Alky Control Question
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Alky Control Question
My Procharged C5 is equipped with an Alky Control meth system, and for a bunch of reasons, spends months sitting in my garage.For the second time in the past year, I got the "low washer fluid" warning, and the reservoir is close to empty. Since I haven't run the car often or hard enough to be using much meth, is it possible that it just evaporated, or should I suspect a leak?
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I found the same thing on the car I bought that has an Alky Control kit on it.
I do think the pump needs a rebuild since I have seen some leakage below the pump but to tackle what I think is heavy evaporation, I just put a piece of double-layer saran wrap over the washer fill hole and closed the cap.
Been like that over the winter and the reservoir is still full, so it must have worked.
edit-to be clear, take the plastic wrap off the reservoir before driving the car.
I do think the pump needs a rebuild since I have seen some leakage below the pump but to tackle what I think is heavy evaporation, I just put a piece of double-layer saran wrap over the washer fill hole and closed the cap.
Been like that over the winter and the reservoir is still full, so it must have worked.
edit-to be clear, take the plastic wrap off the reservoir before driving the car.
Last edited by vrybad; Mar 17, 2019 at 09:07 AM.
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From: Think BEFORE hitting "Submit Reply"
To my recollection the installation instructions do say to mount the nozzles as high as possible to avoid siphoning or something to that effect.
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Yes it will, the spring will keep the valve shut unless pressure overcomes it... IIRC it's around 30psi check valve on most of these?
On my setup, I ran the check valve/nozzle to the ground and let it sit overnight, no drip or wetness. If OP is running one at all, it's possible it's gone bad
On my setup, I ran the check valve/nozzle to the ground and let it sit overnight, no drip or wetness. If OP is running one at all, it's possible it's gone bad
Last edited by aaronc7; Mar 18, 2019 at 11:08 AM.
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Yes it will, the spring will keep the valve shut unless pressure overcomes it... IIRC it's around 30psi check valve on most of these?
On my setup, I ran the check valve/nozzle to the ground and let it sit overnight, no drip or wetness. If OP is running one at all, it's possible it's gone bad
On my setup, I ran the check valve/nozzle to the ground and let it sit overnight, no drip or wetness. If OP is running one at all, it's possible it's gone bad
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10 psi, that does sound more reasonable. I was doing some math regarding what height of water would be required to crack a 30psi valve and it was some huge amount. We're getting a little off topic, but if I had my tank well above the nozzle I would definitely consider a solenoid in series or in place of the check valve.