Water pump problem - Vortech Aftercooler

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Jul 14, 2003 | 08:02 PM

Blownhawk

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Water pump problem - Vortech Aftercooler

I went to start my car yesterday and my water pump for my aftercooler is extremely loud. I figure the pump is gone, should I buy a Vortech replacement or go somewhere else?

Thanks!

Randy

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Jul 14, 2003 | 08:51 PM

engineermike

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I've heard of people upgrading to a Shur-Flo water pump. You can get them at RV/Camper stores. They flow more than the Vortech pump.

Mike

Jul 14, 2003 | 10:20 PM

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My friend replaced his with a Walmart "Special" bait pump for $20...he's been happy with it.

Jul 14, 2003 | 11:23 PM

INTMD8

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From: I reached back like a pimp and smacked that LS1....

Are you sure you don't have an air pocket in the system?

When I had that setup it was a bitch to get it bled.

Make sure the inlet of the pump is gravity fed from the resivoir and that the hose doesn't drop below the inlet of the pump.

That may require you to unmount the pump to temporarily make it the lowest part of the system.