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Old Jul 4, 2011 | 06:52 PM
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intercooler question

I am flushing out the intercooler (stock plastic ends) while cleaning everything.

I notice only one of the tubes has the steel reinforcing ring inside it.

Should they both?

They are both slightly out of round, but the empty one more so.

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Old Jul 4, 2011 | 07:08 PM
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Originally Posted by consol
I am flushing out the intercooler (stock plastic ends) while cleaning everything.

I notice only one of the tubes has the steel reinforcing ring inside it.

Should they both?

They are both slightly out of round, but the empty one more so.

Thanks

Not sure what you are yalkign about..... The intake Plenums or the intercooler itself?

Pics?
 
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Old Jul 4, 2011 | 07:26 PM
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You will only have one ring.
 
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