Mine has sprung a pin-hole sized leak, which under pressure for a few days lost about 2 qts of oil . I can't even see the end of the line that connects to the block. Is that end also held in with a banjo bolt? Is there some clever way to replace it without removing the turbo? (EA82T)

The return line isnt under much pressure, it basicly drains into the crankcase.

But the location makes it real difficult to get to. If you have time, taking the turbo off is the bast way to get to it. Otherwise your going to be getting your arm real greasy. And make sure there arent any little kids around to hear you.

There is a banjo fitting on both ends. Where exactly is yours leaking?

If it is leaking in a regular tubing section, there are flair splices available. These are the same for brake lines. Some fuel injection hose (not regular fuel hose) will work just fine. I would make sure to only cut it with a small tubing cutter (roller type) and don't debur it unless you have the whole thing off, small metal slivers will eat your turbo inside out.

If it is leaking at the top banjo fitting- I have a replacement piece. $5 shipping is all I want for it. I use these turbos a lot on other projects and I usually use 1/4 fuel injection hose with the stock steel section banjoed to the turbo because it handles the heat.

 

 

Mine has sprung a pin-hole sized leak, which under pressure for a few days lost about 2 qts of oil . I can't even see the end of the line that connects to the block. Is that end also held in with a banjo bolt? Is there some clever way to replace it without removing the turbo? (EA82T)

It's leaking approximatly in the center of the vertical portion of the tube. It shouldn't be to hard to reach. I haven't heard of flair splices, would napa have them? Thanks!

The supply line from any EA82T will work, just grab one from a yard. If you can't find one, I can send you one UPS. Jim 604-466-6860

And, FYI, the other end of the supply line is on the back side of the head.

I would actually highly recommend replacing the hose with new instead of used. Why risk your turbo going kapuut when you can get a piece of hosing the right diameter and about 6" in length for roughly $2.00 from Napa and they have it in stock. Its also a lot more durable then the stock hose that originally came on the EA82T. I replaced the one on my RX since it was leakin oil like a champ from that hose. Also get a couple new hose clamps for it as well. It'll take a couple hours to replace but you'll be glad you did when you're done.

also replace coolant line with new from napa

To clarify it's not the rubber drain hose that's leaking, it's the metal supply line that connects to the top of the turbo with a banjo bolt.

 

Is it possible to remove this line without taking off the turbo?

The line can be changed without removing the turbo, the trick is not losing the copper washers on either side of the banjo fitting. It is the same arrangement used for the brake hose to caliper connection.

Ok, thanks....don't you wish copper was magnetic...I've lost them before on other fittings and it's not fun

 

 

 

The line can be changed without removing the turbo, the trick is not losing the copper washers on either side of the banjo fitting. It is the same arrangement used for the brake hose to caliper connection.

Ok, thanks....don't you wish copper was magnetic...I've lost them before on other fittings and it's not fun

Just go down to the nearest autopart store and replace them and save the hassle of them possibly leaking again. I do it whenever I disconnect the brake calipers on the car to same me the worry of getting air bubbles in there. So I would recommend replacing them since they tend to get grooved from the bolt heads

Ok, thanks....don't you wish copper was magnetic...I've lost them before on other fittings and it's not fun

 

 

Definitely replace those copper washers - they are there as a gasket, and must deform when you torque the fitting, so they cant be reused.

 

They cost almost nothing.

 

Hello. I have the same problem now. My oil supply line has crack and i need to renew the line. the genuine part is not available anymore at subaru. can anyone say what exactly i can order elsewhere and will fit without problems?  thanks alot... 

Try looking for a flexible hose with the correct sized banjo bolt fittings on each end. Mamba on eBay sells good products, you just need to find what works - an early RS Liberty/RS Legacy or wrx one could work if the banjo bolts are the same size. 

Cheers 

Bennie