Hey guys im kind of new here. I was hoping someone can give me some tips on cleaning a forge intercooler. Just bought it off someone its been used 2 years so I jus wanted to clean it out before I put it in. Do I just use water or do I use brake cleaner or something?

 

Is it really that dirty?

Unless it's really oily or something I'd just go ahead and install it.

 

I used acetone for mine because it doesn't leave any residue. Cover up one of the ends with a bag and an elastic and pour some in the other side. Cover up the other side as well and shake it around really good. Let it sit in there for while too. When you're done, empty it out and let it sit overnight to dry before you put it back on.

 

It is kind of dirty u can see some oil in there

 

Thanks man I appreciate the help

 

Thanks man! I appreciate the help

 

Sorry to revive an old thread, just confirming the "Acetone Shake" is still the recommended way of cleaning an intercooler? Taking the front bumper off soon and figured I might need give the intercooler some love while I have access to it.

Thanks

 

Yea, thats will get most of it out, some people do it a couple times if its really dirty.

 

Prefect thanks.

 

I was watching one of my favorite car shows the other day, Wheeler Dealors, the two English guys who buy a car, refresh or restore it, then flip it. They bought a sports car that had twin turbo's, one of the turbos had an oil leak so they rebuilt the turbos. The guy who does the work pointed out that because of the oil leak the intercooler will likely have oil in it, which it did, so he filled it with acetone and shook it up, then let it sit overnight then drained it and let it sit to dry out.