WRX Intercooler Restoration - Its seriously cool

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  • Опубликовано: 29 янв 2025

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  • @MirabelloGarage
    @MirabelloGarage Год назад +66

    Another perfect restoration with the result being the part looking like brand new. Plus, no one ever show how to clean the fins and restoring the cooling efficiency. Your work is amaizing!

    • @RRCRestoration
      @RRCRestoration  Год назад +4

      Thank you so much :)

    • @CrazyCat229
      @CrazyCat229 Год назад +1

      And he sounds like Collin McRaye

    • @dmacarthur5356
      @dmacarthur5356 Год назад

      What media are you using in your vapor blast cabinet? ​@@RRCRestoration

  • @LS-uv9gg
    @LS-uv9gg Год назад +28

    To heck with Ocean waves, or Fountains, Babbling Brooks, etc., *this* is downright calming and soul soothing. Bravo to your channel and all your cool resto's man.

  • @robertalvarez15
    @robertalvarez15 Год назад +12

    I really enjoy these short videos on single component restorations in this Impreza series. And I think that adding some genuine RRC narration makes them both a bit more educational and also personal.

  • @Gunma_garage
    @Gunma_garage Год назад +1

    I have to say that your accent makes the detailed work, feel more precise. I'm not sure why but I think it's soothing, mate. Cheers from Delaware USA . I greatly appreciate your painting experience and advice 🙏🤙🤘. Beautiful work

  • @tonysshorts-z9w
    @tonysshorts-z9w Год назад +10

    Great as always. You're the Bob Ross of restoration, it's very well made and relaxing to watch.

    • @jmdean_
      @jmdean_ Год назад

      Underrated comment!!

  • @Kenny_P_abz
    @Kenny_P_abz Год назад +3

    Great restoration. I was fooled by the thumbnail though - it made me think you were going to spray the STi logo on the fins.

  • @lahunmanik8486
    @lahunmanik8486 Год назад +1

    So pleasure to se you motor-videos. It is nice to see how accurate you do this. Im German and if I dont know I would say you too! Sometimes just difficult to understand because you speak little fast.

    • @beakittelscherz5419
      @beakittelscherz5419 Год назад

      Moinmoin aus Oldenburg! Du kannst Untertitel nutzen in Deutsch und Englisch. Nach ca 25 Videos oder so hat man sich daran gewöhnt wie er spricht. Jetzt muss ich nur noch ab und zu mal reinschauen , wenn ich einen Motor Begriff nicht kenne oder akustisch nicht richtig verstehen kann. Einer der besten Kanäle auf RUclips!
      Vielleicht gefallen Dir auch diese:
      - Musti1
      -Itchy Boots
      - Low buck Garage
      - diesel Creek
      -Rambro/und schrauber zweitkanal vom gleichen RUclipsr
      -CCE
      - Post apocalyptic adventurer (Kanal aus Deutschland , aber auf Englisch.
      Viel Spaß
      ps. evtl Kanal tipps von dir welche du gerne schaust?

  • @Sir_Uncle_Ned
    @Sir_Uncle_Ned Год назад

    TIL petrol is a great solvent! Obviously you need the area to be well ventilated to avoid an explosive atmosphere, but it got that oil out beautifully!

  • @craigstrickland1572
    @craigstrickland1572 Год назад +4

    Turned out nice! Tweezing fins sounds mind-numbing!

    • @RRCRestoration
      @RRCRestoration  Год назад +1

      Thank you, Yeah it is rather tedious but well worth the effort.

  • @johnbradford9235
    @johnbradford9235 Год назад +2

    An audio & visual joy once again dude 🙏🙏🙏. And thanks for sharing the knowledge as well. Top job, as ever 👏👏👏. 😎

  • @minorityofone1510
    @minorityofone1510 Год назад

    Ah yes the old Haynes Manual phrase "reassemly is the reverse of disassembly" 😂😂. Great Video as usual!

  • @autopassion27
    @autopassion27 Год назад +1

    Great job on this intercooler, it looks brand new 👌
    Thank you mister 😉

  • @Shaolin_way
    @Shaolin_way Год назад

    An air oil separator helps a ton with keeping oil out of the intake on boxer engine. I grabbed the IAG one, since it runs coolant through to keep the aos the same temperature as the engine. No condensation build up with the coolant running.

