RollOffKing270 Posted Monday at 08:02 PM Author Share Posted Monday at 08:02 PM 33 minutes ago, fjh said: tighten the tube to the turbo first install and loosely gotighten the tube to the block let it find its own center then tighten it! I also suggest using an extra oring above the captured oring and filling the top with scone BUT you needto let the silicone SET Do it on a day when the engine does not have to run! The idea here is you want everything to find its natural position! can I use high temp RTV to fill the gap above the second gasket? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/74435-2004-mack-granite-blowing-oil-from-the-return-tube/page/2/#findComment-569584 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joey Mack Posted Monday at 08:10 PM Share Posted Monday at 08:10 PM I have done that before.. when a new elbow wasnt available . 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/74435-2004-mack-granite-blowing-oil-from-the-return-tube/page/2/#findComment-569585 Share on other sites More sharing options...
RollOffKing270 Posted Monday at 09:23 PM Author Share Posted Monday at 09:23 PM 1 hour ago, Joey Mack said: I have done that before.. when a new elbow wasnt available . Double gasketed with same size as OEM. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/74435-2004-mack-granite-blowing-oil-from-the-return-tube/page/2/#findComment-569587 Share on other sites More sharing options...
fjh Posted Monday at 09:27 PM Share Posted Monday at 09:27 PM 1 hour ago, Joey Mack said: I have done that before.. when a new elbow wasnt available . yup Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/74435-2004-mack-granite-blowing-oil-from-the-return-tube/page/2/#findComment-569588 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joey Mack Posted Monday at 09:50 PM Share Posted Monday at 09:50 PM Nice and clean. Are you adding more RTV at this point ? I am still concerned about how much oil was pumped out. I am thinking there is a bit too much play in the turbine shaft. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/74435-2004-mack-granite-blowing-oil-from-the-return-tube/page/2/#findComment-569590 Share on other sites More sharing options...
RollOffKing270 Posted Monday at 10:00 PM Author Share Posted Monday at 10:00 PM 8 minutes ago, Joey Mack said: Nice and clean. Are you adding more RTV at this point ? I am still concerned about how much oil was pumped out. I am thinking there is a bit too much play in the turbine shaft. The truck runs way too smooth. I’m going to let all of this cure and we will see what happens. 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/74435-2004-mack-granite-blowing-oil-from-the-return-tube/page/2/#findComment-569593 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joey Mack Posted Monday at 10:08 PM Share Posted Monday at 10:08 PM I know its too late now,,, but are you absolutely sure the elbow mounted to the engine isnt restricting the oil, as if there was too much RTV that squeezed into the port. Another thought, have you cleaned the steel wool filter in the overboard breather.? Is it breathing good? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/74435-2004-mack-granite-blowing-oil-from-the-return-tube/page/2/#findComment-569594 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joey Mack Posted Monday at 10:09 PM Share Posted Monday at 10:09 PM Sorry about all the questions, but diagnosing this way, isnt always easy for me.. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/74435-2004-mack-granite-blowing-oil-from-the-return-tube/page/2/#findComment-569595 Share on other sites More sharing options...
RollOffKing270 Posted Monday at 10:15 PM Author Share Posted Monday at 10:15 PM 5 minutes ago, Joey Mack said: I know its too late now,,, but are you absolutely sure the elbow mounted to the engine isnt restricting the oil, as if there was too much RTV that squeezed into the port. Another thought, have you cleaned the steel wool filter in the overboard breather.? Is it breathing good? I cleaned it up nice before the RTV I replaced the filter in the overboard breather not long ago I will check it again. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/74435-2004-mack-granite-blowing-oil-from-the-return-tube/page/2/#findComment-569597 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Joey Mack Posted Monday at 10:20 PM Popular Post Share Posted Monday at 10:20 PM Ok. Nice and clean.. the breather is probably fine, you would have had dripping from the hose if you had an issue there. I really like how clean you work.. I know others agree. 3 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/74435-2004-mack-granite-blowing-oil-from-the-return-tube/page/2/#findComment-569599 Share on other sites More sharing options...
fjh Posted Tuesday at 01:00 AM Share Posted Tuesday at 01:00 AM 2 hours ago, RollOffKing270 said: The truck runs way too smooth. I’m going to let all of this cure and we will see what happens. Good job yup see how it goes! 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/74435-2004-mack-granite-blowing-oil-from-the-return-tube/page/2/#findComment-569620 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post RollOffKing270 Posted Tuesday at 04:01 PM Author Popular Post Share Posted Tuesday at 04:01 PM 15 hours ago, fjh said: Good job yup see how it goes! So far so good, about 90 miles in. No signs of oil seepage. Say a prayer! Lol. 3 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/74435-2004-mack-granite-blowing-oil-from-the-return-tube/page/2/#findComment-569687 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joey Mack Posted Tuesday at 04:04 PM Share Posted Tuesday at 04:04 PM That is great news. Jojo 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/74435-2004-mack-granite-blowing-oil-from-the-return-tube/page/2/#findComment-569688 Share on other sites More sharing options...
RollOffKing270 Posted Tuesday at 04:05 PM Author Share Posted Tuesday at 04:05 PM Just now, Joey Mack said: That is great news. Jojo Waaaay better throttle / turbo response .. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/74435-2004-mack-granite-blowing-oil-from-the-return-tube/page/2/#findComment-569689 Share on other sites More sharing options...
fjh Posted Tuesday at 08:00 PM Share Posted Tuesday at 08:00 PM 3 hours ago, RollOffKing270 said: Waaaay better throttle / turbo response .. Doubt that’s related however good news as well!😅 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/74435-2004-mack-granite-blowing-oil-from-the-return-tube/page/2/#findComment-569731 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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