Fman
03-29-2009, 01:35 PM
I just installed a hot water shower on my '08 Supra Sunsport 22V yesterday. I purchased the heatercraft shower which seems like a good setup. All in all, things went well but I did have one question for people who have installed this system.
When I ran the "T" into the impeller hose for the cold water I ended up only having about 1" of clearance between the fitting and alternator pully. I dont think this will be a problem, but wanted to know if anyone else is this close to the pully? It was about the same distance before the install, it is a pretty tight fit from the factory. I am assuming the motor will not shift or move at all during operation.
Another thing I did was for the hot water I ran off the knock sensor outlet and tied in a petcock valve for easy draining of the block for winterization. I have a brass 4-way valve coming off the block with the knock sensor, barbed fitting for hot water line, and pet cock valve. I think I am going to do the same thing for the other side of the motor, it will make it a simple project to drain the block for winterization.
I will try and send some pictures in the future.
Fman
When I ran the "T" into the impeller hose for the cold water I ended up only having about 1" of clearance between the fitting and alternator pully. I dont think this will be a problem, but wanted to know if anyone else is this close to the pully? It was about the same distance before the install, it is a pretty tight fit from the factory. I am assuming the motor will not shift or move at all during operation.
Another thing I did was for the hot water I ran off the knock sensor outlet and tied in a petcock valve for easy draining of the block for winterization. I have a brass 4-way valve coming off the block with the knock sensor, barbed fitting for hot water line, and pet cock valve. I think I am going to do the same thing for the other side of the motor, it will make it a simple project to drain the block for winterization.
I will try and send some pictures in the future.
Fman