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[Uncle Boost]

Dan A, on 06 February 2012 - 10:03 PM, said:

Yay! See, totally something I would do

Test drive was really smooth!!! Fixed the leaky transmission oil line... Now the daunting task...the left Turbo Oil return pipe needs an O-ring... How hard is it to take the pipe out...I couldn't see jack Sh^t from underneath...I guess you either have to be an octopus or take the whole turbo off huh?

[S8ET6]

The pipe just pulls out. You don't need to remove the turbo. Just loosen the turbo from the manifold in order to gain some wiggle room and remove the hex screws attaching the pipe to the turbo. Pay close attention before removing it to how the pipe is routed around the other tubes back there or you'll waste a lot of time trying to figure it out later. I found it easier to place the oring on the tube then insert it into the block instead of putting the oring in the block first. Don't forget to replace the gasket for the drain tube. I used vasaline on the gasket to help hold it in place as I reinstalled the drain tube

[Uncle Boost]

S8ET6, on 07 February 2012 - 01:39 AM, said:

The pipe just pulls out. You don't need to remove the turbo. Just loosen the turbo from the manifold in order to gain some wiggle room and remove the hex screws attaching the pipe to the turbo. Pay close attention before removing it to how the pipe is routed around the other tubes back there or you'll waste a lot of time trying to figure it out later. I found it easier to place the oring on the tube then insert it into the block instead of putting the oring in the block first. Don't forget to replace the gasket for the drain tube. I used vasaline on the gasket to help hold it in place as I reinstalled the drain tube

Ok...Good Info brother... I will get the parts today...i guess when the weather gets a little warmer i'll tackle the pcv nightmare. Basically the only thing left other than the aforementioned is the SRS light and those pesky Daytime running lights..I am really wanting those things turned off. Thanks for the info S8ET6....I'll be in touch...