Evosport C32s: Why is the plumbing mounted so high on the washer reservoir?
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Hey 1Fast:
Run this question through your techie mind:
If the pump is not functioning, why am I still losing fluid from the washer reservoir? Presumably, if my problem was the intercooler core, the fluid level would not go down without the pump operating??
Run this question through your techie mind:
If the pump is not functioning, why am I still losing fluid from the washer reservoir? Presumably, if my problem was the intercooler core, the fluid level would not go down without the pump operating??
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Originally Posted by 1FASTC32
sorry to hear that, what are you symptoms?
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Originally Posted by Vomit
Hey 1Fast:
Run this question through your techie mind:
If the pump is not functioning, why am I still losing fluid from the washer reservoir? Presumably, if my problem was the intercooler core, the fluid level would not go down without the pump operating??
Run this question through your techie mind:
If the pump is not functioning, why am I still losing fluid from the washer reservoir? Presumably, if my problem was the intercooler core, the fluid level would not go down without the pump operating??
but let me ask a couple of follow-up questions:
1. are you actually losing fluid on the ground?
2. have you noticed any difference in the performance of your car? (i am thinking slight differences here, not anything major)
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Originally Posted by amgstyle
i filled the resevior full and in about 3 weeks it was empty. i filled it full about 2 times already. first i thought it was head gasket, but i don't have white smoke or anything and my engine temp stays the same. i don't see it leaking anywhere. i'm loosing alot of coolant but the car runs prefectly normal. i even drive it hard too, raced couple of people. gonna take it to dealer this week, only thing that sucks is that my warrenty is expired.
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do you know if the intercooler material is Aluminum? to see it you have to take the supercharger off? if you guys are running windshild washer fluid on it and its should be running coolant what is the protection on the core?
I'm asking cuz I'm doing the Evo Sport ODPS but I'm thinking of not using the water bottle if it will corrode the core.
I'm asking cuz I'm doing the Evo Sport ODPS but I'm thinking of not using the water bottle if it will corrode the core.
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Originally Posted by 1FASTC32
well, there are a couple of possibilities...
but let me ask a couple of follow-up questions:
1. are you actually losing fluid on the ground?
2. have you noticed any difference in the performance of your car? (i am thinking slight differences here, not anything major)
but let me ask a couple of follow-up questions:
1. are you actually losing fluid on the ground?
2. have you noticed any difference in the performance of your car? (i am thinking slight differences here, not anything major)
I am not really driving it now, as I am waiting for the Lightning pump ($89.00 shipped on ebay!)
Should have the pump this week and install it this weekend, and then will be able to better assess my problem. Will report then.
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Originally Posted by Trekman
do you know if the intercooler material is Aluminum? to see it you have to take the supercharger off? if you guys are running windshild washer fluid on it and its should be running coolant what is the protection on the core?
I'm asking cuz I'm doing the Evo Sport ODPS but I'm thinking of not using the water bottle if it will corrode the core.
I'm asking cuz I'm doing the Evo Sport ODPS but I'm thinking of not using the water bottle if it will corrode the core.
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Originally Posted by Vomit
I am not really driving it now, as I am waiting for the Lightning pump ($89.00 shipped on ebay!)
Should have the pump this week and install it this weekend, and then will be able to better assess my problem. Will report then.
Should have the pump this week and install it this weekend, and then will be able to better assess my problem. Will report then.
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Originally Posted by Trekman
do you know if the intercooler material is Aluminum? to see it you have to take the supercharger off? if you guys are running windshild washer fluid on it and its should be running coolant what is the protection on the core?
I'm asking cuz I'm doing the Evo Sport ODPS but I'm thinking of not using the water bottle if it will corrode the core.
I'm asking cuz I'm doing the Evo Sport ODPS but I'm thinking of not using the water bottle if it will corrode the core.
The Bladder doesn't look that nice when you lift the bonnet but who cares, it beats ruining/corroding the IC heat exchanger!
