2.3 TVS Disassembly help/tips

[brian98svtsnake]

glad to hear you go it apart. can you post a pic of the piece you're talking about so that we'll have it for future reference. thanks!

Here's the part in question, there are two large allen head bolts and im guessing that's all that needs to be undone but id like to know for sure before I remove them. I also took pics of the entire disassembly if anyone wants, perhaps I can post in the how to section.

 

[03 DSG Snake]

Does powder adversely affect heat retention in the blower case?

 

[Black Sex]

Here's the part in question, there are two large allen head bolts and im guessing that's all that needs to be undone but id like to know for sure before I remove them. I also took pics of the entire disassembly if anyone wants, perhaps I can post in the how to section.

I never removed my valve, but I'm betting you take the bolts out and the rod going into it has a keyway on it where it goes in the bracket. You should be able to line up those marks and take it off then.

Did you have much engine oil in your case? I did.

 

[brian98svtsnake]

My TVS was purchased a few months back and wasn't on my car yet so no engine oil in the case.

 

[Red-GT500]

The tear down pics would be most helpful to us that are heasitating to do this. If i can see inside i would probably be confident enough to give it a try.

Also, i would make marks on the actuator bolt holes so that it can be lined up correctly again.

 

[iwannacobra5]

Here's the part in question, there are two large allen head bolts and im guessing that's all that needs to be undone but id like to know for sure before I remove them. I also took pics of the entire disassembly if anyone wants, perhaps I can post in the how to section.

hhmm....looks like you can just remove the two bolts and pull it off, but since i've never done it i can't be sure.

i'd love for you to post all the disassembled pics so we could see them. let us know when you create the thread. :beer:

 

[DaFreak]

Ah yes, the blower breakdown process. You will need to remove the 2 bolts for the value as well as the 2 screws for the value plate (bottom of blower). Then slide the valve plate out (take good pics of everything first so you know how to reassemble) then pull off the value and remove the arm holding on the plate (pull straight out).

On edit: When you go to reassemble, post up for help again (if needed). You want to be sure to adjust your bypass value so that it's slightly preloaded. Once of us can walk you through it.

Also,
If I was going to powder my SC I would send the whole unit (after draining) so that you can have all of it (snout, rotor pack edges, etc) painted. I'm sure Brain can break down as needed. Maybe you were planning on that but I was not sure from your initial post.

Just my 1 cent.

Lastly, you are making the right move by sending to Brian. He does awesome work.

G/L,
Jeff

 

[brian98svtsnake]

I removed the plastic valve and sent it off to Brian. I removed the two bolts and had to maneuver the piece around and it comes off easily. I did send everything to Brian minus the rotor pack to save on weight and he had never disassembled a tvs. He was confident he could do it but I opted to do it myself to save on shipping and to make his job a little easier. Like I said I took pics of everything so in a few days I'll post a thread in the how to section for those of you that would be more comfortable opening up their blower after seeing pics.

 

[91z28350]

Thanks for the tip on the blower oil, went to the Chevy dealer and got it.

 

[99cobraUgotbit]

I want to powder coat my VMP TVS white but this seems like a headache to me. Pics!

 

[Black Sex]

/\ It's not hard at all. I've had mine off twice. I can pull the blower and have it disassembled in around 2 hours with just hand tools, no air.

 

[brian98svtsnake]

heres a couple pics till I do the how to

 

[iwannacobra5]

Thanks for posting the pics! Looks easy enough. Did you get a pic of the bearings inside the case? Maybe that's what I'm seeing in the last pic?

 

[Black Sex]

Yes that's the bearings in the rear. I just put tape over them.

 

[brian98svtsnake]

So I ordered the GM oil from eBay and I got it today but its an AC Delco bottle instead of the pictured GM bottle. Is this the same stuff? I see on the label that its made by GM but I have no idea if this is the right stuff. It is supercharger oil btw. It's very deceiving because the GM bottle is pictured and there is no mention of AC Delco in the item description.

 

[enormous]

Brian,you have the correct SC oil by AC Delco/GM. BTW great photos for everyone.

 

[Black Sex]

Yes a lot of GM parts come in AC Delco packaging.

 

[Catmonkey]

On reassembly, would you need some sort of sealant on the gear plate between either side (i.e. snout or case)?

 

[enormous]

On reassembly, would you need some sort of sealant on the gear plate between either side (i.e. snout or case)?

Yes, use a very thin bead of Permatex Ultra Black high temp sealer and between snout and gear pack

 

[Unrealford]

So how did it turn out? Pictures? Thanks.