help regarding tapping the block or oil pan

[ConeKilrAutoX]

I plan on tapping the block or the oil pan on the voy sometime in the next 2 weeks for my oil return line from the turbo. I was wondering if someone could guide me as to where the best spot for this would be?


if possible could you indicate where on this picture? I really appreciate the help!
THANK YOU
- Mike
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[groundshock]

Tee off by the oil pressure sender above the oil filter?

 

[AbsoluteZero]

Tee off by the oil pressure sender above the oil filter?

Shouldn't the return line be to a low or no pressure area to ensure flow thru the turbo?

 

[Mark20]

Can you use one of those adapters that goes to the oil filter mount that lets you use an external oil cooler?

 

[ConeKilrAutoX]

thats a pressurized location. I am using an adapter there for my oil feed line but the return has to have no back pressure or ill blow the seals in the turbo i just dont know where specifically on the block or pan is a good location. thank you for the responses so far though!

 

[AbsoluteZero]

How about returning to the valve cover thru the PCV intake? You could tee into this filtered air line and it should be a low pressure area.

(off subject question... how far south of Erie? A bunch of my early ancestors are buried in the Mill Village town cemetery.)

 

[ConeKilrAutoX]

haha I too thought of that but its above the gravity fed turbo return line. I would need an oil pump and its another thing to go wrong as pointed out by members awhile back.
and I am in Edinboro so I know exactly what you are talking about.

 

[limequat]

On that picture just to the left of the axle pass through and just below the pan rail.

 

[ConeKilrAutoX]

On that picture just to the left of the axle pass through and just below the pan rail.

great! thank you