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Ever use these Oil Return Tubes???
So I bought all new oem style oil return tubes for my top end job on my 2.4. However I pulled these off the engine. I have not seen this style and they are not available thru pelican. Anyone seen them before? I'm thinking they are just trash as they weigh at least a pund or two a piece. Thanks
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Wow, thought the ones I pulled off looked weird.
 
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Maybe we should rename this thread............."Show Your Weird Oil Return Tubes"
We need more "Show Your" Threads anyways........
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I had the spring ones on my 930 when I bought it in 1993..very sturdy but the engines have to come apart occasionally and I install new non collapsable each time
I still have at least one of the spring types on the shelf for 15 years or more They are a lot more sophisticated then the basic replacement collapsable Bruce |
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As a practical matter, 1 or 2 pound weight is irrelevant. The important things are; do they stop oil leaks, and are they easier to install compared to the replacements available today.
Looks like an outstanding design to me. I wouldn't pitch them, I'd refurbish with new seals.
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Never seen them but I like the "sturdy"look.
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I agree, they look pretty hi-tech and dependable. Who wouldn't want that?
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My 81 ROW 3.0 has the spring type
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They were designed to be installed without pulling the top end; very handy if an original has a leaky seal.
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