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Question,
Can this job be accomplished on axle stands and are there any tricks that I should try before dismantling everything?
Thanks for your help in advance,
Mike 40
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ChargeHEATER ?
Started by MKE40, Dec 12 2004 06:36 PM
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Posted 12 December 2004 - 06:36 PM
I took Bumble for a gentle run today and did the test on the chargecooler at the end of a straight road with plenty of air thro the rads I stopped and whipped up the hatch...Chargecooler anything but.
I guess that its time to replace the impeller.
Question,
Can this job be accomplished on axle stands and are there any tricks that I should try before dismantling everything?
Thanks for your help in advance,
Mike 40
I guess that its time to replace the impeller.
Question,
Can this job be accomplished on axle stands and are there any tricks that I should try before dismantling everything?
Thanks for your help in advance,
Mike 40
"Neglect not thy opportunities"
Martock ,Somerset. 1661
Martock ,Somerset. 1661
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Posted 13 December 2004 - 03:12 PM
Dont know about the impellor but there os a guide on Andy Whittaker's site to replacing the mechanical pump with an electric one. I don't knwo if this may have any useful advice?
Anything on LEW?
How many miles is your car? iirc the impellor tends to last *about* 25k give or take?
Anything on LEW?
How many miles is your car? iirc the impellor tends to last *about* 25k give or take?
"When I was a kid I used to pray every night for a new bicycle. Then I realised that the Lord doesn't work that way so I stole one and asked him to forgive me."
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Posted 13 December 2004 - 10:13 PM
Yeah, Fish,
Bumble has covered around 23.5K.
I may consider the electric pump
IF there is any room to fit it!!
Mike 40
PS .
any more from the guys about a meet in town after the nonsense period subsides? Saturday 31 Dec from lunch to supper would be good.
Bumble has covered around 23.5K.
I may consider the electric pump
IF there is any room to fit it!!
Mike 40
PS .
any more from the guys about a meet in town after the nonsense period subsides? Saturday 31 Dec from lunch to supper would be good.
Dont know about the impellor but there os a guide on Andy Whittaker's site to replacing the mechanical pump with an electric one. I don't knwo if this may have any useful advice?
Anything on LEW?
How many miles is your car? iirc the impellor tends to last *about* 25k give or take?
"Neglect not thy opportunities"
Martock ,Somerset. 1661
Martock ,Somerset. 1661
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Posted 13 December 2004 - 11:21 PM
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Posted 13 December 2004 - 11:36 PM
Errrrr Saturday is the 1st.....
Friday 31st - New Year's Eve - not a hope! I have about 5 things to do already!
Friday 31st - New Year's Eve - not a hope! I have about 5 things to do already!
"When I was a kid I used to pray every night for a new bicycle. Then I realised that the Lord doesn't work that way so I stole one and asked him to forgive me."
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Posted 14 December 2004 - 08:47 AM
Hi Mike
Replacing the impellor *can* be done from above if you remove the airbox and have double jointed wrists.
I actually opted for the electric pump option (thanks to Dermot for providing me with his old one). There is, in fact, plenty of room for it in front of the rear fuse/relay box, between the chargecooler filler and the chargecooler itself (as per Andy Whittaker's pictures). It also makes it easy to get an ignition live feed from the fuse box.
Whichever option you choose, I would recommend working on it from above to save getting a headrush and crap falling into your eyes
HTH
Replacing the impellor *can* be done from above if you remove the airbox and have double jointed wrists.
I actually opted for the electric pump option (thanks to Dermot for providing me with his old one). There is, in fact, plenty of room for it in front of the rear fuse/relay box, between the chargecooler filler and the chargecooler itself (as per Andy Whittaker's pictures). It also makes it easy to get an ignition live feed from the fuse box.
Whichever option you choose, I would recommend working on it from above to save getting a headrush and crap falling into your eyes
HTH
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Posted 14 December 2004 - 09:04 AM
Fishy,
Thanks for the info on the pump, seems the way to go.
Err? Right then, see if anyone is around on the 29 to 30 dec If not what about a new year get together during Jan?
Mike
Thanks for the info on the pump, seems the way to go.
Err? Right then, see if anyone is around on the 29 to 30 dec If not what about a new year get together during Jan?
Mike
Errrrr Saturday is the 1st.....
Friday 31st - New Year's Eve - not a hope! I have about 5 things to do already!
"Neglect not thy opportunities"
Martock ,Somerset. 1661
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Posted 14 December 2004 - 09:06 AM
Thanks Steve,
looks the way to go,
Mike
looks the way to go,
Mike
Hi Mike
Replacing the impellor *can* be done from above if you remove the airbox and have double jointed wrists.
I actually opted for the electric pump option (thanks to Dermot for providing me with his old one). There is, in fact, plenty of room for it in front of the rear fuse/relay box, between the chargecooler filler and the chargecooler itself (as per Andy Whittaker's pictures). It also makes it easy to get an ignition live feed from the fuse box.
Whichever option you choose, I would recommend working on it from above to save getting a headrush and crap falling into your eyes
HTH
"Neglect not thy opportunities"
Martock ,Somerset. 1661
Martock ,Somerset. 1661
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Posted 14 December 2004 - 09:41 AM
OK Mike I'll try Wed the 29th as I'm busy on the Thursday!
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