How to clean a FMIC?
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How to clean a FMIC?
I did a search for this but didn't really find any other posts or info on how people do this. I have been driving the FD mad miles (trying to break in a new motor) and noticed today my FMIC has bugs/bees/butterflies galore all over it and in the fins. How are people cleaning them out and keeping them clean when doing any highway driving? Toothbrush? Any type of cleaning fluid work best? Thanks
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i used a steam cleaner i had and some engine cleaner. to clean the inside of the IC you cap one side off and pour gas in shake it around then empty out and you repeat till gas comes out clean. then you let the IC sit for 1 or 2 hours to dry it out
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Remove the intercooler, spray it with a hose. Use something small like a nail file to pull the bugs and other **** out. Bend the fins lightly back into place. It's tedious and time consuming but I haven't found a better method.
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Originally posted by 93BlackFD
you don't break in a motor in the highway....highway miles are not going to do anything for a breakin period
you don't break in a motor in the highway....highway miles are not going to do anything for a breakin period
My fins really aren't bent so that's not the issue, nor is cleaning the inside of the FMIC. I just wanted to know how people kept the outside fins clean of bugs or if there was an easy trick to keeping them clean.
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Originally posted by neo_omega
you put wax on your FMIC???
you put wax on your FMIC???
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Originally posted by 93BlackFD
you don't break in a motor in the highway....highway miles are not going to do anything for a breakin period
you don't break in a motor in the highway....highway miles are not going to do anything for a breakin period