Sump return fitting - sealed fit or just weld in?

[erics]

Adding turbo to 1HZ... does anyone have experience using a sump return fitting like below vs welding in place? Is fast/easy worth the possibility of it leaking?

 

[sodafeld1]

Looks ok to me, perhaps use some oil/ heat proof goop too. Been thinking of something like that for a bypass filter return line myself.
Welding would probably be better though.
Look forward to other replies.

 

[ZCissner]

without a doubt it would work just fine, but you still have to take the pan off to put it on, so may as well weld it.

 

[erics]

Pan's coming off for sure but much easier to just drill then bolt in with washer/seal dealios than prep, weld, paint...

Anyone have a good reason for me not to do it the easiest way?

 

[mudgudgeon]

Pan's coming off for sure but much easier to just drill then bolt in with washer/seal dealios than prep, weld, paint...

Anyone have a good reason for me not to do it the easiest way?

Seal it with some suitable goop too.

Pretty sure the 1hz has a two layer sump. Using some goo will seal between the layers in case one of the rubber seals leaks