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I think the water pump plate removal and rotrex bracket install should say.
1. Remove 4 plate screws
2. If gasket comes off reinstall on plate hold on with Vaseline
3. Place matching new water pump plate against back of old plate
4. Match holes on removed plate to back of rotrex bracket gasket towards water pump hole
5. Install rotrex bracket with plates back on water pump access hole
So the order is water pump gasket followed 2 water pump plates followed by rotrex bracket. Dave@DDMWorks , do I need to remove the entire bracket install to get the gasket on first? Since I put the gasket on the black bracket? Duh!
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if Dave at ddm is monitoring i am still confused about attaching the rotrex plate. Does the rotrex plate with reused gasket go on first then the 2 water pump plates go on the outside of the rotrex plate? Going to install today.
Eric do us all a favor and start a thread in the DIY section for your install. It will make it easier for all of us to keep up with and to make it easier to find for others to find for future reference.
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I think the water pump plate removal and rotrex bracket install should say.
1. Remove 4 plate screws
2. If gasket comes off reinstall on plate hold on with Vaseline
3. Place matching new water pump plate against back of old plate
4. Match holes on removed plate to back of rotrex bracket gasket towards water pump hole
5. Install rotrex bracket with plates back on water pump access hole
So the order is water pump gasket followed 2 water pump plates followed by rotrex bracket.
Dave ddm, do I need to remove the entire bracket install to get the gasket on first? Since I put the gasket on the black bracket? Duh!
Eric remember when we want to get someone's attention use @
@Dave@DDMWorksfun watching your work...
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ok I will start a DDM Supercharger DIY thread. I think I will do this once I complete the install. That way it will be more understanding. Believe me, I have learned allot already about the install. I was in Info technology for 40 years and I always wrote instructions for the "I do not know anything user's". Which I am one.
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ok I will start a DDM Supercharger DIY thread. I think I will do this once I complete the install. That way it will be more understanding. Believe me, I have learned allot already about the install. I was in Info technology for 40 years and I always wrote instructions for the "I do not know anything user's". Which I am one.
if its not too late be sure to take lots of pictures of each step - - - for all of us who have never seen all of the various parts involved it will make things much clearer
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Will do, I have some rework to do tomorrow due to my misunderstanding of the instructions. But I think I will have some good suggestions to make the install much easier. I will find out tomorrow when I fix my mistake.
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When I put the bracket on I put plate/plate/gasket/rotrex bracket. Should have been gasket/plate/plate/bracket. I never said I was the sharpest tool in the shed.
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I remember getting hung up in the rotorex oil cooler. I wasn’t sure at the time, which hose went on the top and which went on the bottom.
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Yea - - I think if I ever decide to do this install I will do it on weekdays when I know someone at DDmWorks will be available by phone to help with any questions - - and I will contact them first to make sure they know I will be calling - - lots!
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When I put the bracket on I put plate/plate/gasket/rotrex bracket. Should have been gasket/plate/plate/bracket. I never said I was the sharpest tool in the shed.
Good for you in taking on the task! I have no doubt when you get done it'll be awesome! Think of how great it will be when people see your machine. Then you can say, I installed that supercharger, and then a big smile!
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just fixed my mistake and got the sc bolted on. But cannot relieve the tensioner to get the belt on. Called friend for help tomorrow
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As much as I hate to drive in the rain or cold/chilly conditions I know it will happen. I'm leaning towards the supercharger as opposed to the turbo believing the drivability under these conditions will be "somewhat" better? Any input from anyone driving under those conditions? What to expect?
I totally agree! The SC is much more reliable...But...put on the smaller drive pulley...more power...when you need it? LoL
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I hope I never have to get to the water pump. I would need to remove the sc bracket many hours.
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I hope I never have to get to the water pump. I would need to remove the sc bracket many hours.
The toys and their boys...and one that hates fixing their toys! LoL
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I remember getting hung up in the rotorex oil cooler. I wasn’t sure at the time, which hose went on the top and which went on the bottom.
Yes, I asked ddm that several weeks ago. The oil out from sc goes to bottom of cooler.
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if Dave at ddm is monitoring i am still confused about attaching the rotrex plate. Does the rotrex plate with reused gasket go on first then the 2 water pump plates go on the outside of the rotrex plate? Going to install today.
you can reach us on the tech line at 864-907-6004 if you have any questions.
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Will do, I have some rework to do tomorrow due to my misunderstanding of the instructions. But I think I will have some good suggestions to make the install much easier. I will find out tomorrow when I fix my mistake.
definitely send us over an email or something with the suggestions, that is how we keep improving the install instructions.
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Tomorrow intercooler shroud, then intercooler. Maybe start oil cannistor install. Depends how back feels.
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Well, I have posted on several threads my progress. I finally completed the install. In hindsight, it was a fairly easy install. Would I do it again, definitely. Second time would go much easier. Experience helps but the pain I experienced was self inflicted. Now I'm waiting for the roads to thaw and dry out. I may be able to road test in a few months.
