installation questions for the DM.com SS p.s. line for a 7M

the t3d

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Sep 30, 2006
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i've been looking and searching and can't seem to find pics of how people routed there ss p.s. line for the 7M. there are some for 1J, but that doesn't help me. so, if anyone can tell me how they installed theirs...possibly with some pics that would great. THANKS!

-t3d
 

MarkIII4Me

Project OVERKILL!!!
Apr 10, 2005
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Here's how I ran mine


Pump

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To rack

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Pretty easy stuff. However it was quite a pain to get the original hardline out. I eventually ended up taking a hacksaw to it and cutting it in half.
 

mkiii222

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MarkIII4Me;1334108 said:
Pretty easy stuff. However it was quite a pain to get the original hardline out. I eventually ended up taking a hacksaw to it and cutting it in half.

I was afraid I'd have to use a hacksaw on those. Oh well, that's why I'm waiting for a non-work day.
 

the t3d

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Sep 30, 2006
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Titusville, FL
MarkIII4Me;1334108 said:
Here's how I ran mine


Pump

p1334337_1.jpg



To rack

p1334337_2.jpg




Pretty easy stuff. However it was quite a pain to get the original hardline out. I eventually ended up taking a hacksaw to it and cutting it in half.

sweet thanks man! that's perfect. i'll probably be hacking up the old line as well. i got my weekend project now...well, besides getting my car running

-t3d
 

mkiii222

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Got mine done over the weekend. No sense in posting pics as they're almost identical. There really is only 1 way to route it.

Of course mine is still dripping but at least the reservoir and lines have been cleaned and ruled out. It appears to be the pressure port on the pump so I ordered up the 2 o-rings for it and should have it fixed next weekend.

For future reference for others:

Tools needed:
8 mm socket (for the 'tie downs')
17 mm socket w/breaker bar (for the old high pressure bolts)
19 mm open ended wrench (for the new line)
2 quarts Dexron II ATF (probably don't even need that much, but it never hurts)
hacksaw (for the old line, not needed if the engine is out)

Routing is just as pictured above. Straight down from the pump, across under/just in front of the oil pan, and up to the rack. I do have my own pics if anyone wants me to post them, but it's an easy install.

Once everything is bolted up, top off the fluid in the reservoir and turn it lock to lock a couple times. Then start the car and turn it lock to lock a few more times and check for leaks before taking it out for a spin.
 

mkiii222

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the t3d;1338697 said:
sweet thanks man. now that my supra is running and driving, i can take it to my shop do it up on a lift =0)

-t3d

If a lift is very easy access then yes, otherwise in the driveway on stands should be no more than an hour. I took 3 hours and that was with a couple 15 minute smoke breaks, stopping to clean the reservoir (it was black), and snapping pics.


The pic with the arrow is the 'bolt' that needs a new o-ring (2 actually, an inner and an outer). The PO had tightened the PS hose so tight, the arrowed one was stuck to it.
 

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IwantMKIII

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Jun 12, 2007
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keep a good eye on that line. Its my understanding DM uses an SS line with not very safe specs as that particular line calls for.

1000PSI flows through that line and max pressure on that SS line isnt too much higher. That would worry me.

I could be wrong but im 85% sure i remember reading a thread about this issue awhile back.
 

IwantMKIII

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^I see that but it was a different thread. To clarify, I trust DM, don't get me wrong, but if by chance it IS approaching its PSi limits any minor fault in its assembly could be an issue. Again, take this lightly, but also keep it in the back of your mind from time to time until there is more confirmation otherwise.
 

RiyadYar

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i installed mine yesterday pretty much just run shortest path which is right under engine