How to clean an intercooler?

[Defratos]

As the title says what's the best way of cleaning an intercooler? my sdmic looks a bit worn down

 

[Peloton]

I'd say fire some warm water in a bucket with some Cif, grab a small wire brush & start scrubbing!

 

[Olly_K]

POWER JETWASH !

 

[LaSarthe&Back]

I tried a wire brush on mine and bent a few of the fins.

Guess a jet wash would be best.

 

[Defratos]

humm, never thought of jet wash but sounds like a great Idea, cheers

 

[neil.c]

Just don't go too mad I have heard of people damaging their radiators by geting too close

 

[cjhill]

oh and an old plastic comb can be really useful to straighten those bent fins.

Just cut it down to a couple of inches.

 

[Paul-RS6]

id go with the jetwash.

i would bother trying to straighten the fins.

 

[treblesykes]

a jet wash with any power will bend all the fins , better to leave it dirty than trash the fins

 

[Defratos]

I thought it might bend it a bit, but I thought not up close but a bit furter away from the fins so it's not so hard

 

[Ess_Three]

A normal hosepipe is all you should use to prevent damage..

I suggest soaking it in detergent first to loosen up all the crud (Autoglym Motorcycle Cleaner for example) then hose it off from behind forcing all the crud out.

I wouldn't use anything more powerful than domestic water pressure.

 

[Defratos]

Sound advice Ess, cheers