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If you would like to know more about my ALFA ROMEO washer modification, see this thread:
https://mbworld.org/forums/showthrea...43#post1364743
https://mbworld.org/forums/showthrea...43#post1364743
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Originally Posted by OZC32AMG
If you would like to know more about my ALFA ROMEO washer modification, see this thread:
https://mbworld.org/forums/showthrea...43#post1364743
https://mbworld.org/forums/showthrea...43#post1364743
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Majority of leaks that I was contacted on were on stock or other tuners non-ODPS cars.
In my C32 I have allways used water with Red Line WaterWetter.
Mine started leaking at 89,000 miles. Most others were in 40,000 to 70,000 miles range.
There are also two E55s with leaky cores.
In my C32 I have allways used water with Red Line WaterWetter.
Mine started leaking at 89,000 miles. Most others were in 40,000 to 70,000 miles range.
There are also two E55s with leaky cores.
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Originally Posted by Vadim @ MBSB
Majority of leaks that I was contacted on were on stock or other tuners non-ODPS cars.
In my C32 I have allways used water with Red Line WaterWetter.
Mine started leaking at 89,000 miles. Most others were in 40,000 to 70,000 miles range.
There are also two E55s with leaky cores.
In my C32 I have allways used water with Red Line WaterWetter.
Mine started leaking at 89,000 miles. Most others were in 40,000 to 70,000 miles range.
There are also two E55s with leaky cores.
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AMGSTYLE - That really sucks! Sorry to hear about this!
I notice that you have the machined provision for the Engineers Plate on your S/Charger yet you have an 02 model. Has there been previous history of repairs/replacement to your S/Charger and if so could this lead to a possible cause of your IC failure and retribution to the repairer which could entitle you to extended warranty????
Speculation? yes, but no harm in trying!!
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I notice that you have the machined provision for the Engineers Plate on your S/Charger yet you have an 02 model. Has there been previous history of repairs/replacement to your S/Charger and if so could this lead to a possible cause of your IC failure and retribution to the repairer which could entitle you to extended warranty????
Speculation? yes, but no harm in trying!!
Joe
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I removed my manifolds recently to install phenolic spacers fronm Evosport and I am glad to report that I did not witness coolant residue (I am not losing coolant either).
I really feel for AMGSTYLE, I would have died if I had seen what he just has!
I really feel for AMGSTYLE, I would have died if I had seen what he just has!
Last edited by OZC32AMG; Apr 26, 2006 at 12:04 AM.
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Originally Posted by OZC32AMG
I removed my manifolds recently to install phenolic spacers fronm Evosport and I am glad to report that I did not witness coolant residue (I am not losing coolant either).
I really feel for Trekman, I would have died if I had seen what he just has!
I really feel for Trekman, I would have died if I had seen what he just has!
dude Thats not My car.... I dont have any coolant loss Knock on wood. I'm trying to know more about the problem if I ever had to deal with it.
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amgstyle: Sorry to see the pixs.
Over the last several years I have over ten pictures similar to yours.
At this time the only fix is to replace it with a new one from MB. I have tried to fix mine several times by using "leak stop"and even epoxing the edges where the core meets the housing.
No sucess.
To make a new design is just too expensive, even doing ten at the time.
Over the last several years I have over ten pictures similar to yours.
At this time the only fix is to replace it with a new one from MB. I have tried to fix mine several times by using "leak stop"and even epoxing the edges where the core meets the housing.
No sucess.
To make a new design is just too expensive, even doing ten at the time.
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Originally Posted by Vadim @ MBSB
amgstyle: Sorry to see the pixs.
Over the last several years I have over ten pictures similar to yours.
At this time the only fix is to replace it with a new one from MB. I have tried to fix mine several times by using "leak stop"and even epoxing the edges where the core meets the housing.
No sucess.
To make a new design is just too expensive, even doing ten at the time.
Over the last several years I have over ten pictures similar to yours.
At this time the only fix is to replace it with a new one from MB. I have tried to fix mine several times by using "leak stop"and even epoxing the edges where the core meets the housing.
No sucess.
To make a new design is just too expensive, even doing ten at the time.
Isn't there one off a supercharged Pontiac or something that will work? There has to be a solution other than the "MBZ bendover"
