Vortech 1998-2001 5.7L LS1 F-Body - Manual (Page 31)

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16. FINAL ASSEMBLY AND CHECK, cont'd
B. For a vehicle equipped with an automatic
transmission, make sure that the automatic
transmission cooling lines will not contact the
crank pulley when the vehicle is in operation.
Secure as necessary.
C. Fill the factory radiator and the factory coolant
surge tank with a 50/50 coolant/water mix.
D. If your vehicle has gone over 20,000 miles since
its last spark plug change, you will need to change
the spark plugs now before test-driving the
vehicle.
E. Check all fittings, nuts, bolts and clamps for
tightness. Pay particular attention to oil and fuel
lines around moving parts, sharp edges and
exhaust system parts. Make sure all wires and
lines are properly secured with clamps or tie
wraps. Make a visual inspection of the engine and
engine compartment (See
Fig. 16-a.)
F. Check all fluid levels, making sure that your tank
is filled with 91 octane or higher fuel before
commencing test-drive.
G. (Charge air cooler kits only.) With key on, make
sure aftercooler water pump is operating and that
water is flowing through the surge tank. Fill as
necessary. If water is not flowing, remove charge
air cooler supply hose (attached to water cooler)
and lower until water flows out of hose. This
should prime the pump. Reconnect hose to
charge air cooler. Verify water flow. Do not run
the water pump for extended periods (30 seconds
or more) without water flow.
H. Turn the key to the "on" position allowing the fuel
pump to cycle and build pressure. Check the fuel
rails and injectors for any leaks.
I. At this point, it is ok to start the vehicle.
J. With engine running, check power steering hose
connections for leakage. Let engine run for two
minutes. Turn steering wheel in both directions.
Verify:
• Smooth power assist
• Noiseless operation
• Proper fluid level
• No system leaks
• No bubbles, foam or discoloration in fluid
K. Recheck to be sure that no hoses, wires, etc. are
near exhaust headers or moving parts and for
signs of any fluid leakage.
L. Test-drive the vehicle.
M. Recheck the coolant and aftercooler fluid levels.
Periodically check the crank pulley to verify that
it has not been moved out on the crankshaft. Verify
that the retaining bolt is tight.
N. Read the STREET SUPERCHARGER SYSTEM
OWNER'S MANUAL AND RETURN THE
WARRANTY REGISTRATION FORM within thirty
(30) days of purchasing your supercharger
system to qualify for the 3 year limited warranty.
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WARNING: Do not attempt to operate the
vehicle until ALL components
are installed and ALL operations
are completed including final
check. Failure to do so may
cause PREMATURE FAILURE
OF MAJOR COMPONENTS.
Fig. 16-a / Charge Air Cooler Kit
Fig. 16-b / Standard Kit
WARNING: Never operate your engine at
full throttle when the engine is
cold. Always allow plenty of time
for the oil to reach full operating
temperature before running
above 2,500 RPM. Full
supercharger operating
temperature is generally
achieved only after the engine
water temperature has been at
the normal indicated operating
range for two or three minutes.