Engine/Transmission (1994 - 1998) Bypassing turbo oil line

[NCovey]

I am sure the headline got some WTF's, but it is legit. I have my engine about ready to test fire, but I don't have the turbo yet, so I was wondering if there would be any problem bypassing the turbo oil feed line to the oil drain just to start and run it for the first time. Thanks-Nicholas

 

[PToombs]

Make sure you have it fastened in the drain line good.

If you just stick it in there, it will rear it's oil spewing end out of the drain so fast it will put 2 quarts on the fender and ground before you can shut it off.



Don't ask me how I know. #@$%!

 

[NCovey]

So no problem doing it this way? I wouldn't think so, but I just don't want an over sight that could ruin a new engine. -Nicholas

 

[BSMcCauley]

If you don't have a turbo to lube yet, you might think about just plugging the oil feed line.

 

[Forrest Nearing]

I'd put a turbo on it before you test fire it

 

[hsmith]

Probably need some ear plugs too.

 

[RAMICATOR]

i connected the feed to the return a get the truck off the trailer and into the shop after the turbo decided to let go. sounded like and acky n/a tractor, but maybe that was from what was left of the compressor wheel plastered to the valves:{