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Old Dec 13, 2007 | 04:01 PM
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had my return plumbed into my sump and it sits way above oil level, do you think it will be ok to use as its more of a right angle return. its twice as thick as the standard fiesta t2 return at 20mm thick.


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Old Dec 13, 2007 | 04:30 PM
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If its above the oil level, no problem
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Old Dec 13, 2007 | 04:37 PM
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That looks like it will drain okay, however is that far enough away from the alternator....... from the angle your photo is it looks like where the alternator would hang
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Old Dec 13, 2007 | 04:37 PM
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Originally Posted by Chip-3Door
If its above the oil level, no problem
its about 1.5 to 2 inches above oil level, i tried it with some water - 3.5 litres just wanted more f a curve like my old return-

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curve is better on paper, but TBH it wont matter in reality, the volume flowing through it is very small anyway
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Old Dec 13, 2007 | 04:44 PM
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Originally Posted by m4dyeti
That looks like it will drain okay, however is that far enough away from the alternator....... from the angle your photo is it looks like where the alternator would hang
hi mate, i have relocated higher up and to the left away from it sitting directly behine the oil pickup bracket.

here is where it sits now (red dot)

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Old Dec 13, 2007 | 07:26 PM
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Old Dec 13, 2007 | 07:43 PM
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a few people disagree with a 90 degree angle on fiesta turbo.com cant fault the welding, its top class! id prefer the t3 return pipe though!
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Old Dec 13, 2007 | 07:55 PM
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Mate, take everything you here on there and double check else where, somepeople help others just like to stir.

There wont be any issues with that at all... Just make sure to wrap it or the downpipe as the heat from the exhaust may kill the silicone as could the oil if its not the lined silicone
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Old Dec 13, 2007 | 07:59 PM
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Originally Posted by m4dyeti
Just make sure to wrap it or the downpipe as the heat from the exhaust may kill the silicone as could the oil if its not the lined silicone
Luke's raised the point i was just thinking - personally i'd go for braided hose
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Originally Posted by m4dyeti
Mate, take everything you here on there and double check else where, somepeople help others just like to stir.

There wont be any issues with that at all... Just make sure to wrap it or the downpipe as the heat from the exhaust may kill the silicone as could the oil if its not the lined silicone
dont worry its samco flurolined for oil and is sufficient for up to 930 degrees, Ł60 a meter tho
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will give it a go in the cold today, sump was also damaged on the carrier so i have to bend the lip back, touch wood it wont leak.
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Originally Posted by paceo
will give it a go in the cold today, sump was also damaged on the carrier so i have to bend the lip back, touch wood it wont leak.
im glad my cvh sump fitting days are over- worst thing ever to install

best of luck though mate
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will give it a go in the cold today, sump was also damaged on the carrier so i have to bend the lip back, touch wood it wont leak.
im glad my cvh sump fitting days are over- worst thing ever to install

best of luck though mate
piece of piss, look at my sticky guide in the fiesta turbo section.
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Old Dec 14, 2007 | 11:28 AM
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I hung my silicone gun box of bolts and patience when i sold the cvh mate...

zetec now
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