Loop planning, many questions

[Torna]

So yeah....1 day later....still stuck.  Anyone know He-Man?

[W-L]

29 minutes ago, Torna said:

So yeah....1 day later....still stuck.  Anyone know He-Man?

If you have a pair of channel locks very carefully try to break it loose, not sure what to really say about this never had a lock ring not come off of a pump before. 

[Torna]

Will look for those...have tried a belt wrench....it even bested a guy at Home Depot just yanking on it.  My next idea is to try taking it to work and see if one of them is stronger than me.  So far I have a pump I can't use.

[W-L]

9 minutes ago, Torna said:

Will look for those...have tried a belt wrench....it even bested a guy at Home Depot just yanking on it.  My next idea is to try taking it to work and see if one of them is stronger than me.  So far I have a pump I can't use.

The only other thing I could think is they possibly glued it for some random reason either warranty purposes or some other point. It would be a pain if they did though since it was basically designed to be upgradable or changeable. 

[Torna]

Loc-Tite has occurred to me.....I hoped not but it has....I need this ring off....I got the D5 cap like you suggested for the MMRS.

[Torna]

So they promised they didn't glue it but two channel locks later all I have managed to do is score the plastic.....I want my freaking pump!

[W-L]

2 minutes ago, Torna said:

So they promised they didn't glue it but two channel locks later all I have managed to do is score the plastic.....I want my freaking pump!

I have no idea what to say to that then, first time I've heard of a pump stuck to the housing, do you have a photo of it. I'm not really sure what can be done at this point. 

[Torna]

Performance PC said they had heard of it but offered the same get pliers idea.....then said at least the O ring is totally working....I was not amused. 

[W-L]

9 minutes ago, Torna said:

Performance PC said they had heard of it but offered the same get pliers idea.....then said at least the O ring is totally working....I was not amused. 

Well I guess you would need to look on the bright side of things for a situation like this but it looks normal to me.

[Torna]

Honestly I have consider very carefully cutting it off....all I want and need is the pump.

[W-L]

6 minutes ago, Torna said:

Honestly I have consider very carefully cutting it off....all I want and need is the pump.

Well if you really want to I guess it's possible if your very carefully to cut the ring and gently pry but if you do just take very small nibbles or cuts into it. Only other thing I can think of stepping up to is a pipe wrench if you want to try.

[Torna]

So if you were going to take it somewhere and say "please get this thing off" where would you take it?

[Jidonsu]

Have you tried sticking a screwdriver though one of the ports to hold it steady and then use an oil filter wrench on the other end?  

[Torna]

Yep....or I won't be considering a hack saw.

[Torna]

So I ask again....

So if you were going to take it somewhere and say "please get this thing off" where would you take it?

[W-L]

2 minutes ago, Torna said:

So I ask again....

So if you were going to take it somewhere and say "please get this thing off" where would you take it?

Possibly a plumber but if your going to want to cut it off I would probably do it myself. 

[Jidonsu]

1 hour ago, Torna said:

So I ask again....

So if you were going to take it somewhere and say "please get this thing off" where would you take it?

An auto mechanic. 

[shibbs]

This is going to sound really mean, and I don't mean it as such, but are you sure you're twisting it the correct direction?

 

I've never had a pump be that difficult to take apart.

[Torna]

No cutting required....   *insert I got it apart dance here* 

[Torna]

So I have the MMRS Monsoon tube res with a tube res....with a D5 mount that has a side port....can I block that port with no problems?  And is there a way get a MMRS tube res with the D5 cap without a D5 in it?

[W-L]

2 minutes ago, Torna said:

So I have the MMRS Monsoon tube res with a tube res....with a D5 mount that has a side port....can I block that port with no problems?  And is there a way get a MMRS tube res with the D5 cap without a D5 in it?

For any extra ports yes, since it's a pump res combo make sure it's not the pump output port though. As for just a solid cap you can get something like this:

http://www.performance-pcs.com/monsoon-mmrs-solid-end-cap-black.html

[Torna]

Yeah but you said I should only get the one pump and I so I have one complete tube with a D5 cap on it and I want one the other tube though pump-less 
 

http://www.performance-pcs.com/monsoon-modular-reservoir-system-parts/monsoon-mmrs-d5-motor-mounting-cover-white.html

 

Just because I want them to look the same.

[W-L]

6 minutes ago, Torna said:

Yeah but you said I should only get the one pump and I so I have one complete tube with a D5 cap on it and I want one the other tube though pump-less 

http://www.performance-pcs.com/monsoon-modular-reservoir-system-parts/monsoon-mmrs-d5-motor-mounting-cover-white.html

Just because I want them to look the same.

Yes because you wanted a pump/res combo unit, if you can get the cap on the right there separately then it will match:

[Torna]

W-L....with the setup you know I am looking at would you go with one rad or two?

[W-L]

Just now, Torna said:

W-L....with the setup you know I am looking at would you go with one rad or two?

What case are you putting this all in again? A single 480mm rad that was mentioned before will work well for everything, but it doesn't hurt to have a little more if your going to absolute dead silence.