white-gt Posted November 3, 2014 Share Posted November 3, 2014 ok guys so my engine died recently which i have now replaced and it will be fitted over the next few days. ive been told my pistons look like they have had some sort of foreign objects causing some damage to the sides with scoring and the turbo blades show some signs of damage also.my question is, will it be dangerous to use my existing intercooler ? im concerned about any dirt or anything which may be in their, i have since changed my air filter as the old one i notice had some damage to the material.is their a quick way to get rid of any dirt in their? like fill it with water and drain etc? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
karl. Posted November 3, 2014 Share Posted November 3, 2014 I'm just after building a wee 1.2 engine and didn't clean out the intake manifold and as soon as it was started little bits of metal got sucked in a scored the bores, not really worth risking. Any major bit of pressure could suck in little bits of metal from the intercooler fins Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MARC MOSS Posted November 3, 2014 Share Posted November 3, 2014 Which blades on the turbo ? Compressor side or turbine side? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
white-gt Posted November 3, 2014 Author Share Posted November 3, 2014 intake side had the damage.. im not so sure what to do, so get the intake manifold checked also? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MARC MOSS Posted November 3, 2014 Share Posted November 3, 2014 I probs wouldn't reuse the intercooler if that's the case is you will never whats stuck in it... It would only take one bit to cause all that damage again Quote Link to post Share on other sites
white-gt Posted November 3, 2014 Author Share Posted November 3, 2014 would something like this be alright? http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/TOYOTA-STARLET-GLANZA-GT-TURBO-EP91-FRONT-MOUNT-INTERCOOLER-HARD-PIPE-KIT-NEW-/131262289555?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item1e8fd79693 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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