RX8Club.com - Another Sohn/Epitroch Install

During my install of the Epitroch kit bundle which includes the Sohn adapter with a reservoir solution I took a number of photos I want to share with the RX-8 community.

The windshield washer reservoir in the Epitroch kit seems to be the ideal size for my climate. I think the OEM tank I removed probably held the original fluid from when I bought the car seven years ago. I just don't have much need for windshield washer fluid while driving in an area where it rarely rains. The washer pump fit perfectly after a bit of lube on the gasket. To ease removal of the windshield washer pump from the original tank I used a couple squirts of penetrating oil.

Accessing the OMP's mounting bolts is fairly easy as shown in these photos. I considered doing the entire job through the passenger-side wheel well but I finally realized that removing the battery is necessary. I did not remove the airbox nor did I disconnect the OMP's electrical connectors. Leaving the coolant hose in place and just revolving the disconnected OMP around the coolant hose seems like a good idea but I wanted to replace the coolant anyway so I drained the coolant, disconnected the hose and moved the OMP's injection lines to the position shown in the photos.

I disliked the new route for the oil injection lines because they seem to be pinched between a coolant pipe and a hose clamp, but there isn't much choice short of replacing them.

To hold the paper gasket in place on the face of the Sohn adapter I used the same Teflon-based lubricant I used on the windshield washer pump gasket. It is somewhat sticky and worked beautifully but I suppose any high viscosity grease would work.

I highly recommend the Epitroch kit. The price is reasonable and the quality very high.