WHoohoo, just got my 87 volvo intercooler, but its oily inside, how can I clean it?
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WHoohoo, just got my 87 volvo intercooler, but its oily inside, how can I clean it?
It looks to be in perfect shape. zero bent fins and I pressure tested it to 25 psi.
But its oily inside. The side tanks are plastic and I think the core is alluminum, but its painted so I cant be sure.
what can I use to clean the oil out.
I could be wrong but wont the oil act as a insulator.
But its oily inside. The side tanks are plastic and I think the core is alluminum, but its painted so I cant be sure.
what can I use to clean the oil out.
I could be wrong but wont the oil act as a insulator.
Just fill it full of mineral spirits or a mixture of water and "purple" degreaser. Shake it around and rinse it well, should be fine. I wouldn't use laquer thinner as it may be too harsh on the plastic(if it does have it).
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