New JRSC install, sounds normal?

[Breadman]

Originally Posted by Zardoman

let me check that today and see if its low.

It could be that I'm just some idiot following their instructions, but when I followed the install guide, I had probably 1/3rd of the bottle left. I did a lap around the block and was at the bottom of the dipstick, and topped it off exactly to the full line. Drove some more and it was a little below full so I let it cool, cracked the bolt open to bleed it just a tad and poured the last little bit from the bottle in. It has been fine ever since. I'm actually slightly above the line now, which I think might be from thermal expansion.


I figured they gave you exactly how much you needed + whatever they figure an idiot like myself would bleed. That stuff is expensive.

[Zardoman]

Originally Posted by Breadman

It could be that I'm just some idiot following their instructions, but when I followed the install guide, I had probably 1/3rd of the bottle left. I did a lap around the block and was at the bottom of the dipstick, and topped it off exactly to the full line. Drove some more and it was a little below full so I let it cool, cracked the bolt open to bleed it just a tad and poured the last little bit from the bottle in. It has been fine ever since. I'm actually slightly above the line now, which I think might be from thermal expansion.


I figured they gave you exactly how much you needed + whatever they figure an idiot like myself would bleed. That stuff is expensive.

looks like they have a page of instructions how to check the oil level, i want to assume they did it as instructed, but i'll find out when i drive out today. i guess the question would be, is the excessing whining noise coming is usually the sign of low Rotrex fluid?

[stacyu18]

you have to have help checking the oil have to rev to 2500 and have someone check the fluid

[Zardoman]

Originally Posted by stacyu18

you have to have help checking the oil have to rev to 2500 and have someone check the fluid

so i followed the last page of the manual to check the fluid, revved for a min at 2k rpm, then jumped out to check it, it was pretty much at max. but as i continue to check it through out the next min, it drops rapidly down to minimum, but Not empty.

I presume that's the part about the oil will dissipate out of the reservoir quickly mentioned on the manual as to how to check it..

i don't think i need to keep the foot on the pedal at 2k RPM while someone else open the reservoir right? i feel like that would spill out as the oil is rushing into the can?

Lastly, is the assumption that the reservoir should not be "Empty" during idle? cuz i assume if its empty you will likely get air bubbles into the supply line as the oil coming in from the return..?

[Sapphireho]

What shop in San Jose? Lived there 55 years, so curious.

Hate to say, Sounds like mine when it died. If so, it will get louder and louder in the next couple weeks.

[Zardoman]

Originally Posted by Sapphireho

What shop in San Jose? Lived there 55 years, so curious.

Hate to say, Sounds like mine when it died. If so, it will get louder and louder in the next couple weeks.

i won't say the shop for now since its all speculation, they are willing to help but so far JRSC is not giving any helpful resolution other than let me send the Rotrex unit back to them and they can have Rotrex check it for a nice $350 if there's nothing wrong with it, replace if it's bad.

but so far what im getting at it may not be the Rotrex unit making the sound, could be from other things..

[tomm.brz]

block the pressure source of the bypass valve so that inside remains closed (should be).. pinch it with your fingers
does it still whine?

also i d be curious for a video of engine bay while revving stationary

[stacyu18]

according to Jackson racing yes you have to keep the revs up to 2500 while someone is checking it i ask that question also because i was interested in how to check the level as well

[stacyu18]

also push in on the clutch see if it goes away

[Zardoman]

Originally Posted by stacyu18

according to Jackson racing yes you have to keep the revs up to 2500 while someone is checking it i ask that question also because i was interested in how to check the level as well

will try this and check, but looks like it is enough since even when i let off the gas within 10 seconds still shows at max.

[Zardoman]

Originally Posted by stacyu18

also push in on the clutch see if it goes away

clutch doesn't affect the noise.

[dreamwonder]

Sample set of 2 cars with jr sc...both does not sound like that at all.

[tomm.brz]

try to pinch the vacuum hose and see if it disappear when bypass valve is forced closed..

[Zardoman]

Originally Posted by tomm.brz

try to pinch the vacuum hose and see if it disappear when bypass valve is forced closed.. Attachment 219591

ok let me try that today, fingers crossed!