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hi guys i'am going to turbo my 2H LC but would like to know if i can put the turbo retuen line in with the alt's return line or it must go to the sump..

Nat

mine gone to the sump when it wasnt shatterd

Mine went to the side cover where the pushrods are.

Alt return line (and especially the fitting on the engine end) will probably not flow well enough - oil could back up and push through turbo seals.

dogbreath_48 wrote:Alt return line (and especially the fitting on the engine end) will probably not flow well enough - oil could back up and push through turbo seals.

Agreed.. Punch a hole high in the sump and bronze a fitting in there. Easy done.

Put it in the side of the sump, but make sure it is above the level of the oil.

Is there any benefit to putting it in the sump instead of the lifter covers?
I figure on extreme angles oil could reach the level of the return in the sump, causing it to back up - is this possible?

can i put it in the cover in the side of the motor??

mine was there and i had no worries.

Nat84 wrote:can i put it in the cover in the side of the motor??

Thats where the installer put it on my Denco turbo.

yes go for the side cover, it drains directly to the sump and is a lot less effort.

dumbdunce wrote:yes go for the side cover, it drains directly to the sump and is a lot less effort.

How come you dont see any in the side cover. Its sounds like a good idea and heaps easier to install. I had an air research turbo high mount on my old 2h and the return went to the sump. Im just about to do a turbo job on my new 60 and (same air research turbo and high mount manifold). Im just wondering has anyone done the return line to the side cover before?

Here is the way mine was done;

Thats all i need to know . Thanks for that mate.

brendan rooke wrote:Thats all i need to know . Thanks for that mate.

yep same here thanks

Nice leak Mark

joel HJ60 wrote:Nice leak Mark

I don't fix any of my oil leaks - they inhibit rust.........

And we all know how 60's like to rust.

dogbreath_48 wrote:Alt return line (and especially the fitting on the engine end) will probably not flow well enough - oil could back up and push through turbo seals.

can back up and create hot spots in the block, causes a smokey turbo

sambo wrote:Put it in the side of the sump, but make sure it is above the level of the oil.

you can even "T" it into the sump drain plug, had that on a hilux for years with no worries, not ideal, but no cut and weld necessary, so above the oil line is not critical

So you wouldnt recomend putting the return fitting in the side cover?????