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Valkyrie14 · 05-20-2020, 07:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Greenhornet2

I can go look and see where my fuse is plugged in for my pump. It matters because you want it to be powered with key on voltage. My pump i mounted in front of the rf tire to the frame in line with the radiator. i can't get a picture of that without removing my wheel liner but i have a whipple so it's probably a different pump.

My fuse plugin used spot 15 in the underhood fuse block.

Thanks Hornet, electrical has always perplexed me. The issue for me right now is mounting the reservoir and pump in a place where I can fit my drill in there to make a hole. For the LSA I think both are supposed to mount on the drivers side, but honestly I think it can mount anywhere as long as the reservoir is higher than the pump.

Greenhornet2 · 05-20-2020, 08:13 AM

Yea you can mount them anywhere. I had to adjust what came with my kit swap the pump around and get different hoses just be sure the reservoir is the high point so you don't trap air.

Valkyrie14 · 05-20-2020, 10:16 PM

Mounted reservoir in the spot where I have seen most put it. It dawned on my I could drill the holes from the wheel side of the body. Ya I guess I have been at this project for awhile and am tired. Almost done. Mounting pump tomorrow putting front fascia back on and it is tune time. Working 9-5 and doing this at night is no joke.

Valkyrie14 · 05-21-2020, 09:17 PM

So completed the assembly today. It was not easy. The IC pump is my new most hated part. Had to try three different positions to mount it. Finally I found a spot that was below the reservoir and lined up with the hose from the heat exchanger. Tucked away all my wires. Put in the CAI, and wiper fluid reservoir (I had a batwing that doesn’t fit with my new CAI. Pour in a gallon into the radiator and about a 1/2 into the IC reservoir.

Moment of truth, I turn the key to the ACC position and I hear the pump engage. I go around and pour in more coolant and it is flowing!

Then I hear dripping. I shut the car off and got underneath, hard to see so then I went above and looked down. Fluid on the pump, so I checked all the hoses and they were tight. I turn the car back to ACC to witness the leak. Still can’t quite see it and my floor is getting covered in coolant. I feel the bottom of the pump and it is soaked. I shut it off again.

I loosened the bracket and pulled the pump up as much as I could. It is a tight fit in there with the hoses and AC lines. Looks like a machined hole in the front of the pump? Is the bracket supposed to seal that or something? I honestly don’t know if that is where the leak is coming from.

Am I missing something obvious here? Anyone come across this with their Bosch? A plug? It is a new pump.

gtstorey · 05-22-2020, 07:34 AM

The bracket is on the electric motor, not the actual pump. There isn't any water at that point unless the seal inside the pump is bad.

Valkyrie14 · 05-22-2020, 11:55 PM

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Originally Posted by gtstorey

The bracket is on the electric motor, not the actual pump. There isn't any water at that point unless the seal inside the pump is bad.

I double checked my hose today, no leaks in any of my connections or the hose. I am going to hook it all up again tomorrow and try again. Maybe the worm clamp wasn’t on fully or something. I doubt it but I am going to make sure. If it leaks then I will be satisfied it is the pump and get a new one.

Got my base tune all ready to go care of CJ Tunes in the Twin Cities. Scheduling my dyno day now that I have it back together. He is booked into June so I have time to see if I have any belt slip or anything else that may go wrong.

With any luck I will be driving tomorrow. I want to do a recap of the project, time spent, cost, setbacks and tips for non-mechanics like myself.

Valkyrie14 · 05-23-2020, 06:10 PM

Dudes. It is done. Turns out pump was fine, user error. Must have had a hose not fully seated or something. Loading my first HP tune took some serious IT work, but got it in. And just took my first drive. Had to keep it tame, my tuner said light throttle till we get some data logs and fine tuning. Dyno sometime in June.

Now, the hood does not clear the lid. Looking for some experienced hands here. Seems like it is the plastic scoop that it is hitting. Can I shave some off the bottom, or is there an insert that fits better. Do I also need to trim some of the insulation?

Happy camper, the sound is great. Can’t really say I have opened it up yet, but I can’t wait. Some before and after pics later, right now I’m cruising.

