Critical_Mass 10 Posted July 11, 2006 Whats best to flush IC out with and where can it be bought? Cheers Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Crasher 3 Posted July 11, 2006 Buy a new one, cheaper than a new blower. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flusted 0 Posted July 11, 2006 i used washing powder as recommended from henny on here Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Crasher 3 Posted July 11, 2006 Bio or non bio? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
H8RRA 0 Posted July 11, 2006 strangely enough, i now work for a firm that specialise in heat exchangers, ic's etc as well as radiators and i can basically get anything made refurbed, replaced custom fit manufacture etc..... i would have to charge it out at a labour rate plus carriage unfortunately - not sure how the land lies with govvy jobs yet but we use ultrasonics, acid baths etc - i realise this isn't much help for a diy job tho... ;) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
keithmac 0 Posted July 11, 2006 When my G60 spewed it`s oil out I used a hot pressure washer, worked a treat! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Henny 0 Posted July 12, 2006 Bio or non bio? Non-bio... remove it from the car and stick in a load of washing powder and then fill full of warm/medium hot water... allow to soak... shake it around a bit to make sure the water and non-bio get into the intercooler's nooks and crannies (always liked that phrase! :lol: ) then pour out the mixture and flush through with a lot of clean water. Allow to dry (I actually hooked up a heat gun/hairdrier on steroids to the inlet and left the outlet to vent to air to dry mine! :lol: ) and refit once it's completly dry internally... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Supercharged 2 Posted July 12, 2006 An air line is also useful for cleaning / drying... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Critical_Mass 10 Posted July 12, 2006 Hmmmm im thinking the washing powder idea. Would a brand new one, be worth it? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Henny 0 Posted July 13, 2006 intercoolers only wear out from impacts to the front of 'em from road crap or stress fractures due to over-boosting or incorrect mounting... if the intercooler is structurally OK and doesn't leak, then a new one will be no better... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Supercharged 2 Posted July 13, 2006 I agree with cleaning an existing one of it seems ok but I know i'd rather buy a new one of needed than fit some rusty autojumble lump... Kev bought a new one recently - was about £200 i think... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Henny 0 Posted July 13, 2006 rusty? Aluminium intercooler? nahhhh..... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Critical_Mass 10 Posted July 13, 2006 well that was what i was trying to avoid, 200 bar on an IC Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
