How to clean Radiators and Intercoolers ?
Posted: 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
)
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
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
)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