{"id":12640,"date":"2012-05-08T09:12:56","date_gmt":"2012-05-08T14:12:56","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/caddyinfo.com\/wordpress\/?p=12640"},"modified":"2012-05-11T20:23:49","modified_gmt":"2012-05-12T01:23:49","slug":"mityvac-intercooler-coolant-refill","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.caddyinfo.com\/wordpress\/mityvac-intercooler-coolant-refill\/","title":{"rendered":"Mityvac intercooler coolant refill?"},"content":{"rendered":"

The intercooler cooling system for the STS-V is self-bleeding, although it can take a bit to complete. I have been considering using a system like the Mityvac 4535 with a compressor to both leak check and refill under vacuum to ensure all air is out of the system.<\/p>\n

This system takes a vacuum on the coolant system to pull the air out, and clean fluid in. I would attach it at the Tee reservoir.<\/p>\n

The Mityvac 4535<\/a> is around $108 but perhaps can be had on loan from O’Reilly’s Autoparts. Then I’ll need to get a better air source to draw a vaccum. Either would be a seldom use item for me so that makes them dear to purchase. It is possible a local shop could do this also but the fee might have paid for one of the tools.<\/p>\n

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An alternate appears to be the UView 550000<\/a> Airlift Cooling System Leak Checker and air purge kit.<\/p>\n

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Thinking I will add this process after I replace the intercooler hoses with the Spectre stainless kink-free hoses planned for this weekend.<\/p>\n

Update:<\/h2>\n

I ‘cheated’ and ordered the Mityvac 4535, and will have to shop a larger air compressor. Should made my intercooler experiments easier and more controlled.<\/p>\n

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