Problem with A&A SC install
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Problem with A&A SC install
I have an 08 Z51 that I am installing an A&A SC (I also purchased the dewit radiator).
The head unit and main bracket bolt on just fine, but when I clamp the 6" metal tubing to the SC outlet (as in the directions) and try to put the unit in, it will not line up because the metal tubing hits the ps cooler.
It appears that the 90 degree rubber elbow will need to pass between the sway bar and the ps cooler, but hit compresses the tubing.
Is there something that I am overlooking (it has happened in the past) and an easy solution?
If anyone has any advise, please let me know.
Thanks,
Victor W.
The head unit and main bracket bolt on just fine, but when I clamp the 6" metal tubing to the SC outlet (as in the directions) and try to put the unit in, it will not line up because the metal tubing hits the ps cooler.
It appears that the 90 degree rubber elbow will need to pass between the sway bar and the ps cooler, but hit compresses the tubing.
Is there something that I am overlooking (it has happened in the past) and an easy solution?
If anyone has any advise, please let me know.
Thanks,
Victor W.
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Ok, that makes sense. I didn't find it in the directions, but I can't see how to install the unit with it in the car. Thanks, I will go and remove it.
I appreciate the advise.
Victor
I appreciate the advise.
Victor
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Page #10 Paragraph 2.5
"Remove the factory clamps from the power steering hose at the cooler inlet and outlet lines. The factory clamps are removed by inserting a small blade screwdriver into the opening and prying them open. Remove the cooler and splice the two hose ends
together with the supplied 3/8” barbed splice and clamps."
"Remove the factory clamps from the power steering hose at the cooler inlet and outlet lines. The factory clamps are removed by inserting a small blade screwdriver into the opening and prying them open. Remove the cooler and splice the two hose ends
together with the supplied 3/8” barbed splice and clamps."
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Page #10 Paragraph 2.5
"Remove the factory clamps from the power steering hose at the cooler inlet and outlet lines. The factory clamps are removed by inserting a small blade screwdriver into the opening and prying them open. Remove the cooler and splice the two hose ends
together with the supplied 3/8” barbed splice and clamps."
"Remove the factory clamps from the power steering hose at the cooler inlet and outlet lines. The factory clamps are removed by inserting a small blade screwdriver into the opening and prying them open. Remove the cooler and splice the two hose ends
together with the supplied 3/8” barbed splice and clamps."
Me and Motorhead-47 have done two Z51 cars (mine included) and the PS cooler has got to go.
My PS cooler now resides in Motorhead-47's 09 coupe.
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I suggest relocating the cooler somewhere where air can pass thru it to allow the little bit of cooling it allows to the PS pump. I had to replace the pump $350.
Last edited by drivinfast; Dec 5, 2009 at 04:20 PM.
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MotorHead, your right, I did miss it. Like I said, somethimes I over look the simple Sh*t.
I think that I will take drivinfast recommendations and look for a smaller cooler to relocate. Thank you, everyone.
This is why I joined this site, great advise, very quickly, from people that have done everything that I might think about doing to my car, which is the best corvette I have every owned!
Victor
I think that I will take drivinfast recommendations and look for a smaller cooler to relocate. Thank you, everyone.
This is why I joined this site, great advise, very quickly, from people that have done everything that I might think about doing to my car, which is the best corvette I have every owned!
Victor
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How hard was it to "pin" the crank?
Anyone near by who wants to supervise or help--I'll provide all the beer and pizza they want. ;-)
Anyone near by who wants to supervise or help--I'll provide all the beer and pizza they want. ;-)
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Like above, pinning the crank is very easy with the collar supplied with the kit. I personally used electrical tape on the bit to cue me when to stop drilling and kept stopping to measure way too many times.
Again, as above, there is a couple little things you have to remove: sway bar, radiator, ps cooler (my nemesis by not reading the directions), loosen the ABS and remove the steering rack.
I personally removed the alt and ps pump, although I can see (now) that it may not be necessary for this job. I also removed the hood for ease of looking at everything (when I did the cam swap, I left it on, but it was a lot easier without it on).
The only thing I really had a problem with was the ac condenser, for me it didn't want to separate from the radiator very easily. And it was even more fun to put back the first time but 1000% easier without the hood in place...or maybe doing it twice.
Bottom line, pinning the crank was very easy, getting to it took a couple hours and a little swearing. If you pull the ps pump, plan on spending about 10 long minutes working on getting three bolts out, a quarter turn at a time, but not a hard task.
Again, as above, there is a couple little things you have to remove: sway bar, radiator, ps cooler (my nemesis by not reading the directions), loosen the ABS and remove the steering rack.
I personally removed the alt and ps pump, although I can see (now) that it may not be necessary for this job. I also removed the hood for ease of looking at everything (when I did the cam swap, I left it on, but it was a lot easier without it on).
The only thing I really had a problem with was the ac condenser, for me it didn't want to separate from the radiator very easily. And it was even more fun to put back the first time but 1000% easier without the hood in place...or maybe doing it twice.
Bottom line, pinning the crank was very easy, getting to it took a couple hours and a little swearing. If you pull the ps pump, plan on spending about 10 long minutes working on getting three bolts out, a quarter turn at a time, but not a hard task.