Johnson CM30 = Damaged Intercooler?
Re: Johnson CM30 = Damaged Intercooler?
Originally Posted by tighed1
[FONT=Arial Black][COLOR=blue]. When I pull the cap off of my IC cooling system there is NO pressure.[
Re: Johnson CM30 = Damaged Intercooler?
Originally Posted by FiftyThree033
Do you have a reservoir for your separated system? I looked at Needswings kit and thought I'd want a fill reservoir. At least I could "monitor" the level in the separated system.
Re: Johnson CM30 = Damaged Intercooler?
Originally Posted by 32krazy!
i never use a res but if you want a bmw power sterring res works great. about 10$ on ebay
I have a couple VW Vanagons (my other hobby/Subaru powered Vanagons) parts vehicles on hand. They use a translucent p/s reservoir. The fluid can be viewed thru the reservoir body.
I'm thinking I can use NWs kit and tee in the reservoir after the valve. I like the assurance of seeing the amount of coolant in the I/C circuit via a reservoir.
Thanks for the input.
Re: Johnson CM30 = Damaged Intercooler?
Originally Posted by FiftyThree033
Ok. yeah I recall reading this a while back.
I have a couple VW Vanagons (my other hobby/Subaru powered Vanagons) parts vehicles on hand. They use a translucent p/s reservoir. The fluid can be viewed thru the reservoir body.
I'm thinking I can use NWs kit and tee in the reservoir after the valve. I like the assurance of seeing the amount of coolant in the I/C circuit via a reservoir.
Thanks for the input.
I have a couple VW Vanagons (my other hobby/Subaru powered Vanagons) parts vehicles on hand. They use a translucent p/s reservoir. The fluid can be viewed thru the reservoir body.
I'm thinking I can use NWs kit and tee in the reservoir after the valve. I like the assurance of seeing the amount of coolant in the I/C circuit via a reservoir.
Thanks for the input.
Re: Johnson CM30 = Damaged Intercooler?
Originally Posted by 32krazy!
the n/w kit doesnt req. a res. if you ever run low you simply open the valves and allow the engine coolant to flow into the coolant res. and it fills the h/e. close the valves and its sep. again. by making the h/e a low pressure system you rarely ever will add any coolant as it only gets to approx 140* at its peak and then cools again. no were near boiling
Re: Johnson CM30 = Damaged Intercooler?
Originally Posted by FiftyThree033
I understand, but how do you know if you have run low? I'd like an "at a glance" indicator. Seems it would be an extra insurance measure. If you did have a I/C circuit leak, the reservoir level would indicate the condition very obviously and quickly.
Last edited by 32krazy!; 11-27-2011 at 10:00 PM.
Re: Johnson CM30 = Damaged Intercooler?
Originally Posted by 32krazy!
my guess would be the puddle on the floor. over 23 yrs with a separete system and never added a drop after fully purging the system
Where does the coolant go( or show up) should you have a leak in the charge air cooler in the intake portion of the system?
Re: Johnson CM30 = Damaged Intercooler?
Originally Posted by FiftyThree033
I understand the puddle on the floor sign of a leak for the charge air cooler radiator and external plumbing.
Where does the coolant go( or show up) should you have a leak in the charge air cooler in the intake portion of the system?
Where does the coolant go( or show up) should you have a leak in the charge air cooler in the intake portion of the system?
Re: Johnson CM30 = Damaged Intercooler?
Originally Posted by 32krazy!
my guess would be the puddle on the floor. over 23 yrs with a separete system and never added a drop after fully purging the system
Re: Johnson CM30 = Damaged Intercooler?
Originally Posted by dinasrt
Check out my gallery and look at the NW's intake manifolds (w/ the green sludge) I bought these used, some time ago. This happened to the previous owner, not me. My guess would be 1.) No catch can. and 2.) internal IC leak and sucking coolant into the mani's. He probably had no puddle on the floor to see. I'm with going w/ the small reservoir for monitoring, and is what I will be doing. I'm pretty sure Tunaglove did a writeup on this.
Re: Johnson CM30 = Damaged Intercooler?
Originally Posted by 32krazy!
catch can not going to help with any i/c issues. thats for collecting oil fumes not coolant. most likley the i/c was never separeted and the high pressure system caused the leak. a res is easy enough to do i just never had the need. my manis are off all the time and my h/e has a rad cap to look into and add if needed
Re: Johnson CM30 = Damaged Intercooler?
Originally Posted by dinasrt
Check out my gallery and look at the NW's intake manifolds (w/ the green sludge) I bought these used, some time ago. This happened to the previous owner, not me. My guess would be 1.) No catch can. and 2.) internal IC leak and sucking coolant into the mani's. He probably had no puddle on the floor to see. I'm with going w/ the small reservoir for monitoring, and is what I will be doing. I'm pretty sure Tunaglove did a writeup on this.
I'd like "never" having to tear into my engine.
Re: Johnson CM30 = Damaged Intercooler?
Originally Posted by dinasrt
I do know how the system works Steve. Re: the catch can; I was explaining the recipe for making green sludge in the manifolds. And YOU have a cap to look into and monitor; so why are you trying to talk those of us that don't have one; out of it? lol
now a 3 gal res in the trunk for ice and water now thats an idea!
Re: Johnson CM30 = Damaged Intercooler?
Originally Posted by ModlessG
Hey Needs Wings has the separator on sale what timing. I just ordered it this morning. I was going to flush the radiator anyway so this should work out pretty well.
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Re: Johnson CM30 = Damaged Intercooler?
There is a good size plastic barb(part of the tank)that pops into a rubber grommet. It is VERY difficult to pull this tank out of that grommet; but it will come out. Get some lubrication into that grommet if you can, and it's also useful to have 4 hands pulling it up and gently rock back and forth, side to side slightly. Yes, it's a blitch. I thought I was going to break mine when I was pulling out, it was so hard. (I'll probably hear about that last comment)