Proper way to Clean an Intercooler
06-11-2008, 03:02 PM
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Proper way to Clean an Intercooler
Hello,
I have search the forums, and didnt find any info on this.
since there is always some oil resedue on our piping, i am sure that someof it gets stuck in the intercooler, causing less efficient flow.
whats the perfect way of cleaning an intercooler, I would like to do this soon.
I have heard of people letting the FMIC soak in soap and warm water, but I'd rather see what you guys think!
Thanks...
I have search the forums, and didnt find any info on this.
since there is always some oil resedue on our piping, i am sure that someof it gets stuck in the intercooler, causing less efficient flow.
whats the perfect way of cleaning an intercooler, I would like to do this soon.
I have heard of people letting the FMIC soak in soap and warm water, but I'd rather see what you guys think!
Thanks...
06-11-2008, 03:33 PM
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Originally Posted by wannabuy350z
should I use any pressure from one side to get the dirt out at all?
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Here's how I clean mine...
Remove from car (obviously).
Clean up the outside (whatever's easiest for you).
Get a plastic bag and a rubber band. Place bag over one opening and secure with rubber band.
Get some gas.
Pour some in the intercooler.
Tie up other end of intercooler same as the first.
Swish the gas around inside the core for a good 5-10 minutes.
Undo one side and drain gas (it will come out almost black).
Repeat until gas comes out same color it went in.
Remove bags/bands, drain gas completely, and dispose of.
Clean outside of intercooler again.
Let dry completely.
Reinstall.
Perform boost leak test.
Drive.
Remove from car (obviously).
Clean up the outside (whatever's easiest for you).
Get a plastic bag and a rubber band. Place bag over one opening and secure with rubber band.
Get some gas.
Pour some in the intercooler.
Tie up other end of intercooler same as the first.
Swish the gas around inside the core for a good 5-10 minutes.
Undo one side and drain gas (it will come out almost black).
Repeat until gas comes out same color it went in.
Remove bags/bands, drain gas completely, and dispose of.
Clean outside of intercooler again.
Let dry completely.
Reinstall.
Perform boost leak test.
Drive.
06-11-2008, 05:10 PM
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I created a thread about this so here it is.. https://my350z.com/forum/forced-induction/345612-how-to-clean-fmic.html
06-12-2008, 12:17 AM
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Originally Posted by dave079
Tony (sees that's how Phreak cleans intercoolers)
06-12-2008, 05:30 AM
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Here's how I clean mine...
Remove from car (obviously).
Clean up the outside (whatever's easiest for you).
Get a plastic bag and a rubber band. Place bag over one opening and secure with rubber band.
Get some gas.
Pour some in the intercooler.
Tie up other end of intercooler same as the first.
Swish the gas around inside the core for a good 5-10 minutes.
Undo one side and drain gas (it will come out almost black).
Repeat until gas comes out same color it went in.
Remove bags/bands, drain gas completely, and dispose of.
Clean outside of intercooler again.
Let dry completely.
Reinstall.
Perform boost leak test.
Drive.
Remove from car (obviously).
Clean up the outside (whatever's easiest for you).
Get a plastic bag and a rubber band. Place bag over one opening and secure with rubber band.
Get some gas.
Pour some in the intercooler.
Tie up other end of intercooler same as the first.
Swish the gas around inside the core for a good 5-10 minutes.
Undo one side and drain gas (it will come out almost black).
Repeat until gas comes out same color it went in.
Remove bags/bands, drain gas completely, and dispose of.
Clean outside of intercooler again.
Let dry completely.
Reinstall.
Perform boost leak test.
Drive.
06-12-2008, 05:32 AM
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Originally Posted by dave079
Haha I figured people would get the joke of phreak trying to clean the intercooler with the hose. Found the pic in the photochop thread.