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08-18-2016, 11:42 PM
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Drives: 2013 ZL1 M6 Join Date: Jan 2014
Location: San Jose, California
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Screwed up my intercooler install - but fixed it
I traded in my 2013 Camaro ZL1 on a 2016 Corvette Z06/Z07/M7 back in June. I decided that I should add a larger intercooler reservoir to my Z06. After I did the install I had reduced power and there is no code or DIC message. I figure out how the bleed the system.
http://www.corvetteforum.com/forums/...post1592871652 https://youtu.be/QgNS9fVJbco This is related to my Camaro ZL1 because I replaced the heat exchanger first with a Ron Davis unit and then with an AFCO. I never got the intercooler coolant flowing. The system will not self purge if the pump cavitates or if there is excess air. There are huge threads on this, on the Corvette Forum. My heat exchanger installs were a waste, since the system was not purged. I hope this information and my bleeding method helps you guys out. http://www.corvetteforum.com/forums/...-shutdown.html http://www.corvetteforum.com/forums/...velopment.html
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Corvette Z06/Z07/M7 (2016) Late Model Racecraft Intercooler reservoir and 160* Thermostat.
Sold- 2013 Camaro ZL1 M6 (Black on Black), Detroit Speed Sway bars, DOT 4 Brake Fluid, separate clutch master reservoir, Moroso Catch Can. 2.11 at Thunderhill 100* ambient. Ron Davis Radiator and AFCO Heat Exchanger installed after track day, Roto-Fab CAI. Sold- 2001 Mustang Cobra -Griggs GR40,M5, Torsen T2-R, 4.10, 14" Brembo fronts, high 1:40s at Laguna Seca |
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08-19-2016, 12:07 AM
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KaBoom1701
Drives: 13' ZL1 Red M6 Join Date: Dec 2012
Location: I.E. SoCal (Yucaipa)
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Very interested...
So I have a RD HX and I put the D3 reservoir tank on as well. How do I check to make sure I don't have this issue?
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Roto-Fab Intake, WW Res. kit & Big Gulp Air Scoop, Elite Catch Can, ATI Super Damper & 18% OD Pulley, LF Idler pulley bracket, Metco CC breather, ID850 Injectors, Stainless Power Headers w/ ceramic coating, TR71X Spark Plugs, JMS Fuel Pump Booster, Bo White TB, Tuned by Ted @ Jannetty Racing, Ron Davis HX, D3 Reservoir, Pfadt 1" Springs, Moreno Camber Plates, ZL1 Addons Splitter guard washers, Tow Hook kit & rock guards, Hurst Shifter Billet Plus 6 Speed Short Shifter, ZL1 DRL lighting harness, ZL1 Recaro Seats. |
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08-19-2016, 01:12 AM
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Drives: 2013 ZL1 M6 Join Date: Jan 2014
Location: San Jose, California
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The solution is really straightforward. Your car should still have the intercooler fill port (the jiffy-tite fitting at the top) even with the D3 reservoir. In your case, take off the cap on the D3 reservoir(leave the intercooler fill port closed), and start the car. If the coolant is not coming out of the top hose into the D3 reservoir, you have the problem. Solving your problem is the same as if you didn't have the reservoir. Buy 18" of 1" inside diameter vinyl hose. I bought mine at Orchard Supply Hardware (OSH) but Home Depot and other stores may have it. Take off the intercooler fill port and push the hose onto the fitting(do not remove the D3 reservoir cap). This will take some effort. It helps to leave the hose in the sun or heat it up a bit to make installation over the intercooler port easier. This should be a water tight seal. Start your car and wait 10 seconds. If coolant does not start rising in the tube, then add distilled water/dexcool mix to the vinyl hose. Only fill the vinyl hose half way. The system should start to purge. You should restart the car atleast 4-6 times. Each time you turn the car off, wait for air bubbles to rise up. Squeeze the intercooler hoses to help the purging. Eventually the system will stabilize like at the end of my video. Once the intercooler coolant looks relatively clear (not like the bubbly foamy consistency in the beginning of the video) you should be go to go (the 5:18 mark in my video). Mine would rise up to the top of the vinyl tubing (about 11 inches) then drop down, when the car is turned off. I would test the drive car, get it good and hot and repeat the process just to make sure. If the coolant rises and then drops(or looks whitish/foamy) while the car is running, there are still air pockets. You will have to repeat the process over the next few days. Let me know how it works out.
