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g2ic02 · 03-04-2005, 09:43 AM

i was wondering if anyone had any tips for cleaning the inside of an intercooler...My turbo went to shit, so i have oil in my piping and would imagine it would have gotten into my intercooler..My guess is just dish soap and warm water?? thanks

FinSX · 03-04-2005, 11:08 AM

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Originally Posted by g2ic02

i was wondering if anyone had any tips for cleaning the inside of an intercooler...My turbo went to shit, so i have oil in my piping and would imagine it would have gotten into my intercooler..My guess is just dish soap and warm water?? thanks

I don't think that just soap and water will do the trick. I'd use some kind of a solvent. But be careful it's right kind of stuff, or it will corrode the aluminium.

g2ic02 · 03-04-2005, 12:49 PM

alright...any solvents that wouldn't corrode the aluminum in my intercooler???

FinSX · 03-04-2005, 01:33 PM

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Originally Posted by g2ic02

alright...any solvents that wouldn't corrode the aluminum in my intercooler???

Use solvents which are a mixture of phosphoric acid and oxalic acid. Alkaline liquids will react with alloy and embrittle it, make it fragile.

That stuff what's intended to be used to wash alloy wheels is fine, although it's propably pretty weak/diluted.

Just make sure the solvent is accid and it should be fine.

**ThatGuy** · 03-04-2005, 01:48 PM

You could look into a steam bath, like they use for engines and cylinder heads. Hot water usually isn't corrosive.

Nissandriver714 · 03-04-2005, 02:17 PM

simple green and let it sit for a couple of hours.

wootwoot · 03-04-2005, 03:37 PM

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Originally Posted by ThatGuy

You could look into a steam bath, like they use for engines and cylinder heads. Hot water usually isn't corrosive.

I like that the most so far

***S14DB*** · 03-04-2005, 04:15 PM

Engine degreaser?

cheez80 · 03-05-2005, 02:28 PM

gasoline?

wayne at phase2 recommended that to me

*shrugs*

nismo2491 · 03-05-2005, 02:35 PM

gasoline or rubbing alchohol is what was used in my DSM days. just put like 2-3 cups in it, cap off the ends somehow (your hands work great) and swoosh it around. then pour it out, repeat until it comes out clear or damn close to it.

Saisoku · 03-05-2005, 02:44 PM

I have also had good luck with gasoline...never had any problems with my IC after doing it.

03-04-2005, 09:43 AM	#1
g2ic02 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: minnesota Posts: 480 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	cleaning inside of intercooler??? i was wondering if anyone had any tips for cleaning the inside of an intercooler...My turbo went to shit, so i have oil in my piping and would imagine it would have gotten into my intercooler..My guess is just dish soap and warm water?? thanks

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ThatGuy Admin Asshole Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Retired Age: 45 Posts: 20,394 Trader Rating: (0) Rides Gallery: ThatGuy Feedback Score: 0 reviews	You could look into a steam bath, like they use for engines and cylinder heads. Hot water usually isn't corrosive. __________________ "Speak softly,..." -Pres. Teddy Roosevelt "Be polite, be professional, ..." -Gen. James Mattis

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nismo2491 Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Southern MD Age: 41 Posts: 1,373 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	gasoline or rubbing alchohol is what was used in my DSM days. just put like 2-3 cups in it, cap off the ends somehow (your hands work great) and swoosh it around. then pour it out, repeat until it comes out clear or damn close to it. __________________ To quote the great Ron White: if life gives you lemons, make lemonade. and try to find somebody who's life gave them vodka, and have a party

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g2ic02 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: minnesota Posts: 480 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	alright...any solvents that wouldn't corrode the aluminum in my intercooler???

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Nissandriver714 Zilvia Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Only in Socal Posts: 201 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	simple green and let it sit for a couple of hours.

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*S14DB* AFC #1 Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: 昨晩あなたのお母さんの家 Posts: 20,181 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	Engine degreaser?

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cheez80 Zilvia Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: cali Posts: 277 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	gasoline? wayne at phase2 recommended that to me shrugs

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Saisoku Leaky Injector Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: North Carolina Age: 47 Posts: 101 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I have also had good luck with gasoline...never had any problems with my IC after doing it.