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Following along and so I'm not so "out of the loop", are you picking up an entire car for the booster? Or, is the booster that BIG!! 
White's '95 GT "Unicorn"
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Following along and so I'm not so "out of the loop", are you picking up an entire car for the booster? Or, is the booster that BIG!!
The trailer is to cart my balls around with.
Seriously though, I’m hauling the car to an track day event this weekend, lol
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Left work early to hopefully pick that booster up and this time it was the correct part! After FIGHTING lunchtime BR traffic I made it home and got to work.
Clearly leaking where I thought it was.
The new booster looks pretty good but I wish they wouldn’t have put this stupid sticker on it.
Before cleaning:
After cleaning:
Final product:
Now the stupid ****** leaks from the high pressure fitting LOL
The damn fitting has been WRONG the entire time apparently but didn’t leak before.
This is apparently the appropriate fitting:
Luckily, I was able to quickly track a few down but they’re about an hour drive away. Bought them over the phone and picking them up after hours.
#dedication
Shut up @lwarrior1016 I didn’t even threaten to part it out this time.
Clearly leaking where I thought it was.The new booster looks pretty good but I wish they wouldn’t have put this stupid sticker on it.
Before cleaning:
After cleaning:
Final product:
Now the stupid ****** leaks from the high pressure fitting LOL
The damn fitting has been WRONG the entire time apparently but didn’t leak before.
This is apparently the appropriate fitting:
Luckily, I was able to quickly track a few down but they’re about an hour drive away. Bought them over the phone and picking them up after hours.
#dedication
Shut up @lwarrior1016 I didn’t even threaten to part it out this time.
Didnt threaten it, but you were thinking about it
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shit like that always happens any kind of fittings
had a injection pump like that once wrong fittings on the pump
had a injection pump like that once wrong fittings on the pump
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This isn’t over yet…
Nope.....
You wouldnt be replacing a booster pump without first removing a 5.4l!!!
Im glad you got it all figured out tho
You wouldnt be replacing a booster pump without first removing a 5.4l!!!
Im glad you got it all figured out tho
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The fittings I picked up were the incorrect thread and I’ve been effectively sidelined.
This has never leaked before now and I’m perplexed:
I revisited the original “SN95 AN Hydroboost conversion thread” and determined the proper fitting to be:
6AN x 11/16-18 in with o-ring
The o-ring will seal against the bottom of the high pressure port.
Further reading and a potential remedy made me feel uneasy so I’ve located the proper fittings and will fix it definitively:
This has never leaked before now and I’m perplexed:
I revisited the original “SN95 AN Hydroboost conversion thread” and determined the proper fitting to be:
6AN x 11/16-18 in with o-ring
The o-ring will seal against the bottom of the high pressure port.
Further reading and a potential remedy made me feel uneasy so I’ve located the proper fittings and will fix it definitively:
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Between work demanding my time and the fact I have been disgusted with the car lately, I haven't kept up with updating this thread. I'll fix that right now.
After finally getting the appropriate fitting, I reconnected the lines and gave it another try. This time it didn't leak but that was the end of the good news.
Those with sharp eyes can spot the issue right away but I'll get back to this later.
The first drive went well enough until I realized I was laying a smoke screen. As it turned out, the new dipstick tube wasn't fully seated and I was spewing oil directly onto the header. Yay 100+ pounds of oil pressure!!
Couldn't resist a picture! After getting back on the road I noticed the steering was HARD and it would only move with throttle input. Great... That means air trapped in the lines.
More gratuitous glamour pictures...
Who doesn't like carbon fiber??
So back to the hose...
After finally getting the appropriate fitting, I reconnected the lines and gave it another try. This time it didn't leak but that was the end of the good news.
Those with sharp eyes can spot the issue right away but I'll get back to this later.
The first drive went well enough until I realized I was laying a smoke screen. As it turned out, the new dipstick tube wasn't fully seated and I was spewing oil directly onto the header. Yay 100+ pounds of oil pressure!!
Couldn't resist a picture! After getting back on the road I noticed the steering was HARD and it would only move with throttle input. Great... That means air trapped in the lines.
More gratuitous glamour pictures...
Who doesn't like carbon fiber??
So back to the hose...
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Kept noticing small amount of PS fluid on the ground and it took me a bit to find the source. The upper hose was in a bind and it severed the PTFE at the edge of the ferrule. As it leaked, it traveled through the steel braided shield and transferred to another hose before dripping to the ground. Chased that for a few days and then it took me a few tries to get it right but I repaired the leak.
Tried to bleed the air from the system on a few occasions but to no avail. The normal turn the wheels lock to lock method didn't help. Decided to pull the system under a vacuum but had issues getting the 'plug' to seal in the reservoir.
Chassis is stiff!!
Another trip around the block proved that round of bleeding to be unsuccessful.
Drilled/tapped the reservoir cap and installed a stainless tubing fitting. I'm going to use that to pull it under a vacuum but I kept forgetting it at work.
I had some success last night keeping some vacuum on it with this stupid butt plug looking POS but I'm going to try again this evening.
To be continued....
