As stated in another thread, I recently "upgraded" to a k26 turbo from a garrett on my 617. Unfortunately, upon test running it, I discovered oil seeping from the turbo drain line where it attaches to the turbocharger. I am quite familiar with the normal turbo drain leak further down the line but this is different - it is leaking from the turbo drain port itself. I took the thing apart to install a new gasket and came up with the same problem again. I took a closer look and noticed that the k26's oil drain port is square in shape whereas the drain line and gasket are both circular (as is the drain port on the garrett). Could the difference in shapes be causing this thing to not seal properly? After having 2 new gaskets not seal it up, I am considering squirting some 650f rtv on there and calling it a day. Can anybody think of a reason NOT to rtv it?
07-25-2010, 04:12 PM
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