Cleaning Out my Motor

[audimymind]

I seafoamed today and did an oil change... i was wondering if there is anythign else i can do.. like... take apart the turbo piping that lead to the intercooler or anything else that may need some type of cleaning... or things to check that my build up with gunk/oil?

[audimymind]

Bump

[gtimart]

I am planning on removing the intercooler and cleaning it both externally and internally (using fuel). I guess that wouldn't hurt. No money for an upgraded intercooler so I'll try bringing mine close to "new"

[n7plus1]

amsoil engine flush

[nihil]

I am planning on removing the intercooler and cleaning it both externally and internally (using fuel). I guess that wouldn't hurt. No money for an upgraded intercooler so I'll try bringing mine close to "new"

Try craigslist. I just picked up a used Neuspeed FMIC for $250, and there are intercoolers listed regularly that are in the same price range. I just held out until one came along in the right size.

[gtimart]

nihil, thanks for the info. However, I currently plan on keeping it very stock-looking so the only intercooler upgrade I will eventually consider is a SMIC. I see Tyrol as the best one for the price currently, but that's still too much for me. A clean OEM SMIC will already be an upgrade

[audimymind]

well im not interested in upgrading anything... juet cleaning out my motor.. any write ups out there with info on how or what to take apart and things that need cleaning..

[absolutegtr]

When I did my timing belt, i removed my SMIC and cleaned with fuel....so much junk came out of it. No difference driving wise, but it was nice to know it was clean

[lookaught]

can you elaborate on what the "junk" that came out of the SMIC was? Im curious what could have made its way to it, other than petroleum derivatives and filtered air. Perhaps I'll clean the stocker when I do the TB in a month....

[AudiA4Turbo22]

clean ur throttle body, shawn has a sweet right up in the DIY forum!