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Model specific boards => Golf mk4 => Topic started by: viperjsy on 24 May 2014, 23:04

Title: intercooler cleaning question
Post by: viperjsy on 24 May 2014, 23:04

hi just wondering if the intercoolers insides can be cleaned as my boost pipes have a oily residue on them

Title: Re: intercooler cleaning question
Post by: Rhyso on 24 May 2014, 23:07

Quote from: viperjsy on 24 May 2014, 23:04

hi just wondering if the intercoolers insides can be cleand

Yup. Good blast with the pressure washer can do the trick

Id recommend removing from the car first though and drying it thoroughly before refitting  :wink:

Title: Re: intercooler cleaning question
Post by: viperjsy on 24 May 2014, 23:07

the insides? and sould I use a degreaser to clean any oil residue out

Title: Re: intercooler cleaning question
Post by: Rhyso on 24 May 2014, 23:16

Quote from: viperjsy on 24 May 2014, 23:07

the insides? and sould I use a degreaser to clean any oil residue out

http://www.pelicanparts.com/techarticles/Audi_Tech/22-TURBO-Intercooler_Cleaning/22-TURBO-Intercooler_Cleaning.htm

 :smiley:

Title: Re: intercooler cleaning question
Post by: viperjsy on 24 May 2014, 23:43

will give that a go some time thank you. or should I get a fmic . my car is standard

Title: Re: intercooler cleaning question
Post by: dom on 24 May 2014, 23:46

Quote from: viperjsy on 24 May 2014, 23:43

will give that a go some time thank you. or should I get a fmic . my car is standard

Unless you're going for stage 2 power then I wouldn't bother.

Title: Re: intercooler cleaning question
Post by: viperjsy on 24 May 2014, 23:51

ok thank you dom

Title: Re: intercooler cleaning question
Post by: viperjsy on 25 May 2014, 00:51

I was thinking of this fmic

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/FMIC-VW-GOLF-JETTA-MK4-1-8T-TURBO-INTERCOOLER-KIT-2-5-5003B-5582-/190704273945?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item2c66dc4a19

Title: Re: intercooler cleaning question
Post by: dom on 25 May 2014, 11:03

It really does depend on the power you are going for, a stage 1 map will work fine with your standard SMIC. That kit will need your bumper to be cut in order to fit it.

Title: Re: intercooler cleaning question
Post by: viperjsy on 25 May 2014, 22:04

ok thank you dom

Title: Re: intercooler cleaning question
Post by: viperjsy on 26 May 2014, 18:12

would this fit a agu golf
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/130579896696?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649

Title: Re: intercooler cleaning question
Post by: Dalo Harkin on 27 May 2014, 13:05

I used Petrol to clean my Intercooler when the turbo went.