How to clean Radiators and Intercoolers ?

RX7 · Post by **RX7** » Sat Jan 01, 2011 1:50 am

Guys,

Having a play in my enginebay and noticed after using my vented bonnet it being less than tidy there.

Plus the 5 years I have had the car and using it in different conditions have taken its toll.

Therefore I need to clean up the radiator and intercooler. Whats the best way of doing it ? Was planning on taking them out, can you wash them in warm water ? Should I be putting some form of degreaser or shampoo to wash the outside ?

Same with the intercooler, obviously I am letting these fully dry before putting them back in the car etc (gotta sneak them into the house to dry as they wont dry in the garage for months

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I have some autosol for polishing the intercooler afterwards but just not sure of the best way to clean it first.

Any help would be appreciated

Jon · Post by **Jon** » Sat Jan 01, 2011 7:39 am

Warm soapy water and a plastic bristled brush works perfectly and won

Rob S · Post by **Rob S** » Sat Jan 01, 2011 8:28 am

frosts do a radiator paint for afterwards if you want to dress it up..........

RX7 · Post by **RX7** » Sat Jan 01, 2011 12:20 pm

Cheers for the responses guys, gonna head to B&Q and get some stuff and a new bucket

Rob, I want it looking clean but I'm not that obsessive