My oil return line is leaking oil real slow, right where it taps to the oil pan. Is there any way I can fix it so it won't leak again? Has any one improved the stock line or tap? Is this a common problem with the Vortech supercharger kit?

 

You could pull the pan and have it welded.

 

Mine does this, too. Not enough to actual cause a drip to form, just a fuzzy coating on all the stuff near there. One day, I'll get under there and disconnect it all, take out the oil pan fitting, clean it up and re-install it using a gasket making goo like Hondabond or RTV gasket makers. The Vortech manual told us to use Silicone seal. This was probably one of the dumbest things to do. Silicone just doesn't hold back oil. I've had good luck with gasket goo.

 

Wierd, my manual said not to use teflon tape. I haven't had a problem with mine leaking yet...but it's only been on the car for a few thousand.

 

This is referring to the oil feed steel flex lines they supply. If you use no Teflon, eventually, it will seep. Many people use the liquid Teflon. I used the tape, but very careful to keep it away from the rounded end just off the thread. They worry that a bit of the tape will find its way into the line and clog something up.

This topic deals with the oil return fitting in the oilpan where Vortech instructs to use Silicone seal on the threads.

 

Dohhh...my bad

 

I have similar issues with my setup. Seems anytime I disturb the oil return line when removing the supercharger it eventually drips.

I have found that hondabond (HT) works very well. I also seal the inside of the oil pan where the fitting pokes through.

Someday I will probably weld a fitting.

 

No biggie. It's always good to remind people about the Teflon thing now and then.

 

Never had a drip or even a seep using Hondabond on the oil drain fitting at the oil pan.

 

Hondabond, RTV gasket makers or gasket maker where can I buy this stuff from? Local Auto shop?

Thanks for the advice! I don't feel so bad about it happing to me as I see it is something that is a problem with some of the taps.