EK 8800GTX block

Althulas · 13 Sep 2008 at 10:27

I'm waiting for my WC bits to arrive on monday and just had a light bulb switch on concerning my EK 8800GTX block Apart from needing x2 1/2" barbs do I need x2 blanking plugs for the opposite side or are they supplied with the block?

pastymuncher · 13 Sep 2008 at 19:37

If i remember right, they come with the block. When it arrives check the wavy bit for swarf as you may need to take it apart for a clean. Better to do it now than have metal filings bugger the pump.

Vertigo · 13 Sep 2008 at 20:21

They come with the block.

Althulas · 14 Sep 2008 at 00:12

Thank guys. I will be flushing out all my block just to make sure of no debrie. I was suprised of the finish of the mosfet blocks compared to the mirror finish of the NB and SB blocks. A quick polish lap will soon sort those out though.

Happy · 14 Sep 2008 at 12:30

What would you use to flush it out?

WJA96 · 14 Sep 2008 at 18:50

Happy said:
What would you use to flush it out?

I wouldn't try and flush it - it's just a big void in there - better to open it up (it's 8 allen-bolts) and wipe it with a lint-free cloth (a pair of old underpants is ideal).

Happy · 14 Sep 2008 at 22:44

Many thanks

matt100 · 14 Sep 2008 at 22:51

WJA96 said:
I wouldn't try and flush it - it's just a big void in there - better to open it up (it's 8 allen-bolts) and wipe it with a lint-free cloth (a pair of old underpants is ideal).

sounds like a reasonable idea but I would add DON'T OVERTIGHTEN THE ALLEN BOLTS WHEN YOU PUT IT BACK TOGETHER!!!

They're mega easy to strip the thread off.

Plus refitting the o-ring is a bitch to refit.

WJA96 · 14 Sep 2008 at 23:15

matt100 said:
Plus refitting the o-ring is a bitch to refit.

Yes, I'd forgotten that. If you can, try and leave it in the channel when you lift the top off.