87 Tbird IHI Turbo question... Reply #15 – October 18, 2006, 05:23:44 PM Some oil/sludge in the VAM hose is normal and from the PCV system. Might want to check the bottom of the intercooler. It may need to be cleaned out to restore maximum cooling. Be sure to check the new PCV using the test Chuck described. I have seen new ones not be good. (The Motorcraft box will also have EV-127-A on it)Yoou should also take the inlet tube off (2 bolts) and see how much side play and end play in the turbo shaft. There should be almost no perceptible play in an IHI shaft. Something did wear your blade tips but if there are no big chips missing it might be OK Quote Selected
87 Tbird IHI Turbo question... Reply #16 – October 18, 2006, 06:13:52 PM Quote from: turbopete;109027Some oil/sludge in the VAM hose is normal and from the PCV system. Might want to check the bottom of the intercooler. It may need to be cleaned out to restore maximum cooling. Be sure to check the new PCV using the test Chuck described. I have seen new ones not be good. (The Motorcraft box will also have EV-127-A on it)Yoou should also take the inlet tube off (2 bolts) and see how much side play and end play in the turbo shaft. There should be almost no perceptible play in an IHI shaft. Something did wear your blade tips but if there are no big chips missing it might be OKwhat is the propper way to clean out an intercooler? degreaser and water? gas? carb cleaner? Quote Selected
87 Tbird IHI Turbo question... Reply #17 – October 18, 2006, 08:11:50 PM Yup! I did the blow thru test... my old PCV rattled like a 'good' one but air flew right thru it in both directions (Hence my problem)The intercooler is fine, in fact the outlet side of my turbo was pretty clean... the was a little oil in there, but it wasn't even enough to worry me... just looked like it should have after 20 years of being driven But I agree with 88turbo: What is the best way to clean the intercooler? I don't know exactly what mine's made of (I thinks cast steel? iron?) But I am sure it's not aluminum... too heavy... I just don't want to go dumping stuff in there and corrode it :( It's still like new in there! :)EDIT:Oh joy...I ran my EEC codes just for fun... as I thought I got a code 14 - PIP Circuit Fault. Anyone got a distributor laying about they'd like to part ways with? Quote Selected
87 Tbird IHI Turbo question... Reply #18 – October 18, 2006, 08:49:16 PM If the turbo outlet is clean, the IC probably is too....I wouldn't worry too much about it. Quote Selected
87 Tbird IHI Turbo question... Reply #19 – October 18, 2006, 08:53:06 PM so once again, what should we use to clean out an intercooler? Quote Selected
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