intercooler damage.....

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11 January 2014, 06:19 PM

ultimatepr

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intercooler damage.....

this is what my intercooler looks like,most of the fins damaged and bent

will this cause overheating and problems?

http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/800...0/541/crmn.jpg

and how can I rectify this cheaply?
anyone have a spare for sale?

cheers

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11 January 2014, 06:25 PM

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Man that's fooked.

I'd get a second hand one, or possibly get the core refurbished, but for the price you'd be better going to a breakers.

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11 January 2014, 06:29 PM

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To be fair that must be nearly 20 years old, so it's done well. Definitely time for a replacement though.

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11 January 2014, 06:37 PM

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Do you drive flat out everywhere lol?
I thought bent fins was a sign of high speed use?

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11 January 2014, 06:43 PM

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Wow. That has been murded. I cant see the air getin between the fins easily and thus causing higher inlet temps.

u can pick up a brand new fmic and pipe work for less than £200 posted.

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11 January 2014, 06:43 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Fudgey

Do you drive flat out everywhere lol?
I thought bent fins was a sign of high speed use?

More likely that the intercooler has had tools placed on it when work has been carried out in the engine bay.

Either way, it's done well for 2 decades.

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