Citium2012

K, I was tightening the bolt on my metal oil drain line (DSM) and noticed it leaked oil a tad still so I tightened it one more time. Snap! I bought one of those retrieve studs and re-tap kits and other miscellaneous things. My second time doing this but this time it was disastrous. Turns out I drilled too far and opened a hole in the water inlet cavity and coolant is now leaking. Newly drilled hole was also fucked so threads won't slide in and new bolt wiggles... coolant all drained into the oil pan. After 6 hours, I find the oil leak was from a partial tear on the flange's gasket of the drain line ; a 5 minute fix and $3, but now the turbo is going to a machine shop. WHERE IS A GOOD MACHINE SHOP HELP ME OUT! I don't care how much, I want quality work.
Thanks guys.

sk8rmike

Abacus always treated me right.

Citium2012

I've always heard good things about them, but didn't realize they could repair things of these sort as well. I do appreciate it. I wouldn't be in such a huge rush to get the turbo back, but on average how long do they take (so I walk-in with an idea)? And where are they located?

boostedgst97

i did the same type thing man my bolt also snapped but i havent retapped it so it leaks oil still. i need to fix it soon

Citium2012

Wow, you must be leaking alot then eh? Oil prices are up too y'know, lol. I think I'm more mad that I lost my entire day off to my stupid ass.
Good to know someone's in the same boat though, thanks.

goldfish19

their is a good shop on the other side of mercury in hampton. i forgot the name but they seem to do top of the line work.

boostedgst97

actually the only time i lose oil is if its under heavy boost. i think im just gonna jb weld it since i odnt have the money to fix it

sk8rmike

It kind of just depends. Probably not too long with something as small as what you're talking about. Chuck will give you a real good estimate if you bring it up there and have him take a look at it.

Citium2012

Thanks a lot...although, I actually found out that when I was re-tapping, I obliterated the water/oil barrier and have water & metal shavings in my turbo's oil chamber now . Not sure how much labor would cost in all of that. So I just ordered a new 16G. Realistically, I don't get many days off of work so I'd never make it over to Abacus when I think about it. Thanks for the help!
If anyone wants my BIG 16G for rebuild or parts to beef up the 14b: $100.
Polished compressor, thermal coated & ported exhaust side and only 11 miles.