If you have an HKS SSQV please read

[domenico_169]

Hey guys, i just got my intercooler piping setup from extremeintercoolers.com, greta piping btw. anyways i had it flanged for a hks ssqv and when i put it on and put in the snap ring i am able to rotate the bov... is this normal? the reason why i am asking is because when i had it on the universal 35mm flange it was TIGHT! would not move whatsoever. so im worried about it leaking. thanks. i will also be contacting jr for his input.

 

[fastasleep]

My SSQV was relatively stiff in my Extreme pipe's flange, but it could be rotated without too much force. My recirc pipe held it in place for the most part. I did not have the O-ring though. Some people run it, some people dont. I would imagine the o-ring would tighten things up in the flange. I was about to buy it when I decided not to run the SSQV at the time. Bottom line: don't worry about any leaking and buy the o-ring

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[domenico_169]

yes i also assumed that it was probably the o-ring, but it almost seems that the o-ring doesnt fit as snug in the spot like it did on the universal flange... so if i get another o-ring wouldnt i have the same issue really?

 

[DaveT]

I had issues with mine. I installed the snap ring per the instructions and the BOV was not tight. I pulled the snap ring off, flipped it and reinstalled it. That was it, on tight. Might want to try that.

 

[domenico_169]

hhhmmm.. k ill give that a whirl. thanks.

 

[boostedinaz]

I wouldn't recommend runnign it without the o ring. I don't even see a reason for that logic in anyway.

Mine is a bit hard to turn but not bad at all. Bottom line is if you do a boost leak test and nothing is leaking from that spot then you are good even if it swivels in the wind.

 

[1993eclipseGS]

I tried getting that ring on for 6 hrs straight, Literally. I broke 3 pair of snap ring pliers, (1 pair because I put them on a bench and hammered them cause I Was made, go figure..) And I still was not able to get the damn ring on, I threw the ring out and threw the $200+ blow off valve across the garage.. Got another one and it went ok, I don't know what the ordeal was but I was not happy.

 

[domenico_169]

Omg
I Hope That Doesnt Happen To Me.

 

[fastasleep]

Yea, the snap ring isnt the most endearing invention of the last century... I'd say its impossible to get the ring on/off with the SSQV cover still on too.

 

[turbo98eclipse]

threw the $200+ blow off valve across the garage.. Got another one

rich...are we?

 

[1993eclipseGS]

Far from it, I have no patience when it comes to something like that. I hate when it kept snapping off the snap rings and gets your hand/fingers.. That happen for about 1 1/2 hours straight. I also took the ''cover'' off of the bov and that did not work either. Maybe it was just a click that was made wrong... Because, I actually took the bov off and tried getting the clamp to work and I coulden't, It's the worst WORST design ever!

 

[domenico_169]

taking the snap ring off isnt the problem, i can get it off, i just want to make sure that it seals correctly.

 

[boostedinaz]

I have never understood why so many people have a hard time getting it on. It literally took me all of 5 minutes from the time I got it ot of the box until it was on the pipping. I even saw one site that doesn't recommend it because of how hard it is to install. Perhaps I missed something.

First look at the snap ring. It is "directional" by that I mean that one side has an agle to it and one side is flat. If you and trying to install it with the flat side up, away from the flange, then good luck. Make sure the angled side it facing up, away from the flange.

Secondly, and most important, is the first thing I thought of. Take off the fancy cover and BAM acres of room to get the snapring pliers in place. It takes a small, not sure of the size right now, allen key to get all the screwes out btu once it is doen you will just how much room it makes.

Once that is done just push the BOV down in the flange, with the Oring, and put the snap ring in with the correct side up and it takes a few seconds. I had to push the last part of the snapring in with a small screwdriver but other then than it has been a cake walk.

I have had the BOV on and off three times and I have never spent more than 5 minutes installing or removing it including tighten all those little screws.

