Rick's Mark V Roadster Build

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I called BP for support on what to do with the heater line. Their answer was for me to call CVF Racing, supplier of the front drive, to get an answer/solution. According to BP, the engine is dyno’d and then the assembly is added after. Do they do not test it?!??? That can’t be right. CVF was pretty condescending since I could not provide a part # or name of what “I purchased”. Even though I kept telling them it was part of a BP package.. Eventually they agreed to an email of the engine and issue.

I decided that I needed to just make an adapter. So off to the store for components. Suffice is to say several hours later and several failed attempts I gave up and simply added a crimped bypass hose to get me past this hurdle. This won’t work as the ultimate solution so I’ll be dealing with support teams tomorrow. I never did get to installing the side pipes.

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Here is an explanation of my issue. Anyone else with AC & PS run into this and find a solution?

The heater outlet on the water pump is pointing directly at the alternator.

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I thought I could build an adapter to go around it. But after much trial and error, I discovered there is just not enough room to build it where you leave enough space to secure the fittings AND be small enough to make the bends needed.

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There would be plenty of room if I could move the alternator over. I think that may be the ultimate solution. Getting a longer serpentine belt. Do they sell pre-bent heater hoses like they do with radiators? So frustrating! You spend a ton of cash so you get something that is supposed to be plug-and-play. You expect these kind of issues when you buy seperate components yourself..