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n240sxfnatic · 10-18-2008, 03:06 PM

Can I use heater hose, or what should I use?

96Turbo · 10-18-2008, 03:14 PM

nope, no to heater hose. It will crack when exposed to oil.

i had this same problem a while ago when i had to repair my oil drain line from the turbo.

I ended up using a short piece of hydraulic hose (try to find the thinnest stuff you can find if you need it to make a bend). Also, if you need it to make a bend you're more than likely going to need one of those spring looking things that wraps around the hose to prevent it from kinking

oh yea, there's always stainless braided stuff. What do you need it for? that would help me help u

n240sxfnatic · 10-18-2008, 05:38 PM

Well my drain flange gasket was leaking and I replaced it. I have a braided line clamped on their but put it on with the motor out so it was on extremely tight and could barely get it off, theres no way its going back cause ive tried. I need something asap. Is there anything at napa, autozone? Where could I get hydrolic hose?

Could I use this?
http://www.napaonline.com/MasterPage...f8%22+Hose+I.D.

Marcus · 10-18-2008, 05:41 PM

just go to autozone and get a power steering line. they should have it.

ChicagoS14 · 10-18-2008, 08:27 PM

Why not order a normal oil return line kit? Its not expensive and you will have what you need in it.

Zach90Turbo · 10-18-2008, 08:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ChicagoS14

Why not order a normal oil return line kit? Its not expensive and you will have what you need in it.

I suppose it's a greater victory to know that you made a 5 dollar wal-mart garden hose work when it shouldn't have...

ej2civic · 10-18-2008, 08:44 PM

go to napa and get transmission cooler line, oil wont hurt it, and it is almost as flexable as heater hose

96Turbo · 10-18-2008, 08:48 PM

yes, depending on the size of the line power steering/transmission line will work fine.

In my case, i needed 3/4" hose which i couldn't find in P.S. hose so i had to get creative. Just go to an auto parts store that has good employees. Most of the time the kid working behind the counter is a fucking moron and can't help you unless you have a part number. So you gotta find an O.G. guy who will actually help you come up with a solution

n240sxfnatic · 10-18-2008, 10:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ChicagoS14

Why not order a normal oil return line kit? Its not expensive and you will have what you need in it.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zach90Turbo

I suppose it's a greater victory to know that you made a 5 dollar wal-mart garden hose work when it shouldn't have...

maybe you didnt read my whole post, I need it asap

10-18-2008, 03:06 PM	#1
n240sxfnatic Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: West Des Moines, Ia Age: 33 Posts: 493 Trader Rating: (6) Feedback Score: 6 reviews	Maybe a dumb ? what can I use for oil return line Can I use heater hose, or what should I use?

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Marcus Nissanaholic! Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: San Diego Age: 33 Posts: 2,065 Trader Rating: (18) Feedback Score: 18 reviews	just go to autozone and get a power steering line. they should have it. Last edited by Marcus; 10-28-2008 at 02:07 AM..

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ChicagoS14 Zilvia Addict Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Chicago Age: 34 Posts: 695 Trader Rating: (6) Feedback Score: 6 reviews	Why not order a normal oil return line kit? Its not expensive and you will have what you need in it. __________________ 95 240SX 1JZGTE \| SC300 2JZGE daily www.240sxguide.com

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ej2civic Leaky Injector Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Northern CT Posts: 104 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	go to napa and get transmission cooler line, oil wont hurt it, and it is almost as flexable as heater hose __________________

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10-18-2008, 03:14 PM	#2
96Turbo Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: AZ Age: 32 Posts: 1,315 Trader Rating: (11) Feedback Score: 11 reviews	nope, no to heater hose. It will crack when exposed to oil. i had this same problem a while ago when i had to repair my oil drain line from the turbo. I ended up using a short piece of hydraulic hose (try to find the thinnest stuff you can find if you need it to make a bend). Also, if you need it to make a bend you're more than likely going to need one of those spring looking things that wraps around the hose to prevent it from kinking oh yea, there's always stainless braided stuff. What do you need it for? that would help me help u

10-18-2008, 05:38 PM	#3
n240sxfnatic Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: West Des Moines, Ia Age: 33 Posts: 493 Trader Rating: (6) Feedback Score: 6 reviews	Well my drain flange gasket was leaking and I replaced it. I have a braided line clamped on their but put it on with the motor out so it was on extremely tight and could barely get it off, theres no way its going back cause ive tried. I need something asap. Is there anything at napa, autozone? Where could I get hydrolic hose? Could I use this? http://www.napaonline.com/MasterPage...f8%22+Hose+I.D.

10-18-2008, 08:48 PM	#8
96Turbo Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: AZ Age: 32 Posts: 1,315 Trader Rating: (11) Feedback Score: 11 reviews	yes, depending on the size of the line power steering/transmission line will work fine. In my case, i needed 3/4" hose which i couldn't find in P.S. hose so i had to get creative. Just go to an auto parts store that has good employees. Most of the time the kid working behind the counter is a fucking moron and can't help you unless you have a part number. So you gotta find an O.G. guy who will actually help you come up with a solution