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Chris Faulk
03-03-2006, 12:45 PM
Is the drain tube on the T-III different than 8-valve cars? I got under the car to look and found that mine was much larger diameter than what I'm used to seeing.

Is it specific to the T-III or can I just replace the rubber like I always have in the 8-valve setups?

turbovanmanČ
03-03-2006, 01:12 PM
The actual rubber part is the same as 8v, the elbow on the turbo is different. I also found on mine, the metal sleeve that goes into the aluminium came loose and had to reglue it. Chased that one for a few months, drove me nuts.

Chris Faulk
03-03-2006, 01:24 PM
The actual rubber part is the same as 8v, the elbow on the turbo is different. I also found on mine, the metal sleeve that goes into the aluminium came loose and had to reglue it. Chased that one for a few months, drove me nuts.

That's what I was wondering...the elbow threw me for a loop.

Thanks Simon! :thumb:

2.216VTurbo
03-03-2006, 11:59 PM
That rubber is special high temp silicone, be careful what you use there. Lots of heat from the impeller housing and from the hot oil.

Chris Faulk
03-04-2006, 11:51 AM
Yes sir, had that part covered but thank you for reminding me. :thumb: