whobaru Posted May 11, 2008 Share Posted May 11, 2008 That's what happened when Whobaru put his Johnson in the Intercooler fixed! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Paradiso Posted May 11, 2008 Share Posted May 11, 2008 O M F G ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Claw Posted May 11, 2008 Share Posted May 11, 2008 Holy Cow. I thought you guys were all kidding about the melting intercooler problem. So I brought my car to the car wash today, sprayed it liberally with soapy water (before I went over the whole car with a soapy brush). After the whole car wash process was completed I drove the car outside to dry it, and noticed steam was coming out of the hood scoop. I didn't think anything of it, but when I drove home I noticed my turbo didn't kick in when I was accelerating, and my 2.5GT felt like a 2.5i. I popped the hood and sure enough, my intercooler had melted. I don't have pics, but it looks exactly like the picture of Lawl's intercooler.. what do I do now? I don't have enough $$ to buy a new intercooler right now!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j255c Posted May 11, 2008 Share Posted May 11, 2008 Lol 06 TB EVO IX SE stock turbo monster subaru hater Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lawl Posted May 11, 2008 Share Posted May 11, 2008 ^^^ This is what to watch for. This is the beginning stages of the reaction. http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x312/kagenmateer/meltedintercooler.jpg this is odd. mine never did this. i think you have a knockoff TMIC, dude. car for sale. PM me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Capacity Posted May 11, 2008 Share Posted May 11, 2008 this is odd. mine never did this. i think you have a knockoff TMIC, dude. I'll bet he bought it off some guy on the street in NY city. The guy was selling watches too. 305,600miles 5/2012 ej257 short block, 8/2011 installed VF52 turbo, @20.8psi, 280whp, 300ftlbs. (SOLD). CHECK your oil, these cars use it. Engine Build - Click Here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ih8vtec13 Posted May 11, 2008 Share Posted May 11, 2008 There were a few that had a defect in them where there was drastic loss of power but the intercooler would not melt or burn. If you have one that doesnt do that then you will be even slower then the 2.5i. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArcTec34 Posted May 11, 2008 Share Posted May 11, 2008 oh noes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! i hate when this happens. i remember that one guy with the spec b who burnt down his house after he got soap on his intercooler Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whobaru Posted May 12, 2008 Share Posted May 12, 2008 This thread = http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x312/kagenmateer/postal.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugo L. Posted May 12, 2008 Share Posted May 12, 2008 There is so much win in this thread... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmc032 Posted May 12, 2008 Author Share Posted May 12, 2008 hahah i getttt it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigBad Posted May 12, 2008 Share Posted May 12, 2008 This thread def delivers... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ih8vtec13 Posted May 12, 2008 Share Posted May 12, 2008 Yo I love these threads they never seem to get old Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArcTec34 Posted May 12, 2008 Share Posted May 12, 2008 http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c315/KYLiquid/Forum%20Pictures/catpray.gifhttp:// Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SubLo Posted May 12, 2008 Share Posted May 12, 2008 TDC's 40bb will prevent this problem on stock TMIC. It's lack of boost down low causing this problem with the vf40. ________________________________________________ [URL="http://legacygt.com/forums/vbpicgallery.php?do=view&g=1980"]'05 BSM OBXT Row-your-own, W.I.P. :rolleyes:[/URL] [URL="http://legacygt.com/forums/vbpicgallery.php?do=view&g=1242"]'06 Shrek B # 64 - The car the wife loved to hate :( Sold...[/URL] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobY Posted May 12, 2008 Share Posted May 12, 2008 Sombody might want to invest in making some muffler bearing covers too... I heard that they deteriorate 2x as fast when exposed to car wash soap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy Dagwood Posted May 12, 2008 Share Posted May 12, 2008 I took my car into a car wash and forgot to plug up the scoop. When I drove out the other side, I found that, while my intercooler hadn't melted, my car had learned to stutter in 1st and that my wheel bearings were suddenly prone to falling apart. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy Dagwood Posted May 12, 2008 Share Posted May 12, 2008 oh, and that somehow some of the soap had leeched into my blinker fluid reservoir Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whobaru Posted May 12, 2008 Share Posted May 12, 2008 http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x312/kagenmateer/funny-pictures-ctrl-alt-del-kitten.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ih8vtec13 Posted May 12, 2008 Share Posted May 12, 2008 The soap also has been know to cause problems in most Cross-Drilled Breaklines as well!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whobaru Posted May 12, 2008 Share Posted May 12, 2008 Now ur makin' $hIt up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bdisco Posted May 12, 2008 Share Posted May 12, 2008 The soap also has been know to cause problems in most Cross-Drilled Breaklines as well!!!! ^ reason I switched to braided & stainless. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leonardo Posted May 12, 2008 Share Posted May 12, 2008 Well, finally, I went to the touchless car wash and I guess week after week of it finally melted something because when it was done and I pulled out to dry it, there were bubbles coming from the mufflers and no boost. Anyone knows if the AVO or Perrin is immune to this? Guess I should have like the original poster! Oh wait... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leonardo Posted May 12, 2008 Share Posted May 12, 2008 Oh, and when you go to the car wash, remember to lower the antenna and tape the wipers to the glass! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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