Engine/Transmission (1994 - 1998) Need Info On Replacing Turbo Oil Drain Inlet

[HPLAGER]

I have an oil leak where the turbo oil drain inlet enters the block. The metal tubing elbow is actually loose, I removed it while trying to adjust it and see why it was loose. It appears to be a press fit into the block, no gaskets or O-rings. Has anyone ever had to replace this piece? I have two spares that I picked up from Cummins, but neither wants to slide in voluntarily. I would appreciate any help... Thanks!

 

[Jim Fulmer]

Welcome to the board, you have to tap them into the block with a hammer and screw driver or punch around that little raised lip, if you beat on the end it will egg it too much.



Jim

 

[HPLAGER]

Jim, thanx for the tip -- I have been an avid reader of these boards for sometime but it's rare for me to post. I can usually find the answer to my question by reading and learning from another's experience. I have been trying to seat that little @#$%^& little tube with a hammer and screwdriver, it's an awkward and tight spot to work in. I have the oil filter off and the air intake hose removed, but it's close quarters to swing a hammer. I will try it again in the morning. I guess I was looking for validation on using a hammer and punch or hoping that somebody might have a tip/trick/advice that I had not considered. Thx again. .

 

[Bob4x4]

It is just like driving in a dipstick tube into a block. In those tight spots you may find it best to make a special tool that will fit around a good portion of the lip and also support the tube,so that when you drive it home it will not get deformed.



Bob

 

[HPLAGER]

Bob, thx for the info. While I am not exactly a novice when it comes to mechanical things, I have never had to seat a dipstick tube in a block. I had thought about making a "C" shaped tool that could fit around the tube and allow me to strike it with a hammer, kind of like a drift. Do you have any ideas as to what I could make it out of, or is there a tool available commercially (NAPA,etc) that you know of? Thx...

 

[Bob4x4]

The fastest way is to start with a deep socket of the appropriate size and make a c shape as you mentioned. then weld on a square drive(female) at the correct angle,that way you can use a long extension to use as a driver.



Bob