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... you can't turbo the E16, but as you have already stated, there is no oil feed (which you can definitely rectify with a Tee off the oil pressure switch), you will however, need to have an oil return path. From memory, there is ...

... Whats the difference between e15 N/A and turbo block? Only the turbo oil supply is coming to my mind. Is adding a T-piece to the oil pressure sender a good way to go, to make a turbo oil supply? thanks! cheers Martin

... of weeks to hope fully have a strong bottom end also found that the oil pump wasnt to old on the block either so im hoping that it will hold good pressure

... new rings and bearings plus going to be figuring out how to fix the oil pressure issue that most n12s eventually get all in all the car will be getting some much needed ...

... motor was rebuilt, definitely cammed and possibly stroked -boost and oil pressure gauges -was originally two tone blue, but white has been sprayed over to make the ...

... Not overly keen on this strategy due to drilling holes and sealing oil issues...... See, traction control requires a certain amount of wheel ... but only at lower boost and these gave up one it got asked the higher pressure question. Additionally, the pipes Im using are just exhaust pipe ...

... way you have is going to result in pressurizing the sump and blowing oil out of anywhere it can go! I would count yourself lucky you haven't blown ... from the AFM, and you can't plumb to hot side of the turbo, as sump pressure must be below inlet pressure! Make sure you get that last paragraph ...

... into the throttle body. This is what I'm hoping will stop the boost pressure forcing oil out of the rocker cover?? If this cant be done, then I will have to relocate the AF meter ...

... and the inability to get a decent tune through the carby. Had the head pressure tested and refaced as the guys reckoned there was a bit of warpage ... doesn't really cover the nitty gritty. I think I ran to 5 pages of oil-stained notes.

... only i wasn't so naive... First had a bit of dramas fitting the turbo oil drain, its in a bit of an awkward position and space is consumed by the ... and then stopped as though it wasn't letting it go any further under pressure. I don't know whats wrong but i have assignments to get too and ...

... out and disconnected the fuel relay and distributor to crank up for oil pressure. Engine was cranking perfectly fine. Then primed the fuel, although the fuel pump ...

... finally pulled them out last night and dropping them off to be cleaned, pressure tested and have new o-rings installed by this weekend. Then i'll need to replace the oil as I feel it is slightly contaminated from the leaking fuel.

... for the first 1000kms, then dump the water & run coolant & do a oil & filter change whilst your at it.. For run in methods there's a ... encase but I'm sure they will be bang on I'd recommend putting an oil pressure gauge on it & cranking it over until you see oil pressure then ...

... need to actually worry about. Fill it with some cheap and nasty mineral oil. Forget any fancy oils and dont bother with overpriced specialty "Running ... any time after its first start. While your plugs out cranking for oil pressure, set you ignition timing at the same time. Dont have to think ...

... out spark plugs, disconnecting ignition source and injectors to build oil pressure and make sure that the system is fully lubricated. -Let the car sort out its idle ...