Factory turbo ATS upgrade problems

[IDIJunkie]

I finally got the ATS turbo upgrades put on (turbine housing, outlet elbow, and downpipe) , and was wondering if any one else has had any problems with the fitment of parts? The first thing that I noticed was that the factory oil supply line no longer fit. It was about 2 inches too short, so I ran a new line with 3/8" steel pipe. I know that the turbine housing is a little bigger than stock, because I had a hard time getting the heat shield to go on, but didn't think it would cause any other problems. Now I put the downpipe in and noticed that the bracket won't work because the auto transmission dipstick tube in in the way of the fastner . I thought that when I ordered the parts that everything would fit without any modifications besides the firewall lip. It somewhat has me a little mad .

Here are a few pictures of the turbo all dressed up after rebuild and ready to go in. And here is what my new air intake looks like . I still have to make up some brackets for the filter, but you get the idea.

 

[typ4]

The 3 inch pipe does require a new trans dipstick and tube I think.

 

[Diesel JD]

Hmmm, you could also take the trans dipstick out, heat it and bend it, or you might try a flexible dipstick if one is available for an E4OD. It worked well on my C6.

 

[pafixitman]

I did not have an issue w/ anything but the lip and that bracket on the d-pipe. I just used a small piece of angle iron and extended the reach. No biggie in my book, but I do agree that for the $$ the thing should fit.