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Old Sep 13, 2006 | 09:37 AM
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Washing with bugs

So whats the best way to clean the bugs out of the intercooler without taking apart half the car to get to it?
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Old Sep 13, 2006 | 09:40 AM
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I havent had the pleasure to wash my Evo yet, but Id say get a longer pipe cleaner type brush and scrub. Just a thought.
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Old Sep 13, 2006 | 09:42 AM
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power washer...........
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Old Sep 13, 2006 | 09:44 AM
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+1 pressure washer.

Spray it straight on so you don't bend any fins. A little simple green doesn't hurt either.
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Old Sep 13, 2006 | 09:47 AM
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A good way to disolve bugs is actually glass cleaner. Let it sit for a little while, then power wash them off.

After a long time of use, it may not be a bad idea to take it off and clean it from the back side.

When I took off my AMS cooler off to put on my IX, I took the air gun and blasted it from the back side and couldn't believe how crap and dirt came out of it.
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Old Sep 13, 2006 | 09:50 AM
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windex works great, and as an added bonus it does wonders on brake dust
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Old Sep 13, 2006 | 09:52 AM
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taking the bumper off worth it to clean everything behind it?
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Old Sep 13, 2006 | 10:11 AM
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Spray an all purpose cleaner solution all over it. I use Meguiar's (Detailer's Line) All Purpose Cleaner Plus diluted 4:1 water/solution. Let it sit in, then blast away with a decently strong jet from a hose. Don't use a power washer too close to it, it can bend the cooling vents.
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Old Sep 13, 2006 | 11:43 AM
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I got Some Realy long Twesers and Pulled a few out, be careful not bend a Fin, It cried for like 10mins whe i bent my first fin.
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