RupertPupkin · 05-23-2020, 06:15 PM

Yes. Trim it, or remove it.

2011SSCT · 05-23-2020, 11:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Valkyrie14

Dudes. It is done. Turns out pump was fine, user error. Must have had a hose not fully seated or something. Loading my first HP tune took some serious IT work, but got it in. And just took my first drive. Had to keep it tame, my tuner said light throttle till we get some data logs and fine tuning. Dyno sometime in June.

Now, the hood does not clear the lid. Looking for some experienced hands here. Seems like it is the plastic scoop that it is hitting. Can I shave some off the bottom, or is there an insert that fits better. Do I also need to trim some of the insulation?

Happy camper, the sound is great. Can’t really say I have opened it up yet, but I can’t wait. Some before and after pics later, right now I’m cruising.

Congrats man! I've been reading your thread since the beginning. I'm getting ready to purchase an LSA kit soon.

Greenhornet2 · 05-24-2020, 06:19 AM

Awesome, good deal. You got this done pretty quick.

Valkyrie14 · 05-24-2020, 08:06 AM

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Originally Posted by 2011SSCT

Congrats man! I've been reading your thread since the beginning. I'm getting ready to purchase an LSA kit soon.

Do it! Not bad with the kits out there and the support on the forum. The two broken bolts are not something I would recommend.

Valkyrie14 · 05-24-2020, 08:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Greenhornet2

Awesome, good deal. You got this done pretty quick.

Lol, I remember actually thinking it was a three day job.

2011SSCT · 05-24-2020, 12:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Valkyrie14

Do it! Not bad with the kits out there and the support on the forum. The two broken bolts are not something I would recommend.

I'm gonna pull the trigger next week! Probably get it from West Michigan Automotive Technology.

RupertPupkin · 05-24-2020, 01:15 PM

Good shit OP. Told you your build will be done before mine. Lol

Congrats. Now for a cam.

05-20-2020, 08:13 AM	#86
Greenhornet2 Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS LS3 Whipple Join Date: May 2019 Location: Connecticut Posts: 1,925	Yea you can mount them anywhere. I had to adjust what came with my kit swap the pump around and get different hoses just be sure the reservoir is the high point so you don't trap air. __________________ Whipple 2.9 CAI ID1050x injectors ZL1 Pump JRE FPCM JMS Voltage booster JRE Rough Idle blower cam BTR .660 springs CHE trunnion kit 1 7/8 Speed Engineering Borla Atak JRE scoop 1.5" lowering springs BMR trailing arms and toe links Cradle inserts 704WHP 603WTQ 93 octane

05-20-2020, 10:16 PM	#87
Valkyrie14 Valkyrie14 Drives: Chevrolet Camaro SS Join Date: Mar 2020 Location: Eau Claire, Wisconsin Posts: 962	Mounted reservoir in the spot where I have seen most put it. It dawned on my I could drill the holes from the wheel side of the body. Ya I guess I have been at this project for awhile and am tired. Almost done. Mounting pump tomorrow putting front fascia back on and it is tune time. Working 9-5 and doing this at night is no joke. __________________ 2014 SS LS3/LSA Supercharger, 10% Super Damper, 2.55 upper, AGP Dual Pump, ID 1050 injectors, Pegasus solid rear cradle bushings, LT Headers, Roto-Fab CAI, Elite E2 catch can, E85 corn fed, 160 Thermostat, Monster Twin Disk, MGW Short Throw shifter, Tick Clutch Master Cylinder, HP Tuners, JL Audio system.

