Three months ago I thought I might have a problem with one of my turbos when I found a small amount of oil under the right side. (https://rennlist.com/forums/993-turb...-or-major.html) Based on the advice of my Rennlist brothers, I didn’t panic. I started at the most simple explanation which came from Quadcammer; the large oil filter was on too tight.

A couple weeks ago I changed the oil and filters. I found that I had put the large filter on so tight during the last oil change that I crushed it while trying to removing it. Since installing the new filter I have had no issues.

Thanks for the sound advise Oliver.

 

glad you don't have turbo problems (or maybe too bad you don't get to upgrade?...)
btw I believe it's usually the small filter that is thought to be the culprit.

 

Chuck you changed the filter on the oil tank?

 

Chuck, you need to get off the steroids!

 

Chuck, I'm glad to hear it was something simple (although I do believe it was the small filter, no?)

Either way, I constantly have to stop myself from "just a little tighter" on some items without torque specs.

Either way, enjoy in good health and happy holidays.

 

I changed both filters and both were on tight.... but the large one was way tight. Another lesson learned. Thanks guys.

 

Is a cure for this is to get the updated oil feed lines with one-way valves and the p-trap?

 

No. Mine has the upgraded lines. I think by over tightening you are defeating the valve in the OEM filter.

 

Ahh, I was a bit confused, so not having issues is about having the right lines, valves, brand of filter ,and proper torque! Thanks!

 

Yeah...... Nothing to it.

 

Chuck
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