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driving without oil feed line......??? need help ASAP!

Discussion in 'Turbo Tech Questions' started by BOSS 32V, Oct 17, 2009.

  1. BOSS 32V

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    Nov 5, 2008
    My oil feed line is leaking and needs to be replaced but i'm moving and i need to drive the car to the new place tomorrow, i can just plug the feed line for now, i have to drive it for 6 miles exactly, would this hurt the turbo even if i dont get on boost or rev it past 2k rpms?

    It's a T76 Turbonetics ball bearing btw....

    Thanks!
     
  2. 99TTGT

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    Dec 15, 2007
    yes it will hurt it
    fix it or tow it
     
  3. BOSS 32V

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    Nov 5, 2008
    Damn it! Is there anything i could use from the hardware store for now?
     
  4. PrecisionTurboMustang

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    Jan 27, 2006
    I have used copper tubing with compression fittings in a bind. Do not drive it with the feed line removed.
     
  5. strkdblwncapri

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    Sep 1, 2006
    dont do it! would you drive your car without any engine oil? same thing, moving parts need lube.
     
  6. Disney Lincoln

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    Feb 14, 2003
    OMG how hard is it to replace a oil feed line???
     
  7. TexasTwins

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    Jan 17, 2006
    I think getting one on short notice os the problem but I bet you could get some line from the parts store and rig it up, how bad is the leak?

    what is the line made of?
     
  8. facracr

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    Jan 23, 2009
    Where is the leak at?
    how bad is it?
    Could some duck tape fix it for a very temporary fix?
     
  9. BOSS 32V

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    Nov 5, 2008
    Thanks for the help guys, i used some copper fittings, heater hose and hose clamps :doh: but made it to the new place, i ordered a real oil feed hose from jegs and will do it right this time without rushing :2thumbs:
     
  10. SprayedSDime

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    Oct 22, 2005
    Pics of the rigged setup! :D haha
     
  11. svooh

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    Oct 6, 2004
    Couple of barbed fittings, hose, and triple-clamp it to "get you by" might work???
     
  12. decipha

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    Nov 28, 2007
    uhh 10-4 he already said it did work

    im with dude, pics of the African ingenuity please
     
  13. PrecisionTurboMustang

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    Jan 27, 2006
    Fuck you racist fucker.
     
  14. mootang

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    Mar 29, 2006
    you have to quote it in case he decides to edit his post :D
     
  15. huffer

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  16. slowfox

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    Oh yeah............Fuck you you damned free thinker. Damned yank. LOL
     
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