VW TDI forum and Audi TDI forum - myturbodiesel.com

Go Back   VW TDI forum and Audi TDI forum - myturbodiesel.com > myturbodiesel.com forums > General Diesel Discussion
INTERCOOLER FLUSH? Engine Oil... INTERCOOLER FLUSH? Engine Oil...
Home Register How to post or use the forum 1000q:"how to" index and FAQ Search Today's Posts Mark Forums Read


Login to remove these ads.

Reply
 
LinkBack Thread Tools Display Modes
  #1  
Old 02-10-2012, 12:44 PM
Member
VW TDI, Audi TDI enthusiast
  
Join Date: May 2011
Car: 1999 New Beetle TDI
Location: Rockford, IL
Posts: 72
Angry INTERCOOLER FLUSH? Engine Oil...
I have a 1999 New Beetle TDI. What is the proper way to flush an intercooler that has been contaminated with engine oil, after Turbo Seals fail?
Reply With Quote
  #2  
Old 02-10-2012, 01:30 PM
Member
Audi TDI, VW TDI forum newbie
  
Join Date: Feb 2011
Car: 2010 Jetta TDI Sportwagen
Location: Bunker Hill, WV.
Posts: 72
Default
Take it to a machine shop that has an ultrasonic cleaner, have them clean it for you.
Something like this, http://www.ctgclean.com/grease-monkey.php

They work very well.

Good luck
dave parker
Reply With Quote
  #3  
Old 02-10-2012, 02:12 PM
chittychittybangbang's Avatar
Administrator
TDI fanatic
  
Join Date: May 2007
Car: 2006 Jetta TDI
Location: CT, USA
Posts: 17,372
Default
That will get it very clean but it'll just get dirty again once you start running the engine. IMHO, flush with a hose and make sure any big debris is out. Then use some brake cleaner and swish it around. Much cheaper and clean enough. Don't forget to clean the intake hoses.
Reply With Quote
  #4  
Old 02-11-2012, 02:10 PM
Senior Member
VW TDI, Audi TDI enthusiast
  
Join Date: Apr 2011
Car: 06 TDI Jetta
Location: Marysville, Wa.
Posts: 315
Default
Quote:
Originally Posted by DAVE PARKER View Post
Take it to a machine shop that has an ultrasonic cleaner, have them clean it for you.
Something like this, http://www.ctgclean.com/grease-monkey.php

They work very well.

Good luck
dave parker
Not really a bad idea. The cost won't break the bank and you will know with certainty that you got all the old oil out.
Reply With Quote
  #5  
Old 02-12-2012, 11:54 PM
Member
VW TDI, Audi TDI enthusiast
  
Join Date: May 2011
Car: 1999 New Beetle TDI
Location: Rockford, IL
Posts: 72
Default
As it turns out...the turbo only blew out the Exhaust Turbine & Seal. The Charged Air System was not contaminated. I replaced the turbo with one that I disassembled and cleaned. Now, after 3 months...I have a Mechanically Sound Vehicle. Thanks to a car that had every possible major problem, and this forum...I am currently a Certified Volkswagen TDI Genius!
Reply With Quote
  #6  
Old 02-13-2012, 12:16 AM
chittychittybangbang's Avatar
Administrator
TDI fanatic
  
Join Date: May 2007
Car: 2006 Jetta TDI
Location: CT, USA
Posts: 17,372
Default
Quote:
Originally Posted by estergard View Post
As it turns out...the turbo only blew out the Exhaust Turbine & Seal. The Charged Air System was not contaminated. I replaced the turbo with one that I disassembled and cleaned. Now, after 3 months...I have a Mechanically Sound Vehicle. Thanks to a car that had every possible major problem, and this forum...I am currently a Certified Volkswagen TDI Genius!


LOL, I don't even remember every post you had but I do know it was a lot.
Reply With Quote
Reply

Bookmarks

« Previous Thread | Next Thread »
Thread Tools
Display Modes
Linear Mode Linear Mode

Become a fan on facebook

Contact Us - myturbodiesel.com the VW TDI forum and Audi TDI forum - Archive - Top

Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.7
Copyright ©2000 - 2013, vBulletin Solutions, Inc.
SEO by vBSEO ©2011, Crawlability, Inc.