I have noticed that a lot of the Intercooler fins have become bent on my MY99 turbo probably due to objects passing through the bonnet duct. The fins seem to be very very fragile. I know that damage to this will restrict the air flow through it so should I look at replacing it?. If so where can I buy one?
are they easy to fit?
I've seen an Intercooler Shield for sale also: http://www.powerengineering.co.uk/su...cts/engine.htm (bottom of the page) Does anyone have one of these? are they any good?

Any help/advice would be appreciated.

Jman.

 

I had one of them fitted but was advised to take it off as it restricts airflow. Also affected i/c waterspray
Just get a flat blade screwdriver and bend your fins back in place

 

hmm, tried that. Probably did more harm than good, did'nt enjoy the experience much I have to say....

 

oh the joys of a breaking back leaning over your car for ages straightening your fins, i use a scalpel blade on mine, a bit thinner and i find easier to get between any flattened fins.

******* boring, but well worth it apparently

 

Cocktail stick is my weapon of choice.

It's easier when you remove the intercooler from the car as well.

 

Thanks I'll try it with a small blade... the joys of owning a scooby.

 

To get the best results, remove it , straighten all of the fins, including the ones underneath ( you'd be surprised ), and then run water from a hosepipe through the fins from beneath. Do this so that the water runs into a bucket after passing through the fins.....I'm always surprised by all the crap that doing this seems to dislodge.