Cleaning out intercooler

[EuanGtTdi]

Hi guys,

im going to take off the intercooler and give it a clean out is it just take it off and clean it and put it back on again?

or is there anything i should take into prioriate?  whats best to clean it out with aswel?


Euan

[Adam]

You might as well replace the clips while you are there?

[Ridg]

you'll need to take the radiator off too, so make sure you've got coolant for that.

As said take the opportunity to replace the clips.

[Rhyso]

you'll need to take the radiator off too, so make sure you've got coolant for that.

As said take the opportunity to replace the clips.

not on a 115 mate 

Side mounted intercooler 

[andc1]

i did my scooby intercooler with white spirit! rinse it out with water tho, you'll be amazed how much crap comes out!!!!!

[Ridg]

you'll need to take the radiator off too, so make sure you've got coolant for that.

As said take the opportunity to replace the clips.

not on a 115 mate 

Side mounted intercooler 

lol I just assumed he had a FMIC like me 

[MK3TDi1996]

I flushed mine back and forth with parafin

[northeast_gti-t]

wynns carb cleaner

[Kyle!]

industrial steam cleaner (extremely hot jet wash for those who didnt know)
commercial TFR (traffic film remover)
compressed air

MAGIC!