m sprank Posted April 19, 2014 Share Posted April 19, 2014 It has come to our attention (through an in house test and the info provided by a third party shop) that an unknown quantity of incorrectly machined 12mm short neck banjo fittings were shipped in our Filtered Turbo Oil Feed Line kits. It appears that our supplier decided that rather than make the custom fittings we specd they would "drill out"/bore some 7/16 fittings to 12mm. We did not catch this on initial inspection and now see an issue. When the fitting is "drilled out" or bored the internal oil recess depth is decreased. Which can cause low oil flow through the line and to the turbo. A pic of the "drilled out"/bored fitting in question is attached. We respectfully ask all customers of the line kit to check this fitting. If it has been machined in a way that resembles the pic, please contact us at: sales@infamousperformance.net or 760-881-1126 We will immediately replace the fitting with the proper one (not "drilled out" or bored) at no cost to the original purchaser. We have also changed suppliers for this fitting in an attempt to make sure this does not happen again. Replacements will be made with the new fitting (which was originally specd for our V2 kits in production now). We apologize for any inconvenience this might cause. Thank you in advance for you cooperation. As always we strive to provide the best possible products and service to our valued customers. http://legacygt.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=180117&d=1397873175 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xplosivo1 Posted April 19, 2014 Share Posted April 19, 2014 Any idea on the time frame these would be in the kits? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V8lolsubie Posted April 19, 2014 Share Posted April 19, 2014 What should it look like in comparison to the drilled one? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m sprank Posted April 19, 2014 Author Share Posted April 19, 2014 Not positive how many, not positive when the fittings were machined that way. We were having issues getting our full orders from the supplier, that is when we believe they began machining the 7/16" fittings to 12mm. We actually had already changed suppliers (due to the spotty availability and the work on our V2 kit) when we realized the issue. The pic is of the worst fitting we have found and yes, it flowed almost no oil. The others we have found (2 more so far) were not as aggressively machined. But, we will replace any fittings that were machined. Correct fittings show cadmium color all the way through. No shiny surface from re-machining. There should be a recessed area (around the hole) to allow oil flow 360 deg around the fitting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators BarManBean Posted April 19, 2014 Moderators Share Posted April 19, 2014 Here are some photos of mine...not sure what I'm looking for tho...? It is gold/brass colored in the middle with two bands of silver around each edge, if that helps. Hopefully the pictures show the details needed. http://i934.photobucket.com/albums/ad187/BarManBean/DSC_0853_zps90a6e5dd.jpg http://i934.photobucket.com/albums/ad187/BarManBean/56B1F2AB-1D9A-44BD-96F0-9330E4738EF0-11178-0000107B832CE375_zps7872f505.jpg http://i934.photobucket.com/albums/ad187/BarManBean/AE9CB99A-A787-4508-9062-3935376FE709-11178-0000107B772A7E0D_zps024bc298.jpg http://i934.photobucket.com/albums/ad187/BarManBean/CA326E68-570D-4712-8A57-6209F1143229-11178-0000107B72756058_zps89ae73be.jpg "Bullet-proof" your OEM TMIC! <<Buy your kit here>> Not currently in stock Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m sprank Posted April 21, 2014 Author Share Posted April 21, 2014 Has it been in use? If your kit has been in use and there have been no issues, there should be no issues. We have seen fittings that were bored and do not have issues. The extreme is what is pictured in post 1 and this is the concern. No internal oil galley in the fitting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xplosivo1 Posted April 21, 2014 Share Posted April 21, 2014 Has it been in use? If your kit has been in use and there have been no issues, there should be no issues. We have seen fittings that were bored and do not have issues. The extreme is what is pictured in post 1 and this is the concern. No internal oil galley in the fitting. I'll assume my kit is fine then, it's been on the car with an 18G for about 4k miles and so far, other than my oh-so-fabulous Shamar tune, I've had no issues. Thanks for keeping us all informed of the possibel fault. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m sprank Posted April 21, 2014 Author Share Posted April 21, 2014 Another oddity. All of the supplied fittings should have a flat spot int the banjo fitting opposite the -4 an threaded side (from the machining process). Notice the flat spot in BarManBeans pic, then notice no flat spot in the post #1 pic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xplosivo1 Posted April 21, 2014 Share Posted April 21, 2014 Another oddity. All of the supplied fittings should have a flat spot int the banjo fitting opposite the -4 an threaded side (from the machining process). Notice the flat spot in BarManBeans pic, then notice no flat spot in the post #1 pic. Are you referring to these flat spots? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m sprank Posted April 21, 2014 Author Share Posted April 21, 2014 No, the outside of the fitting. The flat spot looking directly at you when you look at the pic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xplosivo1 Posted April 21, 2014 Share Posted April 21, 2014 oh ok, definitley different... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acumenhokie Posted June 30, 2014 Share Posted June 30, 2014 Pulled mine today. I think that I'm ok since the top of it has a flat spot but I'd like someone to confirm... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m sprank Posted June 30, 2014 Author Share Posted June 30, 2014 Appears as though it was working properly. If it worries you, I can replace it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xplosivo1 Posted June 30, 2014 Share Posted June 30, 2014 Sorry for the hijack, but if I want to clean the filter is it just a matter of removing it and spraying with carb cleaner or brake cleaner? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m sprank Posted July 1, 2014 Author Share Posted July 1, 2014 Any solvent will work. Soap and water will work. Compressed air will work. Remove the filter body, open it up, remove the filter element, clean, re-install all, prime with oil and start up. Actually very easy procedure (especially compared to removing and cleaning an OEM filtered union screw). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators BarManBean Posted July 1, 2014 Moderators Share Posted July 1, 2014 Any solvent will work. Soap and water will work. Compressed air will work. Remove the filter body, open it up, remove the filter element, clean, re-install all, prime with oil and start up. Actually very easy procedure (especially compared to removing and cleaning an OEM filtered union screw). prime with oil. an important step right there, I honestly would not have thought of that "Bullet-proof" your OEM TMIC! <<Buy your kit here>> Not currently in stock Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m sprank Posted July 1, 2014 Author Share Posted July 1, 2014 When servicing the oil supply system of the turbo, always prime prior to start up. Easy enough to pull the fuel pump fuse and crank the motor until the oil pressure light turns off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
INTP_ty Posted October 22, 2015 Share Posted October 22, 2015 Bringing this thread back from the dead. My turbo just went after a year. No idea this thread existed. Oil level okay. No debris found in either banjo bolt or filter. No codes (OCV's okay) BNR 16g starved Check your fittings! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m sprank Posted October 23, 2015 Author Share Posted October 23, 2015 If it took a year, its not the fitting. If it were the fitting the turbo would not have lasted more than 50 miles. A replacement was sent out to you today regardless. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
INTP_ty Posted October 24, 2015 Share Posted October 24, 2015 If it took a year, its not the fitting. If it were the fitting the turbo would not have lasted more than 50 miles. A replacement was sent out to you today regardless. !! Filter inside banjo bolt coming from block was full of debris. Banjo bolts off top of turbo and passenger side AVCS were okay. Hopefully fixed. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m sprank Posted October 26, 2015 Author Share Posted October 26, 2015 Blockage of the inline banjo filter (if still present) will do it every time. Sorry to hear that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
INTP_ty Posted October 26, 2015 Share Posted October 26, 2015 Blockage of the inline banjo filter (if still present) will do it every time. Sorry to hear that. Received the fitting today. It's on and the vehicle is running. Thanks! It was rebuilt by a Subaru dealership. He was aware of the issue. Don't understand why he didn't remove it during the rebuild. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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