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Stock Problems/IssuesDiscussions related to warranty related issues and repairs, or other problems with the OEM parts and software for MINI Cooper (R50), Cabrio (R52), and Cooper S (R53) MINIs.
PS: you the get the award for worst looking intercooler.....never ever seen one that bad...If it doesnt come clean, pick up a used one. Betting all that clogging is robbing you of about 8 psi of boost.
So the intercooler looks like this... It's full of air filter and it's baked on. Anyone know how to clean it out? I have tried mineral spirits but its not cutting it...
Might want to get a tupperware tub (as close to the dimensions of the intercooler as possible), pick up a couple gallons of acetone, lay the intercooler down flat, immerse the entire unit and soak overnight... When it comes out, use an air compressor to blow the unit out in the opposite direction that the debris went in.
If that doesn't do the trick, there are used ones on eBay right now for as low as $36 w/free shipping...
PS: you the get the award for worst looking intercooler.....never ever seen one that bad...If it doesnt come clean, pick up a used one. Betting all that clogging is robbing you of about 8 psi of boost.
Might want to get a tupperware tub (as close to the dimensions of the intercooler as possible), pick up a couple gallons of acetone, lay the intercooler down flat, immerse the entire unit and soak overnight... When it comes out, use an air compressor to blow the unit out in the opposite direction that the debris went in.
If that doesn't do the trick, there are used ones on eBay right now for as low as $36 w/free shipping...
Will acetone not discolor the aluminum?
I have some plastic bins that should work if the BPC doesn't get it out.
I'm guessing you are running a foam air filter? It looks like it's coming apart and getting stuck in the IC......get a new one.
Use compressed air to blow all of that foam out of the IC, then use some contact cleaner...spray it in there, then blow it back out with compressed air and you a good to go
I'm guessing you are running a foam air filter? It looks like it's coming apart and getting stuck in the IC......get a new one.
Use compressed air to blow all of that foam out of the IC, then use some contact cleaner...spray it in there, then blow it back out with compressed air and you a good to go
Yeah it was a foam air filter, however I want to make sure you know it was not me who neglected it. The car was bought for my wife's sister and she did not take care of it. There are a whole lot of other problems I am working on too.
As far as compressed air, I have tried to blow it out/pick it out but it's baked on. It's going to take some kind of solvent.
I am not sure this will work, but try oven cleaner. I have used oven cleaner to clean jewelry that has crud that is impossile to remove wit acetone or any other product. Use as directed...carefully.
Umm, if it was the air cleaner then it went through the supercharger and into the intercooler... may want to check the s-charger at some point. at least make sure it spins with a fluid, free resistance..
Umm, if it was the air cleaner then it went through the supercharger and into the intercooler... may want to check the s-charger at some point. at least make sure it spins with a fluid, free resistance..
That's the plan, if it's not in good shape I think I'll opt for the TVS900