bstudey01

I just picked up a KC for my 03 E55. I also just recently put in an upgraded H/E and want to keep it in for the winter time. Has anybody found a good bypass valve to switch off the H/E in the summer and KC in the winter? Manual operation doesn't really bother me just has to fit well and be practical.
Thanks

jcjmw

I have the KC and love it. I have a big HE that I am bypassing right now for the summer with a by pass vlave. Go to this thread and it should give you some more ideas.

https://mbworld.org/forums/w211-amg/...chiller-2.html.

Pm if you have any questions and good luck on the install.

black06c230

Good pick up on the KC you will enjoy it a ton. I wanted a bypass valve but gave up as I never really found anything I really liked and wanted to deal with. Please update if you find a good one.

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bstudey01

What do you think of this one http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stainless-St...item1c29ad9f69
Looks good, maybe a little too big though?

jcjmw

That depends on where you put it. If you put it down by your pump, then no. But, you will have to get under the car to access it. If you want access to a valve where you have access to it by opening the hood, then yes that pump is too big. I looked into it that pump already.

black06c230

Yeah I got that one as it was the one Joe said to get but it is HUGE!!!

black06c230

I tried to source an elec. pump from China but never followed up with it

bstudey01

Has anybody thought of no bypass valve, install KC after HE, but just insulate the HE really well? This way you use the volume of the HE and don't actually exchange coolant temp with ambient air temp

cij911

It is a valve you are looking for, not a pump .....

Try these : http://www.ascovalve.com/application...oidValves.aspx

Obviously you would need to wire a switch, but it should be very easy. Good luck.