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str8maxn
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OCT 31, 03:11 PM
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| quote | Originally posted by La fiera:
https://youtu.be/ujJxuR2XiYs
This is what I did on my Fiero. The water pump is installed at the front but you can istall it anywere you'd like. To avoid air pockets install it lower than the radiator like I did.
The pump is a BMW(Bosch) part number that can be found at any Advance Auto or NAPA or O'Reilys. It's been tryed on daily drivers and track BMWs. The one thing that'll you'll need is the controller for that specific pump. It's made by a company called Tecomotive in Germany. I don't even use a thermostat, it has a setting for that.
Disregard the stock water pump, I'm using the stock engine configuration. I cut the impeller off just to use it as a pulley.
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Do you mind posting a few pictures of the water pump installed?
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La fiera
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OCT 31, 07:43 PM
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Sure! The location of the pump is very important. You MUST install it at the lowerst point possible to avoid air pockets. Wait for the video where I test the system electronically by fooling the Coolant Temp Sensor. And by reversing the WP water hoses you can run LT1s or SBCs. Also, you don't need a thermostat. The comproller has a setting for thernostat-less systmems. I don't use a thermostat.
 [This message has been edited by La fiera (edited 10-31-2021).]
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La fiera
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OCT 31, 07:57 PM
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str8maxn
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OCT 31, 08:03 PM
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| quote | Originally posted by La fiera:
Sure! The location of the pump is very important. You MUST install it at the lowerst point possible to avoid air pockets. Wait for the video where I test the system electronically by fooling the Coolant Temp Sensor. And by reversing the WP water hoses you can run LT1s or SBCs. Also, you don't need a thermostat. The comproller has a setting for thernostat-less systmems. I don't use a thermostat.
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Did you use any of the BMW hoses? it looks like you set up an aluminum plate to install the water pump , right?
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La fiera
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OCT 31, 08:10 PM
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Yes, I just used a flat aluminum plate to install the pump as low as possible. Hoses are what I found closest to my installation. I went to the local parts store and got something that work. This is temporaty. After the engine is tuned I'll replaced all hoses and cooling pipes with AN-20 racing hoses and build adapters for the pump so I can swich pumps easily.
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str8maxn
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NOV 20, 08:33 PM
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Hello All,
Help needed....
First off the battery is good ; shows 12V.
I don't have any POWER at all, no interior lights, no cluster lights, no power to front fuse box, no power to the rear distribution block (near the battery). I used a 12v tester to test connectivity on the fusible links and I have no power there either. The battery is relocated to the front of the car and that cable has power all the back to the starter.
Where do I start looking?
My assumption is a wire or wires broke while I was lifting the rear body up to get the the crank pully. Where should I start looking for a possible break. Or is this related to something else, hidden fuse?
The battery was disconnected while the car was being worked on, so I don't think its a blown fuse.[This message has been edited by str8maxn (edited 11-20-2021).]
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cyrus88
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NOV 22, 12:42 AM
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There should be a wire going from the starter to the junction block on the rear passenger side of the engine bay.
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str8maxn
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NOV 22, 03:48 PM
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| quote | Originally posted by cyrus88:
There should be a wire going from the starter to the junction block on the rear passenger side of the engine bay. |
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Thank you for the reply... I'll start looking soon and update.
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cyrus88
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NOV 22, 04:28 PM
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I should clarify a bit. So, the junction box, that I was referring to, gets power from the battery.
Since your battery has been moved to the front, then the simple thing to do is to run a wire from the starter "battery" post to the junction box. But, how the previous owner got power to the block may not be as I described.
Im any case check the junction box and make sure you get battery voltage.
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str8maxn
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NOV 22, 05:03 PM
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| quote | Originally posted by cyrus88:
I should clarify a bit. So, the junction box, that I was referring to, gets power from the battery.
Since your battery has been moved to the front, then the simple thing to do is to run a wire from the starter "battery" post to the junction box. But, how the previous owner got power to the block may not be as I described.
Im any case check the junction box and make sure you get battery voltage. |
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Will do ty again.
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