Tried to bleed the air from the system on a few occasions but to no avail. The normal turn the wheels lock to lock method didn't help. Decided to pull the system under a vacuum but had issues getting the 'plug' to seal in the reservoir.
Chassis is stiff!!
Another trip around the block proved that round of bleeding to be unsuccessful.
Drilled/tapped the reservoir cap and installed a stainless tubing fitting. I'm going to use that to pull it under a vacuum but I kept forgetting it at work.
I had some success last night keeping some vacuum on it with this stupid butt plug looking POS but I'm going to try again this evening.
To be continued....
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At least you're staying with it. I'm guessing the AN line was not flush cut and/or sleeve wasn't set right (not implying you're doing it wrong) but I haven't seen that before. Was it the picture or is it skewed just a little going into the fitting? In any case, keep plugging along. I'm about to start my Coyote swap this month.
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I like the abuse.
When I tightened the fitting, the hose moved and the ferrule cut into the hose. It leaked bad initially but when I straightened it out, the leak “went away”. In reality, it was very slow and wouldn’t show up on the pavement until the next day.
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The PS bleed setup FINALLY used as intended.
Held a steady 15 inHg and that’s a pretty good indication that I don’t have any leaks. I will perform the bleed procedure a few more time tomorrow but, come hell or high water, I’m going to run the car on the track this weekend.
Took the car for a spin and it felt good but it got a little touchy at low rpm’s pulling into the carport. I’ll mail it down but she’s good enough to play around.
Held a steady 15 inHg and that’s a pretty good indication that I don’t have any leaks. I will perform the bleed procedure a few more time tomorrow but, come hell or high water, I’m going to run the car on the track this weekend.
Took the car for a spin and it felt good but it got a little touchy at low rpm’s pulling into the carport. I’ll mail it down but she’s good enough to play around.
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The next day, Friday, I woke up to a flat tire. While having it repaired, I made a new buddy.
After I got the car home, I loaded it up and began packing for the weekends event.
A few buddies noticed I had my straps crossed and advised me not to.
It was a nice hour and a half drive. The truck handled the situation flawlessly and I felt really good about the day. The weather was going to be shitty for the early day hours but was going to clear up around lunchtime. It was going to be a great day.
Boy was I wrong.
After I got the car home, I loaded it up and began packing for the weekends event.
A few buddies noticed I had my straps crossed and advised me not to.
It was a nice hour and a half drive. The truck handled the situation flawlessly and I felt really good about the day. The weather was going to be shitty for the early day hours but was going to clear up around lunchtime. It was going to be a great day.
Boy was I wrong.
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Arrived late but just in time for the morning driver's meeting. We split into run groups and i unloaded the car for tech inspection. Forged pistons tapping away, I drove it to the covered pit area where she passed tech. Drove it from there to the control tower for a classroom session. This would be the last time I drove the car before it kissed the wall.
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After lengthy rain/lightning delays, we went out for a parade lap/no helmet session. They gave us the option to allow the instructor to drive 2 laps or so to show you the line in your car.
On the third lap, exiting turn 16 into the straight, the car got a little loose on throttle, so he hit the clutch and slammed on the brakes. The rears locked and I don’t need to tell you the rest. Hit the inside wall on the straight at an agonizingly slow speed. Finally got the ****** back on track and drove another lap and then pitted to inspect damages.
Who the fuck does that on wet surfaces?
On the third lap, exiting turn 16 into the straight, the car got a little loose on throttle, so he hit the clutch and slammed on the brakes. The rears locked and I don’t need to tell you the rest. Hit the inside wall on the straight at an agonizingly slow speed. Finally got the ****** back on track and drove another lap and then pitted to inspect damages.
Who the fuck does that on wet surfaces?
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These pictures speak for themselves.
The bash bar and impact absorber took the brunt of the hit. The core support and inner fender show no obvious signs of damage. The passenger carbon fiber fender is trashed but the Saleen bumper could possibly be salvaged but idk if it’ll ever look right again.
I have the stock fenders and a cobra bumper in the attic that were painted with the car. My wife insisted that I do so and I’m very happy she did.
I’m going to pick up a stock hood from my buddy and test for it. If it clears, I’m going to install my Trackspec vents and another set of Aerocatch latches. The plan is to replace the fender and repair the hood. I’ll just have two hoods lol
Down, again, but not out. I’ll have it looking like a Fobra again by the weekend.
This is still a good look
The bash bar and impact absorber took the brunt of the hit. The core support and inner fender show no obvious signs of damage. The passenger carbon fiber fender is trashed but the Saleen bumper could possibly be salvaged but idk if it’ll ever look right again.
I have the stock fenders and a cobra bumper in the attic that were painted with the car. My wife insisted that I do so and I’m very happy she did.
I’m going to pick up a stock hood from my buddy and test for it. If it clears, I’m going to install my Trackspec vents and another set of Aerocatch latches. The plan is to replace the fender and repair the hood. I’ll just have two hoods lol
Down, again, but not out. I’ll have it looking like a Fobra again by the weekend.
This is still a good look
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sorry to hear about the set back.
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