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Colac, Victoria
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May 2002
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Best way to flush a A to A intercooler
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Tue, 23 March 2004 01:54
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Hi guys - Im going to attempt to give the intercooler a flush during this week - looking for advice on the best ways to remove the oil and crud that gets on there ( via that breather hose on rocker cover, fed back thru the turbo ) ..
Ive heard petrol is a good way of giving it a cleanout - then rinse with water ?
is this right - or not
Suggestions ?
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May 2002
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Re: Best way to flush a A to A intercooler
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Tue, 23 March 2004 02:15
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petrol, water and then a final rinse with petrol again then let it dry.
Use premium unleaded for best results 
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Bundaberg, Qld.
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May 2002
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Re: Best way to flush a A to A intercooler
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Tue, 23 March 2004 02:53
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 i have always found general purpose thinners to be the best. it cleans great and evaporates dry quick.
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I supported Toymods
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Brisbane
Registered:
May 2002
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Re: Best way to flush a A to A intercooler
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Tue, 23 March 2004 07:18
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Or for $30 dollars take it to the local radiator and get them to flush it and get a pressure test at the same time.
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Location:
Colac, Victoria
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May 2002
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Re: Best way to flush a A to A intercooler
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Tue, 23 March 2004 07:29
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its only got to last till the W to A gets here shane - just want everything clean as possible - because ill need to run with it on the new group A motor for about a month or so
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I supported Toymods
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Brisbane
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May 2002
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Re: Best way to flush a A to A intercooler
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Tue, 23 March 2004 07:47
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So. Just pass on the $30 cost to the buyer when you sell it.
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Malaysia,Kuala Lumpur
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July 2002
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Re: Best way to flush a A to A intercooler
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Tue, 23 March 2004 11:57
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Would water or thinner , make it prone to rust ?? or corrosion ??
cheers
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Wahroonga
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June 2003
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Re: Best way to flush a A to A intercooler
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Tue, 23 March 2004 12:45
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yea i'm getting the same thing through my turbo, i am going to install an oil breather tank before i put in a front mount, have u thought about installing one urself?
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Location:
Colac, Victoria
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May 2002
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Re: Best way to flush a A to A intercooler
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Wed, 24 March 2004 01:13
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yup - ill be putting on a catch can ..
sounds like petrol is still the go then allow to dry ..
ill need todo this to the other intercooler when it arrives too
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Location:
Newcastle
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May 2002
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Re: Best way to flush a A to A intercooler
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Wed, 24 March 2004 05:52
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I use petrol, pour some in then block off the end tanks. Slosh it around then pour it back out. I use compressed air to speed up the drying time. 10 minute job
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I supported Toymods
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south of the big smoke
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May 2002
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Re: Best way to flush a A to A intercooler
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Wed, 24 March 2004 07:29
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i have always used general purpose thinners works a treat
i woulnt touch it with water but
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