  • @SergioCosta-zf9zy
    @SergioCosta-zf9zy Год назад +1

    I like these mini restorations. Much better. Keep it going and then just a finished product compilation

    • @RRCRestoration
      @RRCRestoration  Год назад

      Really happy to hear you are enjoying all of these smaller videos :)

    • @rodneyhopper22
      @rodneyhopper22 Год назад

      It's spelled restorations dude you should've finished school 🏫

    • @SergioCosta-zf9zy
      @SergioCosta-zf9zy Год назад

      @Rodney Hopper I did. Just not in an English speaking country. Thanks for pointing out my mistake and I hope that it gave your life some meaning.

  • @iancompton5646
    @iancompton5646 Год назад

    Another great rebuild. For years I have been using a screw driver that I’ve shaped for radiator cores. But now I’m using tweezers. Great job old mate.

  • @paulmarsdensr1095
    @paulmarsdensr1095 Год назад +2

    A very good install brother. A nice touch with tweezers on the intercooler fins.

  • @Dr.Mihan_Casprega
    @Dr.Mihan_Casprega Год назад +3

    Te acompanho do Brasil há muito tempo, excelentíssimo trabalho, a tradução automática ajuda bastante. Parabéns pelo melhor canal de restauração de autos e bikes que eu conheço.

  • @H.A.L-9000
    @H.A.L-9000 Год назад

    Sir you are an artist, it's a pleasure to see your works

  • @sohchx
    @sohchx 8 месяцев назад +1

    How in the world have I as a subscriber and a WRX owner myself completely missed this vid?!?!

  • @freddywsn3447
    @freddywsn3447 Год назад

    I really need to get those pipes for mine. I havent really thought about it. Well done, as usual!

  • @StickyBaldieAdrian
    @StickyBaldieAdrian Год назад +1

    Zip ties or cable ties whichever you choose to call them are great for straightening the metal fins

  • @trtsndrnggr
    @trtsndrnggr Год назад

    Short, concise and clear. It's so fun watching your video. Looks like new stuff. Excellent work, man.

  • @oceanhome2023
    @oceanhome2023 Год назад

    It sounds like a good idea to clean ANY still functioning Inter-Cooler that is found on these cars or any car for that Matter . It was amazing how much oil was inside this cooler .

  • @802Garage
    @802Garage Год назад +3

    From the thumbnail I was wondering how the heck you got the fins so clean. low pressure vapor blasting makes sense! I really want to find some kind of rubber tipped perfectly sized and shaped tool to straighten fins. They never seen to come out just right even with the combs I have. I do have a 3D printer now. Maybe I should just make something. Great work!

    • @Shace616
      @Shace616 Год назад

      I've been told to use wooden skewers in the past.

  • @mobydoux
    @mobydoux Год назад +3

    Always very relaxing to watch (and of course, interesting). Thank you very much !

  • @santiagomosqueda7848
    @santiagomosqueda7848 Год назад +1

    for the first time come first!! excellent video as always!!!

    • @RRCRestoration
      @RRCRestoration  Год назад +1

      Congratulations on being the first commenter :)

  • @andrewwiltse8882
    @andrewwiltse8882 Год назад

    Before Go-Jo we used gas to wash the grease off our hands. Ya, Im old!
    Great job as always!

  • @cjr6564
    @cjr6564 Год назад

    Well done Buddy,
    Great work, clear precise commentary and a good bit of music to finish with. Your Videos just get better and better. I cannot think how long that must have taken, not just the work on the Intercooler but the video work, setting up the shots ( I still love the anonymity aspect) and the video editing. A real tour de force.

  • @OrhanAvcioglu
    @OrhanAvcioglu Год назад +2

    Thank you for the video.
    Can you tell us what sealent you used for the aluminium?

  • @DavidSuttoninSpain
    @DavidSuttoninSpain Год назад +1

    You always make a difference no matter what you do, thank you.

  • @bren106
    @bren106 Год назад +1

    There is a specific tool for doing those radiator fins. I once had a blocked rad while in Cornwall and the place I went to took off the header and bottom, unclogged the core and resoldered it, then straightened