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Old Aug 7, 2014 | 11:35 PM
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Intercooler question/opinions

So I have my intercooler out due to pulling my engine to change out the timing cover. The corner of the intercooler appears to be leaking as it has a lot of gunky oily grime build up. Any body know a good way to test this thing for leaks? Are there shops that can do this kind of thing? Should i worry about it if it has a leak, ideas for replacement... almost every aftermarket intercooler seems to start at $1000 and frankly it wasnt in the budget? Ideas?

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Old Aug 8, 2014 | 12:16 AM
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Any radiator shop can pressure test it. Some could repair it also. Salvage yards should have intercoolers, Some people install the 6.0L intercooler.
 
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Have a radiator shop test it. If it is leaking, I have one I'll give you for the cost of shipping.
 
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