R50/53 Cleaning the intercooler
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It is a good idea to clean the intercooler occasionally whether you're running a catch can or not.
Get a gallon of denatured alcohol at the hardware store, pour some in and shake it up, then pour it out. Repeat until the alcohol comes out clean. (2 or 3 times is usually enough.
I installed a boost gauge for a buddy with a modded MCS and we cleaned his that way.
Rawhyde
Get a gallon of denatured alcohol at the hardware store, pour some in and shake it up, then pour it out. Repeat until the alcohol comes out clean. (2 or 3 times is usually enough.
I installed a boost gauge for a buddy with a modded MCS and we cleaned his that way.
Rawhyde
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Originally Posted by Rawhyde
It is a good idea to clean the intercooler occasionally whether you're running a catch can or not.
Get a gallon of denatured alcohol at the hardware store, pour some in and shake it up, then pour it out. Repeat until the alcohol comes out clean. (2 or 3 times is usually enough.
I installed a boost gauge for a buddy with a modded MCS and we cleaned his that way.
Rawhyde
Get a gallon of denatured alcohol at the hardware store, pour some in and shake it up, then pour it out. Repeat until the alcohol comes out clean. (2 or 3 times is usually enough.
I installed a boost gauge for a buddy with a modded MCS and we cleaned his that way.
Rawhyde
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The inside of the IC....
it gets covered with a film of oil.... But there's a downside as well. IF it's kept clean by an OCC, then it's always clean. But if you clean it every now and then, then the average value of the inner cleanliness is less than clean.
Gee, I don't think I could have made a more conveluted sentance if I'd tried!
Matt
Gee, I don't think I could have made a more conveluted sentance if I'd tried!
Matt
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It's probably an even better idea to remove the IC and clean the bug parts off the external surfaces - they are more likely to affect cooling than a light oil film on the inside.
Simple Green does a good job. To keep bugs out in the future, put a piece of window screen over the IC under the diverter. This idea courtesy of MSFITOY...
Simple Green does a good job. To keep bugs out in the future, put a piece of window screen over the IC under the diverter. This idea courtesy of MSFITOY...
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yeah if you're getting tons of oil in a catch can you got alot of blowby. The amount of oil shouldn't be at a lvl where it necessiates a catch can. But for those who like the insides of their motors spotless, it's worth it
and he's talking about cleaning the inside ebmcs. Just pop off the IC and clean! To remove the IC, unscrew a few bolts here, few bolts there, and bam you're done! lol
and he's talking about cleaning the inside ebmcs. Just pop off the IC and clean! To remove the IC, unscrew a few bolts here, few bolts there, and bam you're done! lol
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Did this tonight on a friends MCS while doing several other maint. bits, removed wiped down both ends, and let sit on one side for 3 hours wpie off any that showed up and slipped it back on. It had to come off anyway so figued why not get that oil out! Removing it is actually what has made me consider a catch can.
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I think the BIG word of caution is make sure you don't leave any non oil liquid in the IC, that oil comes from the engine, and the last thing you want is water having a chance to work its way in there, I know the chance is probably small but it is still there, just something to think about.
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We cleaned an intercooler this weekend that had 80,000 miles on it. Oil just poured out of it as we used intake cleaner to clean it out. The guys says it made a huge difference. He autocrosses so I'm sure it will help to keep cooler between runs. Like mentioned earlier. Make sure it is dry inside before putting it back on the motor.
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Depends on the type...
Ones with teflon liners never need it, but the teflon can be deformed. Another way to do it is to keep some spares, and not do anything, and just swap the one that starts clunking!
Matt
oops, wrong thread!
For the IC, it depends on your car. I get more blow by than Tony, so mine cruds up faster. When you're working on your car and have the IC off, just take a look, or sit it on end and see if you get a puddle!
IF yes, clean!
Matt
Matt
oops, wrong thread!
For the IC, it depends on your car. I get more blow by than Tony, so mine cruds up faster. When you're working on your car and have the IC off, just take a look, or sit it on end and see if you get a puddle!
IF yes, clean!
Matt
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Originally Posted by motor on
I think the BIG word of caution is make sure you don't leave any non oil liquid in the IC, that oil comes from the engine, and the last thing you want is water having a chance to work its way in there, I know the chance is probably small but it is still there, just something to think about.
cheers,
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