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excossack



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United Kingdom 1999 Defender 110 Td5 SW Caledonian Blue
Cleaning intercooler (internally)
What should be used to clean the insides of intercooler?

White spirit
Petrol
Jizer
Hot soapy water
Brake cleaning fluid
Other? 1999 Defender TD5 110

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jst



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i have used petrol in the past, worked for me Cheers

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shaggydog



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I swished mine out with some Methylated spirits and then sat it in the sun for a while to make sure it had all evapourated out.

Whatever you do make sure its evaporated out before you refit it.

Also check for any leaks as it will be much easier to show up when wet Thumbs Up Running Restoration Thread http://www.defender2.net/forum/post323197.html#323197

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munch90



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^^^^ agree make sure its completely dry before fitting or running

Personally i would just use steam cleaner with traffic film remover , and make sure its drained and dyed out completely , this would be safest way

any remains of something flammable in the intercooler and the engine will run flat out on it , and you wouldnt be able to stop it !!!!
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