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Old Jul 23, 2011 | 09:30 PM
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The flange at the top of the oil return line that mates up to the center section is notorious for leaking. It's happened to my installs on several occasions. The factory even went so far as to redesign the drain gasket. The gasket has a top side and a bottom side. It is relatively easy to cross thread or strip the tiny little bolts. Some people have even complained of oil leaking out through the threads of the two bolts.
Old Jul 23, 2011 | 09:39 PM
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Originally Posted by sparky
The flange at the top of the oil return line that mates up to the center section is notorious for leaking. It's happened to my installs on several occasions. The factory even went so far as to redesign the drain gasket. The gasket has a top side and a bottom side. It is relatively easy to cross thread or strip the tiny little bolts. Some people have even complained of oil leaking out through the threads of the two bolts.
Oh I know lol. I had to deal with this many times but usually from the bottom to the oil pan. This however doesn't seem to be the case. the actual return line where the top connects is free of oil. The oil starts halfway on the return pipe but I can clearly see it on the actual clamp for the turbo to hotside. The leaking is very small now though so Im hoping its residual oil coming out.
Old Jul 23, 2011 | 09:40 PM
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Originally Posted by def1
I will say I never had problems with FP customer service. They were straightforward with me. And now that the problem seems fixed I can't say I have any problem with their turbos either.
Sorry, I wasn't referring to you when I made the "sniper" comment.It's just that there seems to be a defined and apparent bushwhacker mentality concerning the FP products.But, like I said....I wasn't referring to you in any way whatsoever. I sympathize with your plight and I hope that you get the issue totally resolved.

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