[Hunterderjunge]

Hey all,

Just installed the ZZP mid pipe and downpipe, and on startup this oil line began to leak pretty steadily. I think I might’ve accidentally pulled on it or broke it, not sure. Anyways, is there any fix for this without replacing the line? There’s no chance that I’ll be able to make it to a repair shop safely as it begins to start smoking about 15 seconds after startup.
Any help is much appreciated.

 

[Thebigzeus]

Looks like the turbo oil feed line.

How-To: Replace Turbo Oil Feed Line

How-To: Replace Turbo Oil Feed Line Overview: The turbo oil feed line has a tendency to leak at the engine block seal after about 50,000 miles or 3 years. The replacement feed line on 2011-2013 models includes two o-rings instead of one in addition to an integrated heat shield over the o-rings...

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Part: Amazon.com: 55592600 PIPE 3.358 : Automotive

 

[Hunterderjunge]

Looks like the turbo oil feed line.

How-To: Replace Turbo Oil Feed Line

How-To: Replace Turbo Oil Feed Line Overview: The turbo oil feed line has a tendency to leak at the engine block seal after about 50,000 miles or 3 years. The replacement feed line on 2011-2013 models includes two o-rings instead of one in addition to an integrated heat shield over the o-rings...

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Part: Amazon.com: 55592600 PIPE 3.358 : Automotive

cool, they had it at a local auto parts shop for $30 so that’s pretty cool. It was still the OEM piece too and that car is 10 years old with 100k miles, surprising that it lasted that long.

 

[_GABO_]

cool, they had it at a local auto parts shop for $30 so that’s pretty cool. It was still the OEM piece too and that car is 10 years old with 100k miles, surprising that it lasted that long.

Were you able to get the ACDelco/GM part? The Dorman one swaps out the Torx bit for an Allen head.

 

[Hunterderjunge]

Were you able to get the ACDelco/GM part? The Dorman one swaps out the Torx bit for an Allen head.

The brand was Gates, part TL103. Same bolts as OEM.

 

[Valpo Cruze]

cool, they had it at a local auto parts shop for $30 so that’s pretty cool. It was still the OEM piece too and that car is 10 years old with 100k miles, surprising that it lasted that long.

on my old 12 1.4 I never had to replace it and I traded it in at 190,000 miles. On my daughters current 11 1.4 I had to replace it around 85,000 miles. Seems to be no rhyme or reason as to when the seal will fail. It’s an easy inexpensive fix though

 

[Hunterderjunge]

on my old 12 1.4 I never had to replace it and I traded it in at 190,000 miles. On my daughters current 11 1.4 I had to replace it around 85,000 miles. Seems to be no rhyme or reason as to when the seal will fail. It’s an easy inexpensive fix though

Yeah, although I will say I find it ridiculous when people here fix it every couple years for ‘preventative maintenance’. I can understand doing that kind of thing for fluids and for a hose or two, but that kind of thing just seems unnecessary considering it’s a simple fix.

 

[Valpo Cruze]

Changing it for fun is dumb. I’d rather spend that $30 on bourbon or ammo.

 

[Hunterderjunge]

Changing it for fun is dumb. I’d rather spend that $30 on bourbon or ammo.

Or half a tank of gas :’(

 

[JLL]

Changing it for fun is dumb.

I've changed lots of parts for fun...

 

[Hunterderjunge]

I've changed lots of parts for fun...

Wanna do a tutorial video on how to replace the rear main seal?

…for fun?

 

[JLL]

Wanna do a tutorial video on how to replace the rear main seal?

…for fun?

You're about 4 months too late. I just finished up an in-frame performance rebuild. But I was debating pulling the engine. I could probably get you instructions if you need them though.

 

[Hunterderjunge]

You're about 4 months too late. I just finished up an in-frame performance rebuild. But I was debating pulling the engine. I could probably get you instructions if you need them though.

Just messing with you, I would probably resort to alcoholism if that ever happened.

 

[JLL]

Just messing with you, I would probably resort to alcoholism if that ever happened.

Believe it of not removing the engine and transmission isn't as difficult as you might think with the proper tools.

 

[Jorgem]

Hey all,

Just installed the ZZP mid pipe and downpipe, and on startup this oil line began to leak pretty steadily. I think I might’ve accidentally pulled on it or broke it, not sure. Anyways, is there any fix for this without replacing the line? There’s no chance that I’ll be able to make it to a repair shop safely as it begins to start smoking about 15 seconds after startup.
Any help is much appreciated. View attachment 295125

Thats your turbo oil feed line, odds are the problem ring is bad, if thats the original one then it needs to be replaced since they were poorly made, they have newer ones with 2 orings on it to stop the leak. They run like less than 20 bucks. Easy peasy fix

 

[MnXruzeTakeover]

Changing it for fun is dumb. I’d rather spend that $30 on bourbon or ammo.

Wow your so cool

 

[Thebigzeus]

Yeah, although I will say I find it ridiculous when people here fix it every couple years for ‘preventative maintenance’. I can understand doing that kind of thing for fluids and for a hose or two, but that kind of thing just seems unnecessary considering it’s a simple fix.

Because if it cokes up with burnt oil it ruins your turbo. Therefore it is preventative maintenance.

 

[Valpo Cruze]

Wow your so cool

Yeah I enjoy being a sarcastic cheesy ************

 

[Cruze CTRL]

Because if it cokes up with burnt oil it ruins your turbo. Therefore it is preventative maintenance.

A PAO/Ester oil and a turbo timer.. that's preventive maint.