Water Spray Frozen? - Page 2

RoccoIV · 11-08-2005, 02:32 PM

I am going to try using a bildge pump and putting it ionto the trunk's resevoir while the vehicle is parked on a hill. I will let you guys know how that works.

Davenow · 11-08-2005, 02:47 PM

drivetrain means transmission driveshaft and axles.
Not intercooler spray

Please post in the correct forums.

Stang2STI · 11-08-2005, 02:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Davenow

drivetrain means transmission driveshaft and axles.
Not intercooler spray

Please post in the correct forums.

Bwhahah Davenow look at the date of the post. I have a feeling this guy is long gone.

But you are correct...give Gumpa a warning.

RoccoIV · 11-12-2005, 01:57 PM

I actually found that the best method for draining the tank is just by purchasing a simple NEW not used Kerosene Pump. It's cheap, $3.00, and it easily drains the entire tank of water. Just stick the tube into the deepest part of the resevoir and pump the water out. Beats pushing the button all day.

zedman86 · 11-12-2005, 08:04 PM

i have a cheaper solution.....straw and your mouth....hope you know where that water has been

**wdb** · 11-13-2005, 11:14 AM

*sigh* I can't believe I actually had to move a 2 year old thread...

WRX_XB9R · 11-16-2005, 10:27 AM

It takes 8 minutes to drain a completely full tank.

I have been thru two winters of daily freeze/ thaw cycle we get in the midwest. No problems. Distilled water only.

RoccoIV · 11-16-2005, 12:54 PM

The official answer from Subaru of America is to keep the IC water spray resevoir half full during the winter time.

Delaware Subaru · 11-16-2005, 03:20 PM

If you leave the resevoir empty the "i/c water spray" light will stay on. That light drives me crazy when it is on(esp. when the tank is getting low & it "flashes" as I drive). I would just leave it half full as Subaru suggests or put a little rubbing alcohol in it.

Sammo · 11-26-2005, 09:22 PM

Fellows,
My IC bottle is freaking frozen solid! Do you guy put any sort of salt, anti-freeze, alcohol.... in yours for the winter? Wonder if anything will be damaged.

CarmG993 · 11-26-2005, 09:30 PM

I emptied mine, but the IC light stayed lit. I put in a mixture of water, windshield wash and alcohol. It's about 1/4 full. I will just siphon it out after the cold weather leaves us.

RSVCHAD · 11-26-2005, 09:34 PM

The search button is your friend, as is your owners manual.

Intercooler Water Spray Freezing
Water Spray Frozen?
i/c water spray tank

SubaruSTi-BOD- · 11-26-2005, 11:58 PM

dont fill all the way, and move to a warmer place...

***409industries*** · 11-27-2005, 01:07 AM

wow, this IS an old thread. But if anyone is looking for the info.. use this to pump out the water:

Quote:

Model No: 648756
Suction Gun
For filling and draining transmissions, differentials, gear cases, etc. Includes 12" flexible delivery tube. Knurled non-slip barrel. One piece die-cast head. Use with any non-corrosive lubricant.

I mainly use this for changing the rear diff oil, but it can double as a quick pump too. (just be sure to clean it out real good!)

**Nachos Libres** · 11-27-2005, 06:06 PM

And the water freezing is fine as long as you don't have it too full, and like the previous poster said, don't hit the I/C button, you don't want to burn out the pump. If it's cold enough to freeze the water in your I/C spray tank then you don't even need to worry about spraying your I/C, cause the cold air will be good enough.

11-08-2005, 02:32 PM	#16
RoccoIV Amateur STI Driver Car: 04 WRX STi Fav Mod: ACPT Carbon Fiber Driveshaft Location: Edgmont, PA Posts: 8 IWSTI Addict since: Apr 2005 Trader Rating: (0)	I am going to try using a bildge pump and putting it ionto the trunk's resevoir while the vehicle is parked on a hill. I will let you guys know how that works. This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.

11-26-2005, 09:22 PM	#25
Sammo Amateur STI Driver Car: 07 WRX Wagon Posts: 36 IWSTI Addict since: Jun 2004 Trader Rating: (0)	Winter...help!!! Fellows, My IC bottle is freaking frozen solid! Do you guy put any sort of salt, anti-freeze, alcohol.... in yours for the winter? Wonder if anything will be damaged.

