I found out this week that my oil return line that goes from the turbo to the oil pan has small hole in it. I went to the dealerships on wednesday to get it and they order it but as of now they will not have till monday. The problem is I have a dyno day saturday and I need my car together. I have couple questions, what is the oil return line made out of? Can I weld it? If I can't weld it, what are my other options? Any input would be greatly appreciated.

 

I am no expert on matter, but I would think that you may loose oil pressure under heavy load? Correct me anyone if this is false. I would re-schedule the dyno for another day just to be on the safe side. Just my opinion...

 

Well if I can weld it close, I should not loose pressure under heavey load, plus its a really small hole.

 

The return is not under "pressure"... it is a dump line back to the oil pan.

 

either way i'd reschedule...a dyno day isn't worth hurting your car

 

You can have it welded, as it is steel. There is no pressure on that line, as it is a return into the oil pan. If you don't have the time to get it welded, get some 5/8 id rubber hose (pref. fuel hose), and install it around the leak. Use a clamp to hold the hose to the return line. This will work as well, as long as the hole is not on a seam weld, or on the acordian style section of the return line.


Then there is always duct tape