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Corvette Z06/Z07/M7 (2016) Late Model Racecraft Intercooler reservoir and 160* Thermostat.
Sold- 2013 Camaro ZL1 M6 (Black on Black), Detroit Speed Sway bars, DOT 4 Brake Fluid, separate clutch master reservoir, Moroso Catch Can. 2.11 at Thunderhill 100* ambient. Ron Davis Radiator and AFCO Heat Exchanger installed after track day, Roto-Fab CAI. Sold- 2001 Mustang Cobra -Griggs GR40,M5, Torsen T2-R, 4.10, 14" Brembo fronts, high 1:40s at Laguna Seca |
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08-19-2016, 08:18 AM
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Team 913
Drives: '14 ZL1, '15 Jeep GC, ‘22 Ram 2500 Join Date: Apr 2015
Location: USA, Central CA
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I run the rotofab/lingenfilter resv... I watched the
Fluid circulate when I first put it on ... Could see the air pockets pushed out... |
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08-19-2016, 01:12 PM
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Go fast, please.
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Same here. I am able to turn the pump on with my Aeroforce gauge and I can hear and see it circulating. I watched it push out air pockets as well... I'm not sure where the problem would come in if you have an aftermarket reservoir. |
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08-19-2016, 02:17 PM
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KaBoom1701
Drives: 13' ZL1 Red M6 Join Date: Dec 2012
Location: I.E. SoCal (Yucaipa)
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Roto-Fab Intake, WW Res. kit & Big Gulp Air Scoop, Elite Catch Can, ATI Super Damper & 18% OD Pulley, LF Idler pulley bracket, Metco CC breather, ID850 Injectors, Stainless Power Headers w/ ceramic coating, TR71X Spark Plugs, JMS Fuel Pump Booster, Bo White TB, Tuned by Ted @ Jannetty Racing, Ron Davis HX, D3 Reservoir, Pfadt 1" Springs, Moreno Camber Plates, ZL1 Addons Splitter guard washers, Tow Hook kit & rock guards, Hurst Shifter Billet Plus 6 Speed Short Shifter, ZL1 DRL lighting harness, ZL1 Recaro Seats. |
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08-19-2016, 02:18 PM
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Go fast, please.
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Can also turn the pump on with fan control. |
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08-19-2016, 02:27 PM
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KaBoom1701
Drives: 13' ZL1 Red M6 Join Date: Dec 2012
Location: I.E. SoCal (Yucaipa)
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Wow, that's awesome. Thx.
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Roto-Fab Intake, WW Res. kit & Big Gulp Air Scoop, Elite Catch Can, ATI Super Damper & 18% OD Pulley, LF Idler pulley bracket, Metco CC breather, ID850 Injectors, Stainless Power Headers w/ ceramic coating, TR71X Spark Plugs, JMS Fuel Pump Booster, Bo White TB, Tuned by Ted @ Jannetty Racing, Ron Davis HX, D3 Reservoir, Pfadt 1" Springs, Moreno Camber Plates, ZL1 Addons Splitter guard washers, Tow Hook kit & rock guards, Hurst Shifter Billet Plus 6 Speed Short Shifter, ZL1 DRL lighting harness, ZL1 Recaro Seats. Last edited by KaBoom1701; 09-27-2017 at 10:28 AM. |
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08-19-2016, 02:29 PM
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Go fast, please.
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08-19-2016, 02:38 PM
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 Drives: Cts-v2 Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: Fishers, IN
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I couldn't get it reliably air free even with the rotofab tank. I bought a vacuum filler and filled it that way.
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08-19-2016, 02:53 PM
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Go fast, please.
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08-19-2016, 03:48 PM
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Drives: Cts-v2 Join Date: Apr 2013
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08-19-2016, 03:58 PM
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That's crazy. I don't get how it wouldn't push out the air. I literally watched my same setup push the air out. Last edited by jayno20; 08-19-2016 at 04:11 PM. |
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08-19-2016, 04:26 PM
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Go fast, please.
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Has anyone else had an issue like this while using a reservoir?
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