TMIC has oil in it. How do I clean it?

[Countryman]

I've removed my intercooler and noticed that there is some oil left in the hose which connects to the inlet manifold and was wondering is there supposed to be oil in there?

Edited August 14, 2015 by Countryman

[Ryan_EP82 GT]

poasibly oil from turbo seals.smokey turbo?

[Countryman]

Yes the turbo was gone so I'm just replacing it.

How would I clean it out and is there anything else I need to be on the lookout for just incase oil has got in else where?

I'm changing the mani, turbo, decat and intercooler.

Cheers

[Countryman]

Has anyone got any ideas on how I should clean out the inlet mani?

[StuDoc 72]

Air intake cleaner ( Carb Cleaner )

[Countryman]

Would I have to remove the complete intake mani and spray it or just as it is and spray down from the hose side (right hand side)

[jellybaby]

If u want to clean it fully better to remove and chemical wash it with degreaser etc least that way any crap in there won't go through the engine etc

[sbk replica]

poor some fuel in it. shake like madness with hands in the in and outlet. repeat a couple times and you should be ok!

[JDMfreak]

remove it remove all the necessary bits throttle body idle control valve and leave it soak in kerosene (red diesel)

get yourself a few cheap brushes and give it a good cleaning you might want to give it a power wash afterwards to get it really clean but should be ok leave it to dry then refit it

[Countryman]

What would happen if I never cleaned it out but everything else was ok?

Thanks to everyone who's posted.

[morgey]

As long as theres not too much oil i wouldnt worry, just wipe away any heavy amounts and put it back together. The breathers on the valve cover go to the inlet and take oil vapor and throw it back in the engine anyway.

Maybe check for a build up around the throttle butterfly and give that a clean but it shouldn't be much to worry about.