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430 Trouble removing accumulator

Discussion in '360/430' started by FSM348, May 5, 2020.

  1. FSM348

    FSM348 Formula Junior

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    #1 FSM348, May 5, 2020
    I'm replacing the F1 accumulator as a maintenance item. I'll be damned if this thing is tightened to hulk force torque ratings. I'm trying to remove it using a rubber strap oil filter wrench with a MAC tools metal 3 claw oil filter wrench over the rubber straps. Is there a particular wrench that can fit over the hex fitting at the bottom of the accumulator? It would need to be oddly shaped indeed...
     

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  2. MJGinTX

    MJGinTX Karting

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    #2 MJGinTX, May 5, 2020
    I just purchased a new accumulator and am curious as to what people’s responses are here.
     
  3. mike32

    mike32 F1 Rookie

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    #3 mike32, May 6, 2020
    Put a pic up as no detail on the drawing
     
  4. MJGinTX

    MJGinTX Karting

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    #4 MJGinTX, May 6, 2020
    For those that have removed the accumulator themselves - any rips/advice?
     
  5. zboost300

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    #5 zboost300, Jun 4, 2020
    How did this go? I need to replace mine as well. Did you have to hook up a scanner to bleed the system, or is it as simple as removing the old and installing the new one?
     

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  6. 24000rpm

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    #6 24000rpm, Jun 5, 2020
    need to bleed

    300zx?

     
  7. 24000rpm

    24000rpm F1 Rookie
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    #7 24000rpm, Jun 5, 2020
    release pressure first, or it will be a disaster

     
  8. zboost300

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    #8 zboost300, Jun 5, 2020
    Not sure what you are referring to.
     
  9. brogenville

    brogenville Formula Junior
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    #9 brogenville, Jun 5, 2020
    Open a bleed screw to ensure the system is at nil pressure. Not sure this will make it any easier to undo the accumulator, but it will certainly prevent the mess if F1 fluid if you uncrew the accumulator with pressure in the system.
     

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