LT4 SC Coolant Filler Adapter Tool

ht600 · 08-18-2020, 04:42 PM

I just ordered the Dedicated Motorsports LT4 SC Coolant Filler Adapter Tool to try and bleed the supercharger intercooling system.
This is what I was going to try.

- lift the front of the car with my ramps

- install the adapter tool with bottle and Dex-cool 50/50

- turn on ignition to run to circulate or to start the engine (not sure which one to do)

- let system burp or air bubbles released

- remove adapter tool

Does this sound right?

P.S. this is just a preemptive thing I'm trying not sure if I have an issue.

gotswap · 08-18-2020, 05:52 PM

I use a cut down water bottle and electrical tape

I hit the valve every so often while engine is running to bleed

ht600 · 08-18-2020, 05:59 PM

I think the adapter pushes the valve open for you. And the bottle threads in.

Chris357 · 08-18-2020, 08:41 PM

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Originally Posted by ht600

I think the adapter pushes the valve open for you. And the bottle threads in.

So my only question about that is how do you prevent spilling the extra coolant all over the engine when you unscrew adapter from the fill port?

I guess you just pour little bits in there until full and then remove excess with turkey baster or soak up with paper towels???

ht600 · 08-18-2020, 09:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Chris357

So my only question about that is how do you prevent spilling the extra coolant all over the engine when you unscrew adapter from the fill port?

I guess you just pour little bits in there until full and then remove excess with turkey baster or soak up with paper towels???

That is what I was thinking. Don't put too much in the bottle. And I have this to remove extra fluid.

Chris357 · 08-19-2020, 06:20 AM

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Originally Posted by ht600

That is what I was thinking. Don't put too much in the bottle. And I have this to remove extra fluid.

Good idea.

gtfoxy · 08-19-2020, 06:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ht600

I just ordered the Dedicated Motorsports LT4 SC Coolant Filler Adapter Tool to try and bleed the supercharger intercooling system.
This is what I was going to try.

- lift the front of the car with my ramps

- install the adapter tool with bottle and Dex-cool 50/50

- turn on ignition to run to circulate or to start the engine (not sure which one to do)

- let system burp or air bubbles released

- remove adapter tool

Does this sound right?

P.S. this is just a preemptive thing I'm trying not sure if I have an issue.

Is this a general maintenance kind of thing or only after repairs where the coolant system has been opened up?

ht600 · 08-19-2020, 07:08 AM

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Originally Posted by gtfoxy

Is this a general maintenance kind of thing or only after repairs where the coolant system has been opened up?

Yes to the above and to remove possible air pockets in the system that may degrade performance.

Gunkk · 08-19-2020, 08:12 AM

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Originally Posted by ht600

That is what I was thinking. Don't put too much in the bottle. And I have this to remove extra fluid.

Dollar store turkey baster works too.

PROMETHEUS · 08-19-2020, 09:53 AM

Or just get an aftermarket SC reservoir.....makes life so much simpler!

h018871 · 08-19-2020, 10:06 AM

ht600, I saw this item in a post the other day and ordered one yesterday. It's cheap and should be easy to use. I plan to use a Mity-vac to empty the bottle when done.

ht600 · 08-19-2020, 10:07 AM

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Originally Posted by h018871

ht600, I saw this item in a post the other day and ordered one yesterday. It's cheap and should be easy to use. I plan to use a Mity-vac to empty the bottle when done.

Cheap is right!

TBZ06 · 08-19-2020, 12:27 PM

I came over recently from the Corvette group. I purchased my car (ZL1 1LE) about two weeks ago. I have seen several post on removing the air from the coolant systems on these cars. This was an issue on the C5 Z06 I had, so I purchased a tool similar to this one :
https://www.summitracing.com/parts/oes-24444

It seemed to work well and resolved the issues on the Vette. It’s also the process used on many new vehicles by the dealerships.

This might be a good option on these cars as well.

DFW_Muscle · 08-19-2020, 03:50 PM

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Originally Posted by ht600

That is what I was thinking. Don't put too much in the bottle. And I have this to remove extra fluid.

That will not work.

It's not a matter of simply getting a small enough tube in the port to fill. There is a checkvalve that needs to be depressed. Guys that use the upside down bottle with a hose use a thin screwdriver to depress the valve. Your suction gun won't provide a way to depress the valve.

Buy the DMS tool, or buy an aftermarket expansion tank. Or, buy an expansion tank and replumb the system like I did (DMS also makes adapters to convert the male push fittings on the blower to -12an fittings).

08-18-2020, 04:42 PM	#1
ht600 Drives: 2019 Camaro ZL1 Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Everett, WA Posts: 50	LT4 SC Coolant Filler Adapter Tool I just ordered the Dedicated Motorsports LT4 SC Coolant Filler Adapter Tool to try and bleed the supercharger intercooling system. This is what I was going to try. - lift the front of the car with my ramps - install the adapter tool with bottle and Dex-cool 50/50 - turn on ignition to run to circulate or to start the engine (not sure which one to do) - let system burp or air bubbles released - remove adapter tool Does this sound right? P.S. this is just a preemptive thing I'm trying not sure if I have an issue.

08-18-2020, 05:52 PM	#2
gotswap Drives: 2019 ZL1 Crush Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Colorado Springs Posts: 564	I use a cut down water bottle and electrical tape I hit the valve every so often while engine is running to bleed __________________ 2019 Crush A10 E-Force 2650 670WHP 615WTQ All besides the 2650 is bone stock down to the air filter.

08-19-2020, 10:06 AM	#11
h018871 Geoff Drives: 2020 ZL1 Green Join Date: May 2013 Location: Houston Posts: 1,720	ht600, I saw this item in a post the other day and ordered one yesterday. It's cheap and should be easy to use. I plan to use a Mity-vac to empty the bottle when done. __________________ Having a Blast https://www.camaro6.com/forums/showt...php?p=10741733

08-19-2020, 12:27 PM	#13
TBZ06 Drives: ZL1 1LE Join Date: Mar 2020 Location: Canton, GA Posts: 20	Other Options I came over recently from the Corvette group. I purchased my car (ZL1 1LE) about two weeks ago. I have seen several post on removing the air from the coolant systems on these cars. This was an issue on the C5 Z06 I had, so I purchased a tool similar to this one : https://www.summitracing.com/parts/oes-24444 It seemed to work well and resolved the issues on the Vette. It’s also the process used on many new vehicles by the dealerships. This might be a good option on these cars as well.

08-18-2020, 05:59 PM	#3
ht600 Drives: 2019 Camaro ZL1 Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Everett, WA Posts: 50	I think the adapter pushes the valve open for you. And the bottle threads in.

08-19-2020, 09:53 AM	#10
PROMETHEUS Drives: 2019 ZL-1, Shadow Gray, Sold Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Fredericksburg, VA Posts: 1,390	Or just get an aftermarket SC reservoir.....makes life so much simpler!

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