supercharger overheating

[WormGod]

Ugh, EGR + S/C = headaches.

The position of it makes it, in my book, the most difficult area to reach on the VX. Be prepared to cut your hands up and to have a box load of patience ready. It was one thing putting a prefab in, but from scratch, I don't envy you, heh.

Good luck man.

[spitfire5454]

yeah. It doesn't seem that hard. What's gonna be a pain in the *** is just taking the whole thing off to drill and tap the holes. At least I'll be able to finally get that cel light off! I'm also gonna put new O-rings in just to be sure I'm not leaking there! I'll post some pics when I'm done

[Ldub]

Remember to order some new intake gaskets from Merlin BEFORE you tear it down...

[spitfire5454]

do you really think new intake gaskets are necessary? I put new ones on when i put the S/C on about 2000 miles ago. Also, the instructions (and i use the term loosely) say to use sealant where the egr tube meets the supercharger. What did you guys use? I figured it would have to be able to deal with the high temps. Thanks!

[Ldub]

do you really think new intake gaskets are necessary? I put new ones on when i put the S/C on about 2000 miles ago. Also, the instructions (and i use the term loosely) say to use sealant where the egr tube meets the supercharger. What did you guys use? I figured it would have to be able to deal with the high temps. Thanks!

I just like new gaskets, every time...I'm funny that way.

My reasoning is: they aren't THAT expensive, & you already know how much fun it is to R & R the S/C if it turns out that you wish you had used new...

I use black Hi-Temp RTV (permatex I think, can't remember if sensor safe)

[johnnyapollo]

I used Permatex - if you don't you'll smell the fumes in the cabin.

I had elevated engine bay temps but this stopped when I installed the cold air intake - the external air to the filter made a huge difference.

-- John

[WormGod]

Like John, I used a hi-heat Permatex as well. And ya, it's a good thing you picked up some new O-rings. I lucked out and mine were all still in good condition and didnt tear, so I re-used them. Had a bag of new spares on-hand in case.

May as well get some new coolant too. A fresh flush never hurts. Hell, you gotta drain down anyways.

Oh, and I am sure you know, but clean the plenum very well after drilling. Metal shavings BAD.

Good luck and have fun.

EDIT: Damn John, seeing your post just reminded me.... I forgot all about those pillar covers! I'll holler at my mom tonight (since they are in her garage, heh) and see if she can ship them out to ya. I still got your info. Sorry.