IC Pump Amps/Suggestion/Questions
07-31-2018, 11:46 PM
#1
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IC Pump Amps/Suggestion/Questions
Hey everyone, I'm new to the forum, been reading a ton here since I found my E55 project in 1/18 though. It's come a long way.
I'm a perpetual newbie when it comes to electrical engineering, so apologies in advance for any facepalms.
A few questions about IC pump installation proceedure-
1. I haven't seen any info about the benefits of running a battery to the pump's terminals, compared with plugging it in and starting the car to bleed the system. Why not run the car to do it? Seems like a few people do it that way.
2. Will a trickle charger suffice? If so, how many amps are required to run the pump? What happens if you run too few or too many?
I'm leaning toward placing an alligator clip on the positive terminal, with some electrical tape on one side, to keep it off the negative post.
3. It kind of looks like these little circular posts on either side of the Bosch 010 electrical plug are designed to take current? I won't know until I get underneath the car and shift things around, but it seems like it could be pretty easy to tape a wire to each post, and juice it that way.
I'm a perpetual newbie when it comes to electrical engineering, so apologies in advance for any facepalms.
A few questions about IC pump installation proceedure-
1. I haven't seen any info about the benefits of running a battery to the pump's terminals, compared with plugging it in and starting the car to bleed the system. Why not run the car to do it? Seems like a few people do it that way.
2. Will a trickle charger suffice? If so, how many amps are required to run the pump? What happens if you run too few or too many?
I'm leaning toward placing an alligator clip on the positive terminal, with some electrical tape on one side, to keep it off the negative post.
3. It kind of looks like these little circular posts on either side of the Bosch 010 electrical plug are designed to take current? I won't know until I get underneath the car and shift things around, but it seems like it could be pretty easy to tape a wire to each post, and juice it that way.
08-01-2018, 03:53 PM
#3
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Good luck getting wires onto those tiny posts that are very close to each other. Check the link below in my signature. It is very easy to run the pump in car. It is not easy to bleed a pump while you are driving, some people are able to engage the pump while in idle, others not.
08-01-2018, 04:19 PM
#4
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You can get the pump to turn on with the car idling in park by stabbing the throttle to the floor for a split-second. Just make sure the pedal goes all the way down and presses the little button on the floor and make sure the engine is up to temp.
08-02-2018, 11:17 AM
#5
Hey everyone, I'm new to the forum, been reading a ton here since I found my E55 project in 1/18 though. It's come a long way.
I'm a perpetual newbie when it comes to electrical engineering, so apologies in advance for any facepalms.
A few questions about IC pump installation proceedure-
1. I haven't seen any info about the benefits of running a battery to the pump's terminals, compared with plugging it in and starting the car to bleed the system. Why not run the car to do it? Seems like a few people do it that way.
2. Will a trickle charger suffice? If so, how many amps are required to run the pump? What happens if you run too few or too many?
I'm leaning toward placing an alligator clip on the positive terminal, with some electrical tape on one side, to keep it off the negative post.
3. It kind of looks like these little circular posts on either side of the Bosch 010 electrical plug are designed to take current? I won't know until I get underneath the car and shift things around, but it seems like it could be pretty easy to tape a wire to each post, and juice it that way.
I'm a perpetual newbie when it comes to electrical engineering, so apologies in advance for any facepalms.
A few questions about IC pump installation proceedure-
1. I haven't seen any info about the benefits of running a battery to the pump's terminals, compared with plugging it in and starting the car to bleed the system. Why not run the car to do it? Seems like a few people do it that way.
2. Will a trickle charger suffice? If so, how many amps are required to run the pump? What happens if you run too few or too many?
I'm leaning toward placing an alligator clip on the positive terminal, with some electrical tape on one side, to keep it off the negative post.
3. It kind of looks like these little circular posts on either side of the Bosch 010 electrical plug are designed to take current? I won't know until I get underneath the car and shift things around, but it seems like it could be pretty easy to tape a wire to each post, and juice it that way.
2. No need for trickle charger just turn the car on and do it as mentioned above.
3. Again, I wouldn't bother with trying to jumper the pump up, just hook it up normal and jumper the relay.
Edit: read through this post from tw2: https://mbworld.org/forums/w211-amg/676861-another-diy-intercooler-pump-guide-without-deleted-pictures.html
Last edited by drothgeb; 08-02-2018 at 11:21 AM.
08-02-2018, 11:44 PM
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I just finished replacing the pump, and am moving on to bleeding now.
I had read the posts you all mentioned, but I had misread some info tw2 noted in his write-up and thought there was a step missing somewhere. Makes perfect sense, props on the fuse idea. That was smart.
Only suggestion I could think of during the install- looking through the fog light mesh helped me see what was going on better when I was reinstalling the pump clamp.
Thanks a lot everyone. Once again your charity has permanantly raised a man's average WHP today. Haha.
I had read the posts you all mentioned, but I had misread some info tw2 noted in his write-up and thought there was a step missing somewhere. Makes perfect sense, props on the fuse idea. That was smart.
Only suggestion I could think of during the install- looking through the fog light mesh helped me see what was going on better when I was reinstalling the pump clamp.
Thanks a lot everyone. Once again your charity has permanantly raised a man's average WHP today. Haha.
