Thread: Turbo Drain Pipe

This pdf file (attached) of LTB00487v3 may help. It is the 2013 instructions to change the turbo drain pipe to the new design. Perhaps you'll be able to recognise what version drain pipe is on your vehicle.

But the TB does not list a VIN range, perhaps suggesting it's not been fixed for later model years? I've got an MY14 too, so now I'm wondering what drain is actually fitted

Cheers,
Scott

Look for the blanking plate attached with 2 screws about 100 mm up from the bottom of the sump. The revised drain is attached to the side of the block higher up and uses only 1 screw in its clamp.

Inspection done and all good. No more leak.
I asked about the revised drain pipe and interestingly was told mine was fitted with the original and not the smaller revised pipe that is fitted to vehicles only if blowing smoke.

The later drain pipe is not smaller and the only reason for not fitting it would be to save on the kit and its fitting cost.

Originally Posted by Graeme

The later drain pipe is not smaller and the only reason for not fitting it would be to save on the kit and its fitting cost.

I think it's strange that the later design has not been fitted as factory to later model years, ie MY13 or 14 onwards. Leaving a known problem with a known design fix in place and only change it if the owner complains of smoke doesn't sound like best practice to me.

Scott

Have you checked to see if the revised drain is fitted? I thought that I read that it was fitted to MY14+.

Originally Posted by Graeme

Have you checked to see if the revised drain is fitted? I thought that I read that it was fitted to MY14+.

No I haven't. But Mungus has an MY14 so I was assuming based on what he's been told. I will check mine out tomorrow.

Scott

V6 of the technical bulletin dated 9/6/15 has a D4 end VIN of DA676456. Engines fitted to later vehicles no longer have the aperture in the sump for the original drain pipe, effective from engine# 0753185.