Accumulated Oil in IC & Charge Pipes

Riss Racing · 02-10-2009, 11:01 AM

We have found the best way is remove the piping. Then spray, and wipe down with simple green. Run some compressed air through to pick up any left over debris. Let it dry, and reinstall.

Below is a link with some more information....

http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showt...ight=oil+catch

E92White · 02-10-2009, 11:04 AM

does the oil buildup in the IC effect our performance ?

BMW_TT · 02-10-2009, 11:53 AM

When I got hit in the front, they removed the IC and piping. There was a crap load of oil in the piping. After I saw that, I immediately ordered a catch can.

F104 · 02-10-2009, 01:58 PM

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Originally Posted by E92White

does the oil buildup in the IC effect our performance ?

sure it does. depending on the level of oil in the IC you'll have one or more rows thru which there is no more airflow, thus less cooling and more restriction. And while cornering it might be worse as the oil level will build up in a corner, closing of more rows. Let alone what the oil does to valves etc

E92White · 02-10-2009, 02:05 PM

wow good to know..i've never cleaned my IC out..and i've got 30k miles..looks likes its time to do some cleaning!

Richwm · 02-10-2009, 02:08 PM

Back in my Turbo days I would use Gas to clean my IC and it worked great just beware of open flames. If any excess gets in your intake you wont hurt anything.

E92White · 02-10-2009, 02:15 PM

any DIY's on how to take off the IC to clean it up ? I searched but didnt find anything..

tomtom · 02-10-2009, 02:27 PM

the buildup of oil is so minimal and would only affect the bottom rows of the IC which may or may not be block by air dam and fender. i really dont think it would build up to level of obstruction.

F104 · 02-10-2009, 02:45 PM

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Originally Posted by tomtom

the buildup of oil is so minimal and would only affect the bottom rows of the IC which may or may not be block by air dam and fender. i really dont think it would build up to level of obstruction.

I don't quite agree, certainly not on turbocharged engines. I've disconnected my breather since 5kmls from new, and did find an oil coated air intake. You only need a badly functioning airfilter. That could be due to a piece of plastic, or large leave you unfortunately sucked in, or whatever. If the air filter restriction goes up, then the system starts sucking oil vapour out of the engine. In the IC that wil condens and stay there.

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Riss Racing Banned 278 Rep 2,650 Posts Drives: E60 M5/E92 335/HUMMER H2 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Irvine, CA iTrader: (7)	We have found the best way is remove the piping. Then spray, and wipe down with simple green. Run some compressed air through to pick up any left over debris. Let it dry, and reinstall. Below is a link with some more information.... http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showt...ight=oil+catch
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BMW_TT Colonel 247 Rep 2,547 Posts Drives: E92 335i Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Dallas, TX iTrader: (4)	When I got hit in the front, they removed the IC and piping. There was a crap load of oil in the piping. After I saw that, I immediately ordered a catch can.
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E92White N54 Power Baby 31 Rep 680 Posts Drives: E82 135i SGM Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Brownsville,TX iTrader: (3)	wow good to know..i've never cleaned my IC out..and i've got 30k miles..looks likes its time to do some cleaning!
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tomtom Captain 58 Rep 986 Posts Drives: e92 335i Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: ontario iTrader: (4)	the buildup of oil is so minimal and would only affect the bottom rows of the IC which may or may not be block by air dam and fender. i really dont think it would build up to level of obstruction.
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