Adam K

I'm about to assemble and fit a vf35 on my classic.
When mounting the oil return flange, in the manual the tightening torque is very low, should these bolts be loctite'd? Or will the chemichals burn?
The banjo bolts I guess should not be loctite'd since they are torqued much higher.(?)

sy.

iTrader: (8)

no locktite for any thing the bango's have compressed copper o rings as for the oil drain there is no pressure there hence the low tightening torque just a gasket
on the face job done,

Adam K

Thanks!
Though so, but w/ SN a mouseclick away....
Have a new oil return gasket waiting and hope the copper gaskets are still OK...
Another subject (almost)... When I removed the old turbo there was no way I could unbolt the oilfeed on engine side so just bent it so I could remove the blower, that pipe is bendable, right? Right!?

Harryr34

iTrader: (9)

You have to be carefull with the oil feed hard pipe. I bent it slightly on my sti and it started to leak. I have just received a set of three braided hoses, t-piece etc... to replace the hard pipe.

silent running

I've bent mine a couple of times, it works, but it doesn't feel right - I know why you're worried. You'll soon know if it springs a leak LOL, then just replace it for a braided flexi hose.

Adam K

Thanks.
I've already decided against heatwrapping or covering the thing before it goes on, want to check all sides up to and including mapping session before I hide it...