Ive recently had a Lateral MD 321T overhaulled by Turbo Dynamics but have a very slight weep on the inlet oil feed which has been sensibly torqued. TD have suggested to fit a lower pressure (restricted) oil inlet which was tried but this still does not fix the weep, and it looks like the turbo will now have to be sent back to TD for further investigation. Anyone else had any weeps on their oil inlets on this turbo??

 

on my first md321h which i had fitted at scoobyclinic a few years back they had to have a few goes at trying to seal it.i now have the md321t+ which has just been overhauled and fitted with a new pipe and this one has a very slight weep on it.

 

How slight is slight? I am thinking it will eventually seal itself but dont want an engine fire in the mean time? Are these turbos renouned for weeping, as my friend has a Lateral 321 H which also very slightly weeps, how did Scooby Clinic eventually seal your "H" is there anything which can be used like a PTFE sealer??

Thanks

 

scoobyclinic ordered another feed pipe as i can remember,but even then i think they had trouble with that aswell.the one on my car now is barely noticable its not leaking as such its just as if its damp all the time.

 

Ive found some of this stuff and may give it a try, although a fit for purpose joint shouldnt need it, not good for such a quality product from a SN sponsor.

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Guys, where exactly is the leak from ? is there a problem with the hose, or from the -4 fitting ?

- fittings are designed to self seal, and this is the first time I've been made aware of a problem with this method. I would be very careful about using any sealer, because if the tiniest bit comes loose, it can block the internal oil feed, and destroy the bearing.

If there is a faulty hose, let me know, and I'll replace it.


Mark.

 

Hi Mark, a thank you in passing ! My car managed 390 bhp after the belated attentions of the JGM this very evening !

Thanks for the MD321H, I couldn't have made it without one ! ! ! !

So how do I squeeze the last 11 bhp I NEEED to be proper quick ?

LOL

duncan

 

lol.. I was conservative with the road dyno settings considering we were 3up.. it might be there already...

Simon

 

the leak is directly on top of the turbo were the hose bolts to it.

 

Ok, I want to narrow this down.

There is an adapter that screws directly into the top of the turbo, and then the hose screws onto the adapter.

Is it leaking from the turbo to adapter, or adapter to hose ?


Mark.

 

Morning Simon.... don't foget the full fuel tank

Many thanks,

dunx

 

carn't be sure as i would need to clean the area down and keep an eye on it, but my car is back in at chys having the engine rebuilt again so until it comes back i wont know.i suppose he could have a look when he gets it up and running again.