acumenhokie Posted October 10, 2011 Share Posted October 10, 2011 With fall in the air I am seeing an increase in the amount of leaves and debris falling off of trees and into my hood scoop. Most of it is organic debris and isn't going to bend the fins on the intercooler but was wondering if I should periodically lift the hood and clean out in there? I've also had bird poop land just in front of it and then get sucked in. (I'm guessing it's more accurate to say blow in than sucked in but whatever). Interested in the opinions of those with more scooby TMIC experience? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BAC5.2 Posted October 10, 2011 Share Posted October 10, 2011 I got soap in there once. It was horrible. [URL="http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php/proper-flip-key-interesti-159894.html"]Flip Key Development Thread[/URL] "Genius may have its limitations, but stupidity is not thus handicapped." - E. Hubbard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
20LEGGY10 Posted October 10, 2011 Share Posted October 10, 2011 ...air Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acumenhokie Posted October 10, 2011 Author Share Posted October 10, 2011 I see you're from Jersey. Let me fix that for you. ...pollution Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheOneDoubleN Posted October 10, 2011 Share Posted October 10, 2011 With fall in the air I am seeing an increase in the amount of leaves and debris falling off of trees and into my hood scoop. Most of it is organic debris and isn't going to bend the fins on the intercooler but was wondering if I should periodically lift the hood and clean out in there? I've also had bird poop land just in front of it and then get sucked in. (I'm guessing it's more accurate to say blow in than sucked in but whatever). Interested in the opinions of those with more scooby TMIC experience? You should be periodically opening your hood anyway to check your oil and other fluids. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
satkye Posted October 10, 2011 Share Posted October 10, 2011 Koala!! Not really I do get leaves and bs one day ill make a screen to stop them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magic Marker Posted October 10, 2011 Share Posted October 10, 2011 You should be periodically opening your hood anyway to check your oil and other fluids. That would void the warranty..... I pop the hood once in a while to remove any leaves and other debris. It's amazing what can get in there. 2011 Volvo S60T6 & 2013 Volvo XC60T6 Polestar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MatsuDano Posted October 10, 2011 Share Posted October 10, 2011 I got a bird stuck in mine once. Damn emu's always crossing the road. http://www.justanimal.org/images/emu-4.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acumenhokie Posted October 10, 2011 Author Share Posted October 10, 2011 You should be periodically opening your hood anyway to check your oil and other fluids. Agreed but now I have to add "remove random crap" to the list of things to do while I'm under there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
todd3.6 Posted October 11, 2011 Share Posted October 11, 2011 I got a bird stuck in mine once. Damn emu's always crossing the road. My wife, the intrepid bird hunter: (not a Subie, but still pretty funny...) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rogue77 Posted October 11, 2011 Share Posted October 11, 2011 I got soap in there once. It was horrible. Yeah, I got soap in my Spec.B's intercooler, that is why I had to sell it. I'm just here for the mods. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schnacko23 Posted October 11, 2011 Share Posted October 11, 2011 Yeah, I got soap in my Spec.B's intercooler, that is why I had to sell it. Soap, like from washing the car? And how did it get inside the intercooler? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MatsuDano Posted October 11, 2011 Share Posted October 11, 2011 That happened to another member too. He was lucky as the soap was only surface damage. He only had to go out and buy another one. If it had corroded into deep into the fins it would have been hell to pay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acumenhokie Posted October 11, 2011 Author Share Posted October 11, 2011 Is this something I should be worried about going through the car wash or do you have to really shoot it up in there like a 'tard? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I Donated thefultonhow Posted October 11, 2011 I Donated Share Posted October 11, 2011 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rogue77 Posted October 11, 2011 Share Posted October 11, 2011 http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php/soap-my-intercooler-help-156105.html http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1813634 http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i171/Crucifix79/soap001.jpg I'm just here for the mods. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CL21376 Posted October 11, 2011 Share Posted October 11, 2011 The sarcasm is strong in this thread Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acumenhokie Posted October 11, 2011 Author Share Posted October 11, 2011 The sarcasm is strong in this thread I'm going to do the coupler mod and fill my intercooler with soap while it's open. Will let everyone know how it goes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheOneDoubleN Posted October 13, 2011 Share Posted October 13, 2011 I believe it states in the manual to never wash your car or drive it in the rain if you have the turbo model... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
20LEGGY10 Posted October 13, 2011 Share Posted October 13, 2011 I see you're from Jersey. Let me fix that for you. hahaha agreed agreed, i go to school in Newark so there is A LOT of pollution Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minuccims Posted October 13, 2011 Share Posted October 13, 2011 What's the fuss? I like my sparrows medium rare. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobGee Posted October 14, 2011 Share Posted October 14, 2011 The Air inlet for the HVAC is a really bad design they made the hole massive mine is full of leaves and crap. It's going to need to be taken apart and vacuumed out regularly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waaazooo Posted October 17, 2011 Share Posted October 17, 2011 Don't ask what I had gotten, stuck in that tmic... You would ask for a refund. Sent from my 4G ASS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ehsnils Posted October 17, 2011 Share Posted October 17, 2011 Don't ask what I had gotten, stuck in that tmic... You would ask for a refund. Tampons? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waaazooo Posted October 17, 2011 Share Posted October 17, 2011 ” facial” massager. I was parked out side at a restaurant. Nearby was a porn store. I started the car up and could hear a wierd noise. I pooed the hood to find the aforementioned fun center. Sent from my 4G ASS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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