Need help freeing Supercharger
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Need help freeing Supercharger
X351 XJL 3.0 V6 SC. I’m tearing into the SC snout for coupler replacement and to find a coolant leak. The intake is off and I’ve removed everything I believe necessary yet while prying for removal, it won’t budge. Please check the attached photo and let me know if I missed some bolt(s) or anything else.
1. Did I miss any hold down bolts on my Supercharger?
2. Did I miss removing any part that would interfere with removing the SC?
3. I need assistance on where to most efficiently place prying leverage.
Thanks.
1. Did I miss any hold down bolts on my Supercharger?
2. Did I miss removing any part that would interfere with removing the SC?
3. I need assistance on where to most efficiently place prying leverage.
Thanks.
Last edited by Quietgiant; 03-26-2021 at 09:20 AM. Reason: Typos and clarification
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Thanks XJ8JR.
I appreciate the reply. I had the bolts loose when I posted, was looking to see if I missed any before prying it loose.
I finally did get the SC loose. It rocks up/down front to back about 1/8”. This tells me it’s free & has 2 snap-in pins holding it in place somewhere in the middle. I’m having a tough time leveraging enough strength to pop it up.
Any suggestions as to where to place a wedge? ( be kind ;-) . Too many plastic bits to break.
Regards.
I appreciate the reply. I had the bolts loose when I posted, was looking to see if I missed any before prying it loose.
I finally did get the SC loose. It rocks up/down front to back about 1/8”. This tells me it’s free & has 2 snap-in pins holding it in place somewhere in the middle. I’m having a tough time leveraging enough strength to pop it up.
Any suggestions as to where to place a wedge? ( be kind ;-) . Too many plastic bits to break.
Regards.
#4
I had a similar issue so I ended up buying a cheap engine brace, and that did the trick nicely.
Like this: https://www.harborfreight.com/1000-l...bar-96524.html
I don't think I would have been able to reinstall the supercharger without it.
Like this: https://www.harborfreight.com/1000-l...bar-96524.html
I don't think I would have been able to reinstall the supercharger without it.
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Got it loose but missed something
:
On the LH back side of the SC is a sensor labeled “VOLVO PN 31355463” (pic). I can get my fingers on the wire connection but, not sure of what to push-slide-yank to avoid a snap! If you have removed a 3.0v6 SC, you would know the secret of its removal. Please share!
I apologize for being so darn needy, I’m obviously on a 90 degree learning curve.
#8
That's one of the MAP sensors. Push down on the tab with the two horizontal lines above the clockface-type branding. I would consider replacing that sensor while you have access to it. Its not very expensive at all if you search the part no. online, and bypass the dealership.
I moved the SC to my work bench. Boy, what a stubborn piece of work this snout is! I’ll keep hammer shocking and then banging away with a light rubber mallet along with some tension until it breaks free. I may breakout the dead blow hammer next. I hesitate using any form of heat to free it up because of the aluminum. You’ve certainly been very helpful, any other tips of the trade? Thanks again.
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