 

[domenico_169]

like i said, i am not having any issues with the getting it on or off... my issue is that the bov rotates once its on, the snap ring comes on and off with no problem. it just seems the seal isnt good. but the o-ring works perfect on the universal flange, therefore i dont see how a new o-ring will help me. thanks.

 

[mavisky]

I have never understood why so many people have a hard time getting it on. It literally took me all of 5 minutes from the time I got it ot of the box until it was on the pipping. I even saw one site that doesn't recommend it because of how hard it is to install. Perhaps I missed something.

First look at the snap ring. It is "directional" by that I mean that one side has an agle to it and one side is flat. If you and trying to install it with the flat side up, away from the flange, then good luck. Make sure the angled side it facing up, away from the flange.

Secondly, and most important, is the first thing I thought of. Take off the fancy cover and BAM acres of room to get the snapring pliers in place. It takes a small, not sure of the size right now, allen key to get all the screwes out btu once it is doen you will just how much room it makes.

Once that is done just push the BOV down in the flange, with the Oring, and put the snap ring in with the correct side up and it takes a few seconds. I had to push the last part of the snapring in with a small screwdriver but other then than it has been a cake walk.

I have had the BOV on and off three times and I have never spent more than 5 minutes installing or removing it including tighten all those little screws.

Exactly my same experience. Remove the main cover and it's a simple install. I did go out and buy a big set of Craftsman Snap-Ring pliers that I've later used on turbos as well. You think the snap ring on the SSQV is bad, wait til you take the snap ring out of your 130,000 mile 14b on the compressor housing.

 

[domenico_169]

not to be a jerk... but can we stay on topic... this has nothing to do with removing the snap ring. the snap ring comes off with NO problem. i need to know if there is any other way to seal it?or is there something wrong with the flange possibly or something.

 

[boostedinaz]

not to be a jerk... but can we stay on topic... this has nothing to do with removing the snap ring. the snap ring comes off with NO problem. i need to know if there is any other way to seal it?or is there something wrong with the flange possibly or something.

Yes, something is wrong with it. It could be the flange it could be the o ring. Try different parts and find out. It could also be the snap rings is upside down.

 

[mavisky]

not to be a jerk... but can we stay on topic... this has nothing to do with removing the snap ring. the snap ring comes off with NO problem. i need to know if there is any other way to seal it?or is there something wrong with the flange possibly or something.

Install the gasket it comes with, make sure the snap ring is right side up, it will seal just fine.

 

[domenico_169]

played around with is some more. still fits PERFECT with no movement to turn it around whatsoever, but yet again on the other pipe i can spin it around.... i dotn get it!!! it must be something with the flange that extremeintercoolers put on. but they got it straight from hks, i just dont get it. unless it was machined wrong straight from hks....???

 

[boostedinaz]

played around with is some more. still fits PERFECT with no movement to turn it around whatsoever, but yet again on the other pipe i can spin it around.... i dotn get it!!! it must be something with the flange that extremeintercoolers put on. but they got it straight from hks, i just dont get it. unless it was machined wrong straight from hks....???

I don't see the problem if it fits fine and doesn't leak.

If it doesn't move so what. Do you have some sort of OCD complex that makes you move it everyday?

Not every flange will be the exact same as the next no matter who makes it, sorry.

 

[domenico_169]

i wish it didnt move. it DOES move on the flange that i have on my uicp. i DONT want it to move. i havent checked for a leak yet.

 

[fastasleep]

Please answer this question: does it leak from the flange when boost leak testing?

If the answer is 'no' then wtf is the problem?

 

[lowazzgst]

I have a question on the HKS SSQV. I just bought one off of a guy on here. It already has the recirc fitting on it. Now my question is if I want to vent it, do I just take the fitting off and thats it or is there a vent fitting?

 

[fastasleep]

I have a question on the HKS SSQV. I just bought one off of a guy on here. It already has the recirc fitting on it. Now my question is if I want to vent it, do I just take the fitting off and thats it or is there a vent fitting?

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[domenico_169]

What the hell does that last post have to do with anything that this thread was about??????