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03-19-2012, 02:36 PM #1Member
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Impeller replacement
Can someone post some pics (step by step) or maybe a how to video on youtube for an impellar replacement on a v-drive? I located mine and have the spare impeller I ordered from bakes, but don't really want to start without a push and some confidence in seeing it. I have read some past threads but they are over my head. Dumb this down for me. Thank you!
EDIT: Excellent video linked in post #15 below.
Ken
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03-19-2012, 02:50 PM #22018 Max with a little extra weight here and there
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03-19-2012, 02:51 PM #3
Just jump in and do it! Here is my dumbed down version that takes no more than 1 beer to complete:
Remove the 2 screws on the back panel for easier access
Take the cover screws out without dropping them (hardest part of the whole process)
Lock a pair of needle nose vicegrips on one of the impeller vanes and wiggle back and forth until it pops out
Align the new impeller and push into place (light tap with a mallet if needed)
Replace cover gasket
Put the cover back on
Put the back panel back on
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03-19-2012, 05:01 PM #4
I replaced mine this weekend. I did not have and locking needle nose vise grips. I ended up using the paint opener you get at home depot when buying a gallon of paint. It fits between the veins and will hook on the back of the impeller. It took me a solid 45 minutes to finally get it out. I would have loved to have the vise grips small enough to grab a vein.
I noticed, it is all about getting it 1/4 of the way out. Once I got it that far out, I gripped the part sticking out with a pair of channel locks and it came right out. New one slides right in.
edit: I now realize I did not have a beer on hand while doing this. I think that was the issue.2006 Supra 20 - Sold
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03-19-2012, 06:07 PM #5
One way to make it easier is get some lube in there... the new impellars usually come with a small tube of glycerine, but if you spray some silicone spray lube in there, and bump the engine to spread it around, it should come out easier. With those needle nose vice grips it takes about a good 30 seconds of pulling/wiggling to get it out. No Sweat. Well, maybe a little, depending on the day, and how cold the beer happen to be.
Anyway, yeh, simple. Just be sure to lube the new one going in, and spin the vanes in the right direction, it should slip right on. Don't overtighten the coverplate bolts either - they don't need to be torqued too much, a good solid hand tight should do the trick.2015 Supra SC400
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03-19-2012, 06:56 PM #6
I think you can get the impeller puller tube on ebay for less than 20 bucs. It takes about 2 minutes to remove it. It also doesnt destroy the veins if you plan on re using it.
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03-19-2012, 06:58 PM #7
A pair of needle nose pliers maybe a couple F-bombs later and it'll be out
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03-19-2012, 08:35 PM #8Member
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Is it possible to put the impeller in the wrong way?
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03-19-2012, 11:34 PM #9
last year when i replaced mine i tried the pain can opener trick with no luck, ended up going with two pair of needle nose pliers and it came right out, didnt even damage the veins
David
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03-20-2012, 07:25 AM #10Hey, Its Moomba time
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