Coolant parts

[rplourdejr]

Hi All

I've got my car running, basically a roller skate.

Before I put the body on, I am not sure if I did the coolant section correctly.

I ran the engine for 15 to 20 minutes, idling in the driveway.

Put 1.5 gallons of 50/50 antifreeze in it, so far.

I never felt the side pipes getting warm at all.

I attached pics of a part that came in the kit. I am sure it goes with the coolant pipes on the sides, but I could not find a way to get them to fit, so I assumed they went with a non-turbo car, or some different year that I did not have.

I have a 2004 wrx turbo donor.

Can anyone tell me if I made a mistake and these pieces go somewhere? Diagrams? Pics?

Thanks,

Rob

[STiPWRD]

Your side pipes should be very hot to the tough after 15 minutes of running the engine. This makes me think your coolant is not circulating - are you sure your engine isn't over heating? If you're not using a coolant burping tool like this one, it may take several cycles of running the engine and adding coolant.

http://www.amazon.com/UView-550000-A...r+lift+coolant

Be sure to add coolant to the radiator (until full) as well as the degas tank on top of the motor.

The part in your photos is probably unrelated to this problem.

[Pearldrummer7]

Bleeding coolant sucked for me. Those pieces are for the smaller NA coolant lines. No need for it for you. At least, that was my understanding/use of them. What was the ambient temperature? 15-20 mins is about when mine would be noticeably warm.

[insurance guy]

Did you do add the VCP fix to the line
It's a must

[rplourdejr]

Did you do add the VCP fix to the line
It's a must

What I have not figured out is how to remove the inlet pipe, to do Wayne's vcp inlet fix.

Does anyone have some pictures?

Rob

[insurance guy]

you can do it with motor installed. super easy if you have a long tap handle.
post # 103 on my thread has the pics

[rplourdejr]

you can do it with motor installed. super easy if you have a long tap handle.
post # 103 on my thread has the pics

How do you insure that no metal chips get inside the coolant system, if you tap the part, while it's still installed in the engine?

some of the pics Wayne posted show the part out of the car, and knowing me, I'd rather not take a chance of getting any metal in the coolant system.

Rob

[C.Plavan]

How do you insure that no metal chips get inside the coolant system, if you tap the part, while it's still installed in the engine?

some of the pics Wayne posted show the part out of the car, and knowing me, I'd rather not take a chance of getting any metal in the coolant system.

Rob

Grease the drillbit and tap, lay tape inside, or ball it up so you can pull it out. Worked for me perfectly.

[redfogo]

I just stuck a rag in the hole and drilled pulled it out and then used a shop vac to double check.

[rplourdejr]

Ok, I will give it a try.

Does anyone know where I can get the part? I checked all the online sites of local shops, napa, advance auto, etc, and no one is listing 1/8 npt parts that look the same as the pictures.

I'd rather try and get it local, than order online.

If I cannot find one local, where do I find it online?

Also, should I use some sorts of thread sealant when installing it?

Rob

[insurance guy]

you can get a NPT fitting at any plumbing supply ( National Pipe Thread). They are very inexpensive ( maybe $1.25). There is no need for a sealant as the tapered thread is self sealing.
the barb comes in many sizes so you can get one to match whatever size hose you want to run to the degas tank

[rplourdejr]

Thanks. Did the work and it looks great. Broke the upper coolant tank though and had to order a replacement

Thanks for the help

Rob