Project: L3p L4n - Custom Fullcover Mars II waterblock

[l3p-NL]

Thanks guys!!

[l3p-NL]

Sometimes everything goes as I want ... sometimes not.
That next to my 2 jobs at the moment, got some problems finding time : )


Last week after a 3 hour test I noticed this ...




So time to get my UV light, maybe I can discover more.




Setup.




Lights off.




Probably 2 small leaks.




So opened it carefully again, maybe I can see more.




Going to test it once more with a POM remount and 2x serial connected D5's. (This to be really sure)
This time with a new glued big O-ring and small cast O-rings.
Problem could be the distance between some of the M3 bolts (6-7cm) to keep the POM really flat on the copper.
It does seem it's completely flat..

So one solution is to use Loctite Quick Gasket.

Or ... I'm going to add some M3's ... and probably polish the POM again. (I will succeed!! :P )
Anyway, learned something again : )

[nadof1]

Aww man thats unlucky, back in the day when I was a mechanic we used to cote o-rings and seals in vasiline to help curb leaks it worked a treat.
Boy did them Rovers love to leak.....

Not sure it's applicable here but im sure its worth a shot.

[l3p-NL]

Thanks a lot for the info nadofl!
I indeedsaw they use vaseline or stuff like that before on blocks.
However think I will be using the quick gasket first. Just want to be very sure it's closed with this wonderful piece of hardware

[nadof1]

The other thing we used to say was if in doubt get the silicone out
That loctite stuff works great on car water pumps.

Good luck.

[RoG]

Sometimes everything goes as I want ... sometimes not.
That next to my 2 jobs at the moment, got some problems finding time : )


Last week after a 3 hour test I noticed this ...




So time to get my UV light, maybe I can discover more.




Setup.




Lights off.




Probably 2 small leaks.




So opened it carefully again, maybe I can see more.




Going to test it once more with a POM remount and 2x serial connected D5's. (This to be really sure)
This time with a new glued big O-ring and small cast O-rings.
Problem could be the distance between some of the M3 bolts (6-7cm) to keep the POM really flat on the copper.
It does seem it's completely flat..

So one solution is to use Loctite Quick Gasket.

Or ... I'm going to add some M3's ... and probably polish the POM again. (I will succeed!! :P )
Anyway, learned something again : )

yeah, leaks are always the scary'st part! you fill find the solutio, samrt thinking using uv lighting so find the prob! Keep it up!

[l3p-NL]

Second remount + leaktest was a failure too : (



So .. ordered the Loctite quick gasket




Met Rogier from Asus last friday for a coming project and ..
He asked me if he could borrow L4n for an Asus media event next friday.
Told him I couldn't get it fully running that fast, that was no problem.
So he would pick it up next tuesday..

Oops...
Will be some late evenings this weekend : P



First tests without PCB.






After a full leaktest still dry!! : )
Also didn't leave any Loctite




And then I had to remove it again for a full mount..pff
I really had to cut it loose.




And clean it for an hour : )




Used and army of heat transfer pads on back and front






And a new layer of Loctite.

[l3p-NL]

Made a quick movie that night of the mess.






Next day.. change the bracket .. for the third time.
This will be on top of the pump controller.






Small idea I got for the ssd's
The backside will be out of sight, but is able to catch light from the RGB leds.
That will give a nice effect on the front side.








Rest of the day ... Bitspower..
My skin let go on my vingers : D
Even sawing the crystallinks .. had to do it with my knife.
Left both of my saws at work : /




Didn't have much time to make pics.
Got 2 hours left tomorrow.
So it will be on the event as below, just the RGB leds and the touchscreen.







When it's back I'll make it 'flowready' and leaktest it completely for multiple days.
And off course some more pictures from the case and MarsII
The loop can still even change, didn't have enough C47's : )

[dave123]

Wow!!!! that looks stunning.

[l3p-NL]

Thanks Dave!