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Old Apr 16, 2003 | 10:06 AM
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How to install an AST bypass kit????

I think i speak for everyone in here. I have done many searches, using different words and possible search matches and ive found tons of threads on the opinion you guys have of to upgrade your ast or to Remive it. I dont need that. I need help installing it
Does anybody have pictures of how you guys install it. Im more concerned with the 2 nipples that i have on the top of the coolant system. one from the stock cap and now a second one from the ast bypass kt.
Ive seen pictures of some people blocking one and running the other one to the overflow tank and ive seen pics in some searches of some running it elsewhere.
Please help installing. Ive been trying to burp my system for more than a week now and i still have bubbles. Please help
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Saul V
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Old Apr 16, 2003 | 10:45 AM
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First off, if you are seeing a steady stream of fine air bubbles (cap off untill the car warms up), you've got a bad seal.
The ast elimination is very simple.
1. Block off the lower return hole at the radiator.
2. Block off the outlet hole to the ast (at the filler neck)
3. Remove ast
4. Install the bypass adaptor
5. Run a small hose from the adaptor to the overflow
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Old Apr 16, 2003 | 12:46 PM
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Thanks. Now i think we got a good thread for those who are asking questions about this matter. I dont have fine air bubbles. I do have steam. I check oil and there is no signs of coolant and it does smoke up bit when you start it.. kind of white/transparent but only for a few secs...kind of when you turn on a car when is cold outside.
But thanks for the help, im going to check everything, also buy a new cap because mine has never been changed, check the lines for the new flyodyne radiator and keep adding water till the problem goes away.
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Old Apr 17, 2003 | 02:23 PM
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Saul,
I meant to ask, if your Overflow tank is leaking at all? I thought I remember seeing it coverd in Electrical Tape.
.. and just make sure you guys are
**make sure your adding Distilled Water to your Radiator, espcecially here in OK with the 'hard water'.
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Old Apr 17, 2003 | 10:15 PM
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Originally posted by muzik3k
Thanks. Now i think we got a good thread for those who are asking questions about this matter. I dont have fine air bubbles. I do have steam. I check oil and there is no signs of coolant and it does smoke up bit when you start it.. kind of white/transparent but only for a few secs...kind of when you turn on a car when is cold outside.
But thanks for the help, im going to check everything, also buy a new cap because mine has never been changed, check the lines for the new flyodyne radiator and keep adding water till the problem goes away.
The white smoke is normal, especially when cold, just a rotary thing.
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Old Apr 18, 2003 | 01:32 AM
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Originally posted by SERIES7
Awesome thread! Anyone got a picture of their engine bay with the bypass adapter?
Here's one:


More here:
http://www.maxcooper.com/rx7/gallery/mycar/index.html

-Max
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