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MC84



Member Since: 22 May 2016
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United Kingdom 2001 Defender 90 Td5 HT Chawton White
TD5 Intercooler
My intercooler has seen better days but I have secured a low mileage second hand unit. Should I flush it to make sure there are no issues, blockages etc? If so, what with?
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pj2106



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United Kingdom 2008 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 USW Stornoway Grey
Shouldn't need to flush it but if you do something like brake cleaner will do 2008 110 2.4 XS Utility (Hagrid)
2002 90 TD5 Hardtop (Sully) Sold
1998 300TDi D1 (Billy) Sold
Post #540721 16th Jun 2016 11:38am
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shaggydog



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Wash some methylated spirits through it to remove any oil it will show up any leaks very quickly.

Then drain it out and leave it in the sun for a good hour to make sure it has all evaporated and is dry inside.

Do not put it back on wet or with vapor inside it. Running Restoration Thread http://www.defender2.net/forum/post323197.html#323197

Self confessed mileage hunter Very Happy
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MC84



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Could I use IPA (isopropanol) as I have lots of it and no meths!
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geobloke



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Yup as shaggy dog says really.

Don't be shy with the gunk and water, really soak the cooler to remove as much grime as possible. If you want to speed the drying process up you can stick a hair dryer in one port and let it pass hot air through the cooler, dries it real quick.
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