Announcing TopgunZ ACE Supercharger Kit!

Ryfrybell · 09-18-2021, 03:47 PM

Hey everyone. Noticed some oil coming out of the BOV. Pulled the charge pipe off and there is a good amount of oil around the coupler from the outlet on the S.C. connecting to the charge pipe. My oil level is still fine and the blower has been running for around 6000 miles and the oil has been changed twice.

Did my seal go bad? I'm also not running the 9si pulley on the front, I'm running the 8psi.

DrBacon · 09-18-2021, 04:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Ryfrybell

Hey everyone. Noticed some oil coming out of the BOV. Pulled the charge pipe off and there is a good amount of oil around the coupler from the outlet on the S.C. connecting to the charge pipe. My oil level is still fine and the blower has been running for around 6000 miles and the oil has been changed twice.

Did my seal go bad? I'm also not running the 9si pulley on the front, I'm running the 8psi.

Is it redish/pink fluid? Mine does the same but its never really been a problem, I just change the fluid out more regularly to make sure it stays topped off, measuring the fluid coming out to have an idea of how much was lost. I figure worst case scenario rebuilding the supercharger is pretty cheap and simple so I just blissfully ignore it.

Ryfrybell · 09-18-2021, 04:47 PM

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Originally Posted by DrBacon

Is it redish/pink fluid? Mine does the same but its never really been a problem, I just change the fluid out more regularly to make sure it stays topped off, measuring the fluid coming out to have an idea of how much was lost. I figure worst case scenario rebuilding the supercharger is pretty cheap and simple so I just blissfully ignore it.

It's black. Only started I would say about 1 week ago. Just in time for boost season to tear it down

All, how simple is tearing apart the Vortech to inspect/ replace seals? Or am I better off sending to Vortech?

Peabo · 09-20-2021, 08:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Ryfrybell

It's black. Only started I would say about 1 week ago. Just in time for boost season to tear it down

All, how simple is tearing apart the Vortech to inspect/ replace seals? Or am I better off sending to Vortech?

I have good news and bad news. The good news is that the repair and inspection will be quick. Vortech advertises two weeks or more, but my major rebuild was done in five days. The bad news is that it can be expensive. Mine was leaking fluid and then mistakenly contained too much fluid, causing the seals to give and essentially cooking the blower.

Ryfrybell · 10-16-2021, 07:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Peabo

I have good news and bad news. The good news is that the repair and inspection will be quick. Vortech advertises two weeks or more, but my major rebuild was done in five days. The bad news is that it can be expensive. Mine was leaking fluid and then mistakenly contained too much fluid, causing the seals to give and essentially cooking the blower.

I appreciate the feedback.

I was able to do the rebuild myself after seeing the prices of a rebuild lol. Wasn't too bad, a hydraulic press worked wonders. Replaced both seals and an input and output bearing that I had to remove with a pulley extractor that probably loaded up the bearings from the removal. Now she's ripping again!

All part of the game I guess

Peabo · 10-19-2021, 09:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Ryfrybell

I appreciate the feedback.

I was able to do the rebuild myself after seeing the prices of a rebuild lol. Wasn't too bad, a hydraulic press worked wonders. Replaced both seals and an input and output bearing that I had to remove with a pulley extractor that probably loaded up the bearings from the removal. Now she's ripping again!

All part of the game I guess

Excellent! I have been back on the road for several weeks after my rebuild, but sadly we have winter blend ethanol to look forward to.

JVerge5363 · 12-12-2021, 09:24 PM

I'll be upgrading to TopgunZ's new Rotrex Kit so I'll be selling my ACE Kit in which I made 543 whp at 14psi and 426 tq

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Ryfrybell Base Member Join Date: Sep 2020 Location: OH Posts: 18 Drives: ACE S/C Nismo 370 Rep Power: 6	Hey everyone. Noticed some oil coming out of the BOV. Pulled the charge pipe off and there is a good amount of oil around the coupler from the outlet on the S.C. connecting to the charge pipe. My oil level is still fine and the blower has been running for around 6000 miles and the oil has been changed twice. Did my seal go bad? I'm also not running the 9si pulley on the front, I'm running the 8psi.