I have already done a load of searches and found out how to do it, just wondering if there are any real dramas caused by tearing any fins during the process?

As far as i know the charge air passes through the inside of the vertical sections inside the intercooler and what you can see from above is only a mesh designed to give maximum surface area access for air to get into the cooler. correct?

 

Yep.
Fins are to increse surface area for the colder air passing over the intercooler, the charge air is inside the hollow tubes.


You can get a fin straightner from Agrimech for a few quid. I used to use a tooth pick!

 

Ok, more detail, the IC is crushed on one side and there is air escaping from the internal chamber, i take it that this means it is fooked?

 

yes mate what type you got the slanty or straight one as i have both if your after one

 

STi V 5 one mate!

 

one with the dv that bolts on the front mate is it?

 

This one! Yes with the DV mounted in it

 

yes ive got one but its not silver,myn is black still the same size and it also has the prodrive y pipe on it and forge dump valve if you were interested or just cooler up to you mate.

 

I'll get back to you when i have sorted this one out mate! I might just use the alloy Y-Pipe on my original black one. That seems to be what you have got?

 

no mines blue silicone with the prodrive logo on it mate