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GaleForce 08-12-2014 12:31 AM

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Originally Posted by jwick (Post 2927166)
So no more oil leaks after you rebuilt all the lines?

I thought it was good. I noticed a small leak yesterday the upper line off the oil plate that replaced the oil filter. I loosened off the fitting, adjusted the line, cleaned everything up, ran the engine, no leak. Today I drove the Toronto, 1.5hrs, checked when I arrived, and the think was bleeding oil. I don't know what to do now. Fûck!!!!!!!! It will be going up on jack stands tomorrow, or the next day for me to have a good look. :shakes head:

GaleForce 08-12-2014 12:33 AM

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Originally Posted by JARblue (Post 2927182)
Btw... I actually like that vodka. The first time I bought it was just for the skull container :icon17: But I found myself purchasing it several more times just because. Unfortunately, we have such a terrific local Vodka (Tito's rocks! :yum:) that is dirt cheap, so much so that I rarely branch outside of it in my vodka selections these days.

I have heard good things about Tito's. Must try it some day. :yum:

GaleForce 08-12-2014 12:33 AM

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Originally Posted by kenchan (Post 2927258)
wow, congrats, mr.gale! :tup:

:tiphat:

Cell 08-12-2014 01:52 AM

Did you have oil leaks from your braided oil lines? One of my lines had to be replaced because it ruptured in the middle of the line.

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GaleForce 08-12-2014 08:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Cell (Post 2927772)
Did you have oil leaks from your braided oil lines? One of my lines had to be replaced because it ruptured in the middle of the line.

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I replaced all my oil lines and fittings early spring. Used Russel Performance stuff. I see oil at the swivel of one 90 degree fitting.

The leak must get worse when the car is hot, and under pressure because when test it after I clean it up, and adjust the line, everything looks fine, you can't even see it leak when idling. What pisses me off is the oil is dripping on the Z-Speed under tray, then between the wind from driving, and the rad fan running, it blows the oil down the passenger underside of the car. My wheel well liner is coated, the lower suspension arm is coated, the down pipe is coated...

valpozguy 08-12-2014 09:37 AM

If you're having problems with the specific line take it to your local auto shop that has a hydraulic line compressor and have them make you the exact same line with thoes fittings, that thing will never leak

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jwick 08-12-2014 10:00 AM

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Originally Posted by valpozguy (Post 2928044)
If you're having problems with the specific line take it to your local auto shop that has a hydraulic line compressor and have them make you the exact same line with thoes fittings, that thing will never leak

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My leak happens at the swivel portion. If they remake the same hose using swivel fittings that isn't going to fix my problem.

jwick 08-12-2014 10:01 AM

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Originally Posted by GaleForce (Post 2927980)
I replaced all my oil lines and fittings early spring. Used Russel Performance stuff. I see oil at the swivel of one 90 degree fitting.

The leak must get worse when the car is hot, and under pressure because when test it after I clean it up, and adjust the line, everything looks fine, you can't even see it leak when idling. What pisses me off is the oil is dripping on the Z-Speed under tray, then between the wind from driving, and the rad fan running, it blows the oil down the passenger underside of the car. My wheel well liner is coated, the lower suspension arm is coated, the down pipe is coated...

Same boat brotha...same boat:shakes head:

GaleForce 08-12-2014 10:12 AM

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Originally Posted by jwick (Post 2928098)
Same boat brotha...same boat:shakes head:

Yep, sucks. Worrying about an oil leak is the last thing I want to do when driving/boosting. I was so pissed last night that the thought of going back to NA crossed my mind. :shakes head:

jwick 08-12-2014 10:18 AM

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Originally Posted by GaleForce (Post 2928118)
Yep, sucks. Worrying about an oil leak is the last thing I want to do when driving/boosting. I was so pissed last night that the thought of going back to NA crossed my mind. :shakes head:

That hasn't crossed my mind but the oil leaks have made me regret, almost wish I hadn't do it, the process. Sucks that we did all this great work ourselves and stupid little oil leaks that have nothing to do with what we did are causing the issues.

GaleForce 08-12-2014 10:32 AM

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Originally Posted by jwick (Post 2928127)
That hasn't crossed my mind but the oil leaks have made me regret, almost wish I hadn't do it, the process. Sucks that we did all this great work ourselves and stupid little oil leaks that have nothing to do with what we did are causing the issues.

:iagree:

jwick 08-12-2014 10:38 AM

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Originally Posted by GaleForce (Post 2928153)
:iagree:

Now that I think of it I couldn't go back NA. I went and sold all my parts. Guess if I ever get rid of it it'll be as a turbo car.:ugh2:

Mitco39 08-12-2014 11:13 AM

I too had similar issues with the leaks. I had Sasha redo my lines (after attempting to fix them myself and having nothing but issues) and I have not had even a drop since. Something is funny with this car and these oil lines, seems to be a much to common issue.

jwick 08-12-2014 11:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Mitco39 (Post 2928215)
I too had similar issues with the leaks. I had Sasha redo my lines (after attempting to fix them myself and having nothing but issues) and I have not had even a drop since. Something is funny with this car and these oil lines, seems to be a much to common issue.

I think the obscenely high oil pressure has something to do with it

GaleForce 08-12-2014 11:59 AM

So far it looks like one 90 degree fitting. I thought buying a "high quality" brand name fitting (Russel Performance) would solve the leaking issue. Nope. I really don't want to drop $25 per fitting until I get a good one.

The car will be going up on jack stands hopefully this afternoon. Looks like I'll be doing an early oil change and swap out the bad fitting, I bought an extra just in case. It's almost like I can see into the future. :facepalm: :rofl2:


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