trilogy intercooler pump

[03knight]

Any ideas on why the pump for the intercooler coolant isn't circulating the fluid? I can hear the pump working but no fluid actually goes anywhere.. why is this??

[martyo]

It may not have primed.

Try forcing it to priming.

I know this is a new install. Was it ever pumping?

[03knight]

Nope since I got the car running it hasn't circulated any fluid

[martyo]

Nope since I got the car running it hasn't circulated any fluid

That's no bueno.

[fastblackmerc]

Does the pump need to be lower than the holding tank?

[Zack]

Foolproof method to get the pump going:

Drain all coolant out.
Fill back up.
Disconnect relay to pump.
Turn key on
Connect relay until fluid level starts to drop.
Disconnect relay then top off fluid.
Repeat until you can't add anymore fluid.
Done.

[03knight]

Will try In the morning, it's 10pm here ..thanks zack I'll post up when I'm done

[03knight]

Alright I gave it and shot and repeated steps 5 times and still no go .. Should I replace the pump?

[lji372]

Bought my replacement here

http://www.zzperformance.com/blog/intercooler-pumps/

[Gccch]

So that's two problems with this "new in box" kit. The seller should be held accountable.

[justbob]

Are you a 100% sure you ran all hoses in the correct path?

This is either a routing problem or like Zack said an air lock problem. I've been lucky on everyone I've ever touched except once and it was a real PITA to evacuate the air.

I also suggest squeezing and hand pumping every hose that is accessible in as many areas as you can while it's running with the cap off the reservoir.


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[martyo]

I am willing to bet the pump is NOT bad and if he buys a replacement he will have the same problem.

[fastblackmerc]

I am willing to bet the pump is NOT bad and if he buys a replacement he will have the same problem.

I 2nd that.........

[Krytin]

Can the pump be installed backwards?

[cj7chris]

If the pump and bracket are under the battery tray area, try loosening the pump from the bracket collar and lowering the pump to the ground, or as low as you can get it. This should let gravity help you prime. Once you have coolant circulating, turn off the key and reinstall the pump in the bracket.

Should do the trick.

[03knight]

I'll give that a shot. Thanks. I also tried hooking up the outlet hose to the COT and letting the Coolant get forced through but only tried for 5 seconds since the outlet was exposed and dumping all the Coolant after it passes through the intercooler...didn't help but ill try again for a longer period of time

[Cougar_Marauder]

I had the same problem. I eventually used a shop vac to suck the coolant through... I think from the hose under the SC snout... but if the reservoir is full just suck it through anywhere after the pump. Just don't suck so much you bring air back into the pump. Refill reservoir and then do what Zack said.

[lji372]

Make sure there aren't any kinked hoses.
Yeah I know blah blah blah...........

[03knight]

So mysteriously I found the radiator pressure tester at my work.. put that bad boy on the reservoir and boom starting pumping like a champ. .. big thanks to martyo for the advice.

[lji372]

Great news!!!

Now pics or the install never happened :D

[martyo]

So mysteriously I found the radiator pressure tester at my work.. put that bad boy on the reservoir and boom starting pumping like a champ. .. big thanks to martyo for the advice.

It's the simple solutions I love.

Now send me half the money you saved on the pump. That's my contingency fee!! :D

[martyo]

Great news!!!

Now pics or the install never happened :D

You owe me money too.

You were encouraging this guy to buy a not needed new pump.

[martyo]

And Steve now get me new datalogs.

[03knight]

http://i57.tinypic.com/a1hc1x.jpg

[martyo]

Looks great Steven.

[justbob]

Concur! Are you planning on routing the alt. wire differently? Plus I would zip tie every vacuum line tight to its destination as the ones in the back are a sumbitch to get to.

I wonder what ever happened to my old kit? The owner received it is all I know?


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[WhatsUpDOHC]

http://i57.tinypic.com/a1hc1x.jpg
Trilogy #246 lives!

[8UWITH6]

So mysteriously I found the radiator pressure tester at my work.. put that bad boy on the reservoir and boom starting pumping like a champ. .. big thanks to martyo for the advice.

That is EXACTLY what I did with mine. What a pain in the ass............ ugh.