Cleaning inside of Intercooler?
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Took apart my pipes the other day and inside of my IC looks nasty. I assume this cant be a good thing. it's like some nasty gunk in there. just wondering is that safe? should i get rid of that somehow? if so how? what do i use? I have boost leak issues and all kinds of nonsense.. dats why im asking. please help.
Stand the cooler on its side and let the water drain. Then just let it dry, and you're good to go.
dj
ps. Acetone or Varsol works just as good, specially if you can spray it with high pressure.
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seems like gasoline is everyones choice.. i will try it next week. I lucked out by having a catch can still NIB from when i had my civic. so i guess i'll put that in too.. outts curiosity tho.. how can a catch can help?
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By placing a catch can in between, the oil gets trapped annd not passed down to the IC.
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I talked to my homie who had an Evo before me and he told me bout the Catch Can, Gunk in the IC, and the whole nine. Apparently he had all these problems also. This weekend we are gonna install Works Throttle Body Shafts Seals, install Catch Can, and clean out the IC. Can't wait to put everything in and hope it works wonders because I'm fed up with the Boost leak issues.... Thank you everyone for all your help and support.
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gasoline is rather toxic with MTBE additives and such. would it not be better to use diesel? less additives and dissolves oil gunk nicely.
of course you have to be sure there is no diesel left in the IC
of course you have to be sure there is no diesel left in the IC