Oil Leak/ Turbo outlet pipe?

[catweazle]

Hi,
I am new to surfs, so forgive my ignorance to proper parts names.
I appear to have an oil leak on the turbo outlet pipe. It appears to have sprayed from a small section of pipe (3-4 inches long, with a clip each end) at the end furthest from the turbo. Can someone please tell me if this is a major problem and also where i can get a replacment hose as this one i think is perished.
Thanks

[NiftyNev]

Some oil in the intake pre and post turbo is normal and is from blowby via the crankcase breather hose from rocker cover to front intake pipe. The hose you mention sounds like the one for the wastegate actuator and sends pressure to the actuator diaphragm to operate the wastegate when the turbo has reached proper boost. The oil in intake can get pushed out through here so just replace the hose. If you don't the turbo may overboost. Remove and clean intake components if you can manage it and check the condition of the other hoses while you are at it especially the elbow on front of turbo. These can get very brittle, break up and destroy the turbo.

Nev

[catweazle]

Cheers Nev,
Am looking to purchase a couple of pipes off Roughtrax this week to replace mine.
Would it be a good idea to replace the original hose spring clips on the hoses with jubilee clips or are the orignal clips designed so they open out if there is exessive pressure in the hose?

[Sancho]

Cheers Nev,
Am looking to purchase a couple of pipes off Roughtrax this week to replace mine.
Would it be a good idea to replace the original hose spring clips on the hoses with jubilee clips or are the orignal clips designed so they open out if there is exessive pressure in the hose?

Replace them

[NiftyNev]

If the originals are in good condition and you don't mind that style and a bit of swearing while working with them then keep them. They aren't a bad design actually and do a very good job. If you replace them then don't be temped to overtighten the jubilee type when first fitted. Tighten enough to seal and then recheck after the vehicle has been driven. The advantage with the Toyota style is they are set and forget.

Nev

[MattF]

Long handled blacksmith type tongs make removing those buggers a doddle. Tried every type of grip I had, and the oldest tools I have worked the best.

Nev, out of curiosity, and for future reference, what classifies as tight enough to seal, as a general rule? How much compression on the hose, roughly? Every single time I've replaced hoses, I've always tried to avoid doing the Jubilee clip up quite tight initially, but always ended up there in the end. (I'm gonna have to get some of that sealant).