[rmz]

I'm in middle of installing new turbos @ 88k miles. Old lines were pretty tight/rusted in, but with some prying and prodding they are out. Locking flanges on the water lines, and oil inlet lines at the block were bent mildly due to prying etc, but they were able to be bent back.

New o-rings etc, with the turbo install kit, lines look ok.

Did you guys install all new oil/water lines? I had a leak on the return lines at the bottom of the turbo bearing housing, so I bought 2 new return lines.

But I am wondering if its worth it to just get all new lines, or just install the new o-rings and run the existing lines?

Thoughts?

[Chitown335i]

Originally Posted by rmz

I'm in middle of installing new turbos @ 88k miles. Old lines were pretty tight/rusted in, but with some prying and prodding they are out. Locking flanges on the water lines, and oil inlet lines at the block were bent mildly due to prying etc, but they were able to be bent back.

New o-rings etc, with the turbo install kit, lines look ok.

Did you guys install all new oil/water lines? I had a leak on the return lines at the bottom of the turbo bearing housing, so I bought 2 new return lines.

But I am wondering if its worth it to just get all new lines, or just install the new o-rings and run the existing lines?

Thoughts?

My thought has alays been....if you're going in deep. And think you may need something or something doesn't look right. Replace it anyway to make yourself feel better you have new parts . Peace of mind really.

[firemanjust1]

With this type of work I always try to replace everthing with in reason, while your in there I would good maintenence .