So I had the idea to cut the return tube in the most accessible spot and throw together a -10 ptfe lined stainless oil drain hose. Got all the supplies this morning and got to work. Line looks good (never messed with an fittings before). But… I don’t like it. I’m worried the line will eventually abrade and cause a leak. I’m going to try to make a new line that goes out and all the way around the lp egr valve. I don’t have high hopes. I’m going to try the an hard pipe compression fittings on the old oil drain line to test the diameter but as the pipe is metric, I’m not holding my breath. If it works, I’ll be glad but I’ve pretty much accepted the fact that I’m going to have to buy the correct pipe and pull the small turbo out again. It’s really a crap deal because I had all the individual pieces (gaskets, bolts, etc.) in my shopping cart at fcp euro (and verified part numbers on real OEM by my vin). Since ecs had the “kit” available, I decided to go that route. Total kick in the teeth. I trust “kits” a lot less now, even if they’re BMW OE. Whoever decided the “fitment “ totally failed me. Again, I don’t blame ECS and I’m not suggesting they won’t make it right. I’ll give them every opportunity. I just can’t wait the 3-5 business days it’ll take them to get me a new one IF they do make it right. Gotta get it running and get back to my life. Renting a car is too costly and buying a “work beater” is not an option given the market right now. A “work beater” is now a 6-8000 $ proposition (and roughly equivalent to what I’ve spent fixing the e70 in the last 2 months).

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- Tom
‘10 E70 diesel, hud, hot/cold weather, 3rd row.