11-27-2005, 06:06 PM	#30
Nachos Libres Moderator Elite Car: 2005 Subaru WRX STi Fav Mod: Underglows Location: Tyler, Texas Posts: 8,939 IWSTI Addict since: Jul 2005 Trader Rating: (0)	And the water freezing is fine as long as you don't have it too full, and like the previous poster said, don't hit the I/C button, you don't want to burn out the pump. If it's cold enough to freeze the water in your I/C spray tank then you don't even need to worry about spraying your I/C, cause the cold air will be good enough. This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.

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11-08-2005, 02:47 PM	#17
Davenow Professional STI Racer Car: 07FXT. Fast Location: Austin TX Posts: 812 IWSTI Addict since: Jun 2005 Trader Rating: (0)	drivetrain means transmission driveshaft and axles. Not intercooler spray Please post in the correct forums.

11-12-2005, 01:57 PM	#19
RoccoIV Amateur STI Driver Car: 04 WRX STi Fav Mod: ACPT Carbon Fiber Driveshaft Location: Edgmont, PA Posts: 8 IWSTI Addict since: Apr 2005 Trader Rating: (0)	I actually found that the best method for draining the tank is just by purchasing a simple NEW not used Kerosene Pump. It's cheap, $3.00, and it easily drains the entire tank of water. Just stick the tube into the deepest part of the resevoir and pump the water out. Beats pushing the button all day.

11-12-2005, 08:04 PM	#20
zedman86 Professional STI Racer Car: 07 xterra for now Location: San Francisco Posts: 705 IWSTI Addict since: Aug 2005 Trader Rating: (2)	i have a cheaper solution.....straw and your mouth....hope you know where that water has been

11-13-2005, 11:14 AM	#21
wdb dances with roads Car: 2005 CGM STi Posts: 5,184 IWSTI Addict since: Apr 2005 Trader Rating: (8)	sigh I can't believe I actually had to move a 2 year old thread...

11-16-2005, 10:27 AM	#22
WRX_XB9R Professional STI Racer Car: 04 WRB/ GOLD STI Fav Mod: snail sticker = 5hp Location: Raymore, MO Posts: 792 IWSTI Addict since: Feb 2003 Trader Rating: (0)	It takes 8 minutes to drain a completely full tank. I have been thru two winters of daily freeze/ thaw cycle we get in the midwest. No problems. Distilled water only.

11-16-2005, 12:54 PM	#23
RoccoIV Amateur STI Driver Car: 04 WRX STi Fav Mod: ACPT Carbon Fiber Driveshaft Location: Edgmont, PA Posts: 8 IWSTI Addict since: Apr 2005 Trader Rating: (0)	The official answer from Subaru of America is to keep the IC water spray resevoir half full during the winter time.

11-16-2005, 03:20 PM	#24
Delaware Subaru Junior STI Driver Fav Mod: flushing toilets Posts: 167 IWSTI Addict since: Oct 2005 Trader Rating: (2)	If you leave the resevoir empty the "i/c water spray" light will stay on. That light drives me crazy when it is on(esp. when the tank is getting low & it "flashes" as I drive). I would just leave it half full as Subaru suggests or put a little rubbing alcohol in it.

11-26-2005, 09:30 PM	#26
CarmG993 Junior STI Driver Car: '07 STI Ltd SWP Location: NJ Posts: 131 IWSTI Addict since: Oct 2005 Trader Rating: (0)	I emptied mine, but the IC light stayed lit. I put in a mixture of water, windshield wash and alcohol. It's about 1/4 full. I will just siphon it out after the cold weather leaves us.

11-26-2005, 09:34 PM	#27
RSVCHAD Senior STI Driver Car: Was: 05 Aspen White Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 335 IWSTI Addict since: Jan 2005 Trader Rating: (0)	The search button is your friend, as is your owners manual. Intercooler Water Spray Freezing Water Spray Frozen? i/c water spray tank

11-26-2005, 11:58 PM	#28
SubaruSTi-BOD- STI Driver Car: Cars & Girls Fav Mod: money?!?!? Location: IL. Posts: 288 IWSTI Addict since: Jun 2005 Trader Rating: (0)	dont fill all the way, and move to a warmer place...