Back dateing oil line question

[macssc911]

Ordered all new SSIs with oil lines from Pelican, The hard oil line that attach's to block looks like it attach's support tab on line to rear metal tin bolt. However mine when installed sits a couple inch's out from that bolt. Do I use a longer bolt or attempt to bend new oil line to make it attach tab tight against engine tin. Thanks

[kerthunk]

Do you have any pics?

[JJ 911SC]

Originally Posted by kerthunk

Do you have any pics?

+1

Nine was not perfectly line up but 2" is quite a gap. Almost sound like the tab is not long enough.

With both end partially screwed can you get it closer by rotating the line?

[macssc911]

Here you go Is this the way this line goes for back dating,

[timmy2]

Originally Posted by macssc911

Here you go Is this the way this line goes for back dating,

That is how it worked for me.
I noticed the same thing putting my line on while it was on the stand, so I ended up leaving it a little loose at the engine connection and then when I installed it, it moved over easily. Tough to tighten with SSI's on but it can be done with one of the slim harbor freight wrenches.

[JJ 911SC]

Is this (Stud/Bold/Nut by the arrow) in the way. I don't remember having anything there.

[kodioneill]

I had the same problem. These new lines are not made very well. Heat the pipe where it bends near the block with a mapp torch then bend in place and fasten.

[kodioneill]

Originally Posted by JJ 911SC

Is this (Stud/Bold/Nut by the arrow) in the way. I don't remember having anything there.

That is the oil pressure relief valve plug.

[nick_911]

Mine was exactly the same.
I ended up getting into position after some cursing and manipulation.

[JJ 911SC]

Originally Posted by kodioneill

That is the oil pressure relief valve plug.

Just checked his garage and obviously a 3L is different.

Must be the angle of the photo as it almost look in the way.

[kodioneill]

I've not seen oil galley plugs that thick before.

[macssc911]

Thanks to all, will make it work, was concerned I was not thinking clearly