Re: Installing Intercooler Pump
Originally Posted by
John&Terry
I am installing a new Bosch type 010 intercooler pump on our 2005 srt6. Our vehicle has 26,000 mi on it.
I have removed the old pump (type 003) and mounted the new pump. I have also connected the coolant hoses. I lost about 2-3 oz. of coolant during this process.
Does anyone have any suggestions how I can best purge the air from the coolant system?
The video I watched seemed to imply I should power up the new pump when performing this operation. If so, should I apply 12 VDC directly to the pump? Or is a PWM signal required?
I would appreciate any advise you might have.
Thank you,
John
When I did mine I clamped the hoses close to each pump and lost a little fluid. After I had installed the pump I just started the car and went for a spin in it, no problems encountered at all. I think we can overthink this situation too much. If the system was drained or nearly drained then problems could be encountered but a few ounces is nothing. If you have a coolant separation set up I would open it to let the air escape into the expansion tank.
Last edited by onehundred80; Nov 5, 2017 at 08:48 AM.