Preventing hydrolock

[danf1]

Since it's still the hydrolock problem i had.. and my engine comes in today i thought i'd post this one here too..


so i'm gonna buy a CAI bypass valve, but the AEM one is almost $50 bucks and i'm really short on that green stuff lately.. anyone have experience or opinions about the ebay ones?
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/AIR-F...spagenameZWDVW

i know it's cheap, but the same concept applies, it's a filter within the engine compartment. worth it or not? it's a lot cheaper and still looks.. semi-legit..


ps. soon will be posting the installing my new engine thread, just you wait.. should i post it here or under projects???

[danf1]

actually another question, while i posted this one.. it has nothing to do with the bypass.. but..

the company that is sending me the new engine (reman. ofcourse) called me up and told me i had to take the oil pan out and turn the rod bearings 1/4 or a turn, or 90 degrees with an 11mm wrentch.. uhh which way am i supposed to turn these? i've never messed with them before

[JoeShmoe]

What make model and engine?

[danf1]

oh good point.. should add that.. 95 eclipse rs.. 420a engine

[david-b]

I really don't think those bypasses work. If you hydrolocked before, why still do a full CAI. I would do a short ram or at least cut it up so the filter sits higher.

If you're looking at the cams, turn clockwise.

[SilvrEclipse]

Yea why not just cut your pipe so the filter is higher and you wont have to spend a dime.

I dont know what they mean about the rod bearings. You may want to call them and get that cleared up.

[LandoAWD]

I agree with the short-ram idea. Cheaper than the AEM bypass, and WAY cheaper than hydrolocking another motor over minimal performance gains.

[JoeShmoe]

Short ram is alot easier and cheaper in my opinion. My cai goes all the way into the front bumper, but I always have dirt on the top part of the filter.