrett T3 turbine housing with the 4-bolt pattern. What is the bolt size and pitch on this guy? I have tried M8x1.25 pitch bolt, and a 5/16" bolt, both of which don't fit. Could it be 1/4"?

2) For those that have bought the JGS basic oil drain kit, how do you attach the hose to the oil pan? THey have a -10AN brass fitting on both ends. One end has an adapter for the turbo, but no way of fixing the other end the oil pan. And the hardware stores don't seem to have a weldable nut that'll screw onto the brass fitting.

[bruinbear714]

Well I think I answered my own question to #1... the bolt size is M8x1.25

Still unsure of where to get the nut for the oil return kit I got from JGStools.

[PMan_S13]

To get the oil drain line back to the oil pan you are somewhat on your own.

I just removed the pan, make sure you remove it(metal filings are very bad for motor and turbo). Then I drilled a hole near the top edge so it could flow easily. Then I got some JB weld and stuck a little fitting on there.

I actually thought twice about the JB weld. I was going to remove it and take it somewhere and have it welded professionally. But when I was unable to break it off I decided it must be srong enough for my needs, =).

I've been driving it like this for almost a year without a problem.

[andrave]

mcmaster should have a fitting that you can use.