Cleaning the intercooler

[zoom-zoomhatch]

Just wondering if anyone had a tried and tested method for cleaning the top mount. I have the ets and live on a very dusty road, need to clean both that and my cai filter probly every 6 months or so. Thanks for any helpfull replies in advance.

 

[clos561]

i have a compressor and i just spray air over it to remove dust and stuff...not much u can do without ******* up the little fins on it...just spray air and wipe the sides off..i also clean the black plastic cover and the seals attached to the hood

 

[justa4banger]

Water hose and mild detergent in a sprayer. don;t worry about the electronics underneeath it won't affect them

 

[dkswim]

you can always remove the IC and use water and detergent from the backside that would also allow you to clean the inside. no high pressure water.

 

[ThrillRide]

Water hose and mild detergent in a sprayer. don;t worry about the electronics underneeath it won't affect them

I have heard otherwise. Might want to have a look at this thread http://www.mazdas247.com/forum/showthread.php?t=123682524

Not sure how many have had the same problem but sounds like pooling can happen and cause some problems.

 

[justa4banger]

Ok i dunno i washed several engines like this. though sometimes i'll let the engine run while rinsing. Keep it away from the intake and you'll be fine. I also wouldn't use alot of pressure.
Water gets in the engine bay anyways from the ducting to the IC. Doesn't seem to bother it while in the rain driving.