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Old Nov 25, 2006 | 09:05 PM
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Intercooler Removal?

After two track days, I thought it best to check the accumulation of oil in the IC. I've read numerous threads referring to this maintenance, however, I didn't read any "how-tos" for removal and replacement. What is the proper procedure for R&R? Or a link to this DIY.
Thank you for your time. MOTORRR
 
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Old Nov 26, 2006 | 02:31 PM
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IC removal link

Originally Posted by Motorrr
After two track days, I thought it best to check the accumulation of oil in the IC. I've read numerous threads referring to this maintenance, however, I didn't read any "how-tos" for removal and replacement. What is the proper procedure for R&R? Or a link to this DIY.
Thank you for your time. MOTORRR
Here is a link to an OCC install.....also about midway down it shows the Intercooler removal...Takes about 5 minutes and pretty straight forward.

https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...ad.php?t=75360

When I took mine off an 04 MCS w/ 19000 miles, I held it over a pan and sprayed brake parts cleaner into it until it came out the other end clear...Lots of accumulation in there!!! Also once off...check the rubber boots the IC connects to...they usually have a bit too....you can just wipe that off with a lint free rag without removing them (suggested)

Then I dried the IC with my compressor and let it sit for about 20 min just to be sure...needed coffee anyway!
 
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Old Dec 28, 2006 | 08:25 PM
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Ic Boot Clamp Torque Values

Originally Posted by gizzer777
Here is a link to an OCC install.....also about midway down it shows the Intercooler removal...Takes about 5 minutes and pretty straight forward.

https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...ad.php?t=75360

When I took mine off an 04 MCS w/ 19000 miles, I held it over a pan and sprayed brake parts cleaner into it until it came out the other end clear...Lots of accumulation in there!!! Also once off...check the rubber boots the IC connects to...they usually have a bit too....you can just wipe that off with a lint free rag without removing them (suggested)

Then I dried the IC with my compressor and let it sit for about 20 min just to be sure...needed coffee anyway!
GIZZER777,
Any idea what the torque specs for the IC boot clamps are? How about the IC top-mounted frame bolts? Thank you for your time, MOTORRR
 
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Old Dec 28, 2006 | 08:35 PM
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Just get them hand tight and you will be fine.
 
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