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Old 06-11-2002, 08:07 AM
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i just picked up a starion intercooler and it looks like there is a small amount of oil,dirt etc.....how do i go about cleaning that stuff out?thanks
Old 06-11-2002, 08:11 AM
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dishwasher?

thats how i clean the big furnace filters
Old 06-11-2002, 08:22 AM
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Pretty sure you can use mineral spirits....just pour them thru it....
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little soap and water...and a nice air gun.
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Default Re: cleaning out an intercooler.... (autoLS)

I used crc to clean mine out.
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http://www.myzero.com/misc/cooler.html

Work great!
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Default Re: Here ya go... (Slater)

Use brake cleaner. It won't leave any residue and cleans well. Soap will leave a film on the inside of the IC where dust and dirt can accumulate and just make it dirtier
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so you can use alcohol also????
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