Hello all,
This post is a PSA for those of you doing down pipe and turbo work.
Over the weekend we had a fire caused by a disconnected oil line (magic invisible bolts)
http://www.fiestastforum.com/forum/...heat-shield-bolts-hold-any-oil-related-pieces
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Mishimoto does a decent guide of the down pipe install:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ok16KgZ1AQM
and [MENTION=731]chalituna[/MENTION] did a better guide:
http://www.fiestastforum.com/forum/threads/4472-Downpipe-install-DIY-with-pics!
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Both the guides miss the oil line location
Here is a photo of the oil line location (yellow, directly above the waste gate actuator/top of the 90[SUP]o[/SUP] turbo inlet pipe.
Here is the location in closer detail:
the bolt is very unique looking in comparison. But in the mix of things can get taken off. It's simple to reinstall, just place the line back into the block, this should align the bolt with the hole.
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IF YOU RUN THE MOTOR WITH THIS LINE OFF, YOU WILL PUKE OIL EVERYWHERE, AND LIKELY CAUSE A FIRE AT THE OIL FEED LINE.
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If this happens, you will need to do an oil change. 4.3 quarts of oil / motocraft PN FL-910S filter (factory).
https://cobbtuning.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/201233974-Tutorial-DIY-Fiesta-ST-Oil-Change
And clean the F*** out of the engine bay with de-greaser.
Do this with the intake to turbo inlet pipe off (and cowls etc) and the inlet and intake piping covered with something (we used a black garbage bag (cut into a square), zipped down, and then covered with a latex glove).
It should be about 3-5 rounds from the top of De-grease and spray then about two from the bottom after (note we had the heat shield off). You will likely still have smoke/ burning oil in small amounts.
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Thanks to the guys on the Forum and local Facebook page for saving me a tow truck ride and embarrassing conversation with the mechanic
Be safe out there folks! Fire should only come out the exhaust
This post is a PSA for those of you doing down pipe and turbo work.
Over the weekend we had a fire caused by a disconnected oil line (magic invisible bolts)
http://www.fiestastforum.com/forum/...heat-shield-bolts-hold-any-oil-related-pieces
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Mishimoto does a decent guide of the down pipe install:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ok16KgZ1AQM
and [MENTION=731]chalituna[/MENTION] did a better guide:
http://www.fiestastforum.com/forum/threads/4472-Downpipe-install-DIY-with-pics!
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Both the guides miss the oil line location
Here is a photo of the oil line location (yellow, directly above the waste gate actuator/top of the 90[SUP]o[/SUP] turbo inlet pipe.
Here is the location in closer detail:
the bolt is very unique looking in comparison. But in the mix of things can get taken off. It's simple to reinstall, just place the line back into the block, this should align the bolt with the hole.
***************************************************************************************************
IF YOU RUN THE MOTOR WITH THIS LINE OFF, YOU WILL PUKE OIL EVERYWHERE, AND LIKELY CAUSE A FIRE AT THE OIL FEED LINE.
***************************************************************************************************
If this happens, you will need to do an oil change. 4.3 quarts of oil / motocraft PN FL-910S filter (factory).
https://cobbtuning.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/201233974-Tutorial-DIY-Fiesta-ST-Oil-Change
And clean the F*** out of the engine bay with de-greaser.
Do this with the intake to turbo inlet pipe off (and cowls etc) and the inlet and intake piping covered with something (we used a black garbage bag (cut into a square), zipped down, and then covered with a latex glove).
It should be about 3-5 rounds from the top of De-grease and spray then about two from the bottom after (note we had the heat shield off). You will likely still have smoke/ burning oil in small amounts.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Thanks to the guys on the Forum and local Facebook page for saving me a tow truck ride and embarrassing conversation with the mechanic
Be safe out there folks! Fire should only come out the exhaust