Self contained PROCHARGER VENT
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Burning Brakes
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Self contained PROCHARGER VENT
The reason why sc prochargers leak is bc over time pressure builds in the case and pushes oil past the procharger outer seal. This is why brand new seft contained units leak a little on the bottom.
This is the best thing i found to do to save my newly rebuilt D1SC seals.
I bough the hose and fuel filter from autoparts store and the fitting off fleabay.
Please let me know what you think.
This is the best thing i found to do to save my newly rebuilt D1SC seals.
I bough the hose and fuel filter from autoparts store and the fitting off fleabay.
Please let me know what you think.
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Just for looks stand point from your catch can being that close to that line. How would it work putting a T fitting in the catch can line, and then the line from the S/C into that T. Robert
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What does Procharger say about venting the supercharger?
I can't tell from the pic but what is the part and part number for the thing on the end? Is it a pressure release valve?
Plus what is the size fitting on the Procharger?
Want a parts list yo!
Thanks,Matt
I can't tell from the pic but what is the part and part number for the thing on the end? Is it a pressure release valve?
Plus what is the size fitting on the Procharger?
Want a parts list yo!
Thanks,Matt
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I don't think it builds pressure in the case itself. If that was the case, they all would leak and leak very fast from the factory because there is no way to vent it from procharger. I think its more due to so many heat cycles and seals just get old. As far as your, seems like somebody didn't seal it right when it was rebuilt. You might have a bad seal in the impeller side, that is causing it to force pressure inside the case, that is another option.
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I bought the fitting off fleabay after searching for "Procharger vent". I sent him a message asking if I could just buy the fitting.
not sure the fitting size but I couldn't find a fitting like I needed anywhere around me so I bought off fleabay.
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Procharger says that one do need on while vortech self contained headings come with a vent from what I understand.
I bought the fitting off fleabay after searching for "Procharger vent". I sent him a message asking if I could just buy the fitting.
not sure the fitting size but I couldn't find a fitting like I needed anywhere around me so I bought off fleabay.
I bought the fitting off fleabay after searching for "Procharger vent". I sent him a message asking if I could just buy the fitting.
not sure the fitting size but I couldn't find a fitting like I needed anywhere around me so I bought off fleabay.
Can't make out package or what that piece is!
Thanks,Matt
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[QUOTE=joshtownsend;1583823929]I don't think it builds pressure in the case itself. If that was the case, they all would leak and leak very fast from the factory because there is no way to vent it from procharger. I think its more due to so many heat cycles and seals just get old. As far as your, seems like somebody didn't seal it right when it was rebuilt. You might have a bad seal in the impeller side, that is causing it to force pressure inside the case, that is another option.[/
I know it's building pressure bc the last time I changed the oil in the head unit, I unscrewed the dip stick and I heard the pressure release outta the case. I knew right then that it was building pressure and holding it.
on a gto forum I was reading where this was happening to brand new and freshly rebuilt head units. there was even talk about adding a little fuel stabilizer to the case to keep the pressure down. lol
the vent stop a couple guys leaks on the gto forum and stopped mine as well it seams.
I know it's building pressure bc the last time I changed the oil in the head unit, I unscrewed the dip stick and I heard the pressure release outta the case. I knew right then that it was building pressure and holding it.
on a gto forum I was reading where this was happening to brand new and freshly rebuilt head units. there was even talk about adding a little fuel stabilizer to the case to keep the pressure down. lol
the vent stop a couple guys leaks on the gto forum and stopped mine as well it seams.
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I would have to dig that package back outta te trash but it is a lawn mower fuel filter that I got from oreillys auto parts. lol. anything would work really. I just added it so bugs and debris don't find there way into my Procharger
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I was wondering if you would rather use a oneway check valve with a light cracking pressure to allow pressure to escape and yet not allow anything in the unit as well!
Just a thought -
Keew us posted as to the leak - ever since I went to the D1 I have had no issues with any leaking like I did with the P1
Thanks,Matt
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The pc at the end of the hose is just a simple fuel filter for ATVs-dirtbikes you can find them at most motorcycle shops. I did the same thing to my D1. I also added a few pcs of foam from a filter element in the hose as a baffle so it help if oil comes out of the blower.
Every time I checked the oil pressure would escape. So I did the above
Every time I checked the oil pressure would escape. So I did the above
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Funny I questioned the lack of a vent for the ProCharger some years back and got the same answers from them that it wasn't needed.
But like you mine always had the oily mess at the bottom when removing it for any reason.
As I recall the fill hole is just a 5/16 NC thread, my thought was to make a vent from a fitting or just a bolt rifle drilled and pressing in a sintered bronze piece like the one used on the Pontiac GTP PD blower.
If you look at one it's in the end of blower drive shaft.
Just haven't gotten around to it yet.
But like you mine always had the oily mess at the bottom when removing it for any reason.
As I recall the fill hole is just a 5/16 NC thread, my thought was to make a vent from a fitting or just a bolt rifle drilled and pressing in a sintered bronze piece like the one used on the Pontiac GTP PD blower.
If you look at one it's in the end of blower drive shaft.
Just haven't gotten around to it yet.
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Funny I questioned the lack of a vent for the ProCharger some years back and got the same answers from them that it wasn't needed.
But like you mine always had the oily mess at the bottom when removing it for any reason.
As I recall the fill hole is just a 5/16 NC thread, my thought was to make a vent from a fitting or just a bolt rifle drilled and pressing in a sintered bronze piece like the one used on the Pontiac GTP PD blower.
If you look at one it's in the end of blower drive shaft.
Just haven't gotten around to it yet.
But like you mine always had the oily mess at the bottom when removing it for any reason.
As I recall the fill hole is just a 5/16 NC thread, my thought was to make a vent from a fitting or just a bolt rifle drilled and pressing in a sintered bronze piece like the one used on the Pontiac GTP PD blower.
If you look at one it's in the end of blower drive shaft.
Just haven't gotten around to it yet.
The pc at the end of the hose is just a simple fuel filter for ATVs-dirtbikes you can find them at most motorcycle shops. I did the same thing to my D1. I also added a few pcs of foam from a filter element in the hose as a baffle so it help if oil comes out of the blower.
Every time I checked the oil pressure would escape. So I did the above
Every time I checked the oil pressure would escape. So I did the above
Ahh gotcha!
I was wondering if you would rather use a oneway check valve with a light cracking pressure to allow pressure to escape and yet not allow anything in the unit as well!
Just a thought -
Keew us posted as to the leak - ever since I went to the D1 I have had no issues with any leaking like I did with the P1
Thanks,Matt
I was wondering if you would rather use a oneway check valve with a light cracking pressure to allow pressure to escape and yet not allow anything in the unit as well!
Just a thought -
Keew us posted as to the leak - ever since I went to the D1 I have had no issues with any leaking like I did with the P1
Thanks,Matt
I will keep you all posted as i put the miles on it. waiting for the rain to go away so i can really beat on it. Its such a common sence thing, i just dont understand guy procharger hasnt addressed the issue yet