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Old Aug 19, 2008 | 09:56 PM
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Default Re: IC Coolant Tank
Originally Posted by ProjectMayhem
Brian how long were the allen bolts you used? ordering my parts tomorrow
also what procedure did you do after the intall was complete to clear out all the air from the two systems?
If I recall they were about 2-1/2" inches. Best to take the tank to a hardware store and put a bolt thru, add about 2 or 3 flat washers (for the thickness of the plastic shroud) then a large flat washer for the backside to keep the plastic from stressing (see pick) and then enough for the nylon lock nut. Should be easy to mock up at the HW Store.

I drained my entire coolant system to install the tank(s), Johnson Pump, LET HE, heat wrapped the IC etc...

I also wired my Johnson to energize when the key is on - so when I was done - I filled the Intercooler tank first with 50/50 and turned the key on and just let her flow. I had also pulled my Injector rail to wrap the IC so I had the extra duty of checking for fuel leaks and adding coolant but it was pretty easy.

What you can do if you have 12V battery is make a couple of wires with alligator clips (or possibly make the wires long enough to reach the car battery)and connect them up to your IC Pump and make it run until all the air bleeds out of the system.

Then just fill the new radiator tank as normal; taking your time and keep adding coolant mix to the tank - do no overfill - a little less then half way when stable. Remeber once the engine warms up and the thermostat opens, you'll need to keep adding coolant - your engine will warm up quick.

I would keep an eye out and see how MikeR does his - he has a good eye for improving on things. Like the trick brackets he made for the SL55 intake.

Good Luck. And enjoy some of that timing your going to get back.
 
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