05-21-2020, 09:17 PM	#88
Valkyrie14 Valkyrie14 Drives: Chevrolet Camaro SS Join Date: Mar 2020 Location: Eau Claire, Wisconsin Posts: 962	So completed the assembly today. It was not easy. The IC pump is my new most hated part. Had to try three different positions to mount it. Finally I found a spot that was below the reservoir and lined up with the hose from the heat exchanger. Tucked away all my wires. Put in the CAI, and wiper fluid reservoir (I had a batwing that doesn’t fit with my new CAI. Pour in a gallon into the radiator and about a 1/2 into the IC reservoir. Moment of truth, I turn the key to the ACC position and I hear the pump engage. I go around and pour in more coolant and it is flowing! Then I hear dripping. I shut the car off and got underneath, hard to see so then I went above and looked down. Fluid on the pump, so I checked all the hoses and they were tight. I turn the car back to ACC to witness the leak. Still can’t quite see it and my floor is getting covered in coolant. I feel the bottom of the pump and it is soaked. I shut it off again. I loosened the bracket and pulled the pump up as much as I could. It is a tight fit in there with the hoses and AC lines. Looks like a machined hole in the front of the pump? Is the bracket supposed to seal that or something? I honestly don’t know if that is where the leak is coming from. Am I missing something obvious here? Anyone come across this with their Bosch? A plug? It is a new pump. Attached Images __________________ 2014 SS LS3/LSA Supercharger, 10% Super Damper, 2.55 upper, AGP Dual Pump, ID 1050 injectors, Pegasus solid rear cradle bushings, LT Headers, Roto-Fab CAI, Elite E2 catch can, E85 corn fed, 160 Thermostat, Monster Twin Disk, MGW Short Throw shifter, Tick Clutch Master Cylinder, HP Tuners, JL Audio system.

05-23-2020, 06:10 PM	#91
Valkyrie14 Valkyrie14 Drives: Chevrolet Camaro SS Join Date: Mar 2020 Location: Eau Claire, Wisconsin Posts: 962	Dudes. It is done. Turns out pump was fine, user error. Must have had a hose not fully seated or something. Loading my first HP tune took some serious IT work, but got it in. And just took my first drive. Had to keep it tame, my tuner said light throttle till we get some data logs and fine tuning. Dyno sometime in June. Now, the hood does not clear the lid. Looking for some experienced hands here. Seems like it is the plastic scoop that it is hitting. Can I shave some off the bottom, or is there an insert that fits better. Do I also need to trim some of the insulation? Happy camper, the sound is great. Can’t really say I have opened it up yet, but I can’t wait. Some before and after pics later, right now I’m cruising. __________________ 2014 SS LS3/LSA Supercharger, 10% Super Damper, 2.55 upper, AGP Dual Pump, ID 1050 injectors, Pegasus solid rear cradle bushings, LT Headers, Roto-Fab CAI, Elite E2 catch can, E85 corn fed, 160 Thermostat, Monster Twin Disk, MGW Short Throw shifter, Tick Clutch Master Cylinder, HP Tuners, JL Audio system.

05-23-2020, 06:15 PM	#92
RupertPupkin Drives: 2014 Camaro SS 1Le Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: IL Posts: 1,692	Yes. Trim it, or remove it. __________________ 2014 SS 1LE Money Pit/ Forged 402 CAM 22X/24X, .619/.617, 113 LSA/ LS9 Heads FIC 1200cc/DSX Aux Pump//McLeod RXT Clutch 730whp: 630Trq

05-22-2020, 07:34 AM	#89
gtstorey Drives: 2010 Camaro SS2,L99, LSA SC Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Huntsville, AL Posts: 2,280	The bracket is on the electric motor, not the actual pump. There isn't any water at that point unless the seal inside the pump is bad.

05-24-2020, 06:19 AM	#94
Greenhornet2 Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS LS3 Whipple Join Date: May 2019 Location: Connecticut Posts: 1,925	Awesome, good deal. You got this done pretty quick. __________________ Whipple 2.9 CAI ID1050x injectors ZL1 Pump JRE FPCM JMS Voltage booster JRE Rough Idle blower cam BTR .660 springs CHE trunnion kit 1 7/8 Speed Engineering Borla Atak JRE scoop 1.5" lowering springs BMR trailing arms and toe links Cradle inserts 704WHP 603WTQ 93 octane

05-24-2020, 01:15 PM	#98
RupertPupkin Drives: 2014 Camaro SS 1Le Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: IL Posts: 1,692	Good shit OP. Told you your build will be done before mine. Lol Congrats. Now for a cam. __________________ 2014 SS 1LE Money Pit/ Forged 402 CAM 22X/24X, .619/.617, 113 LSA/ LS9 Heads FIC 1200cc/DSX Aux Pump//McLeod RXT Clutch 730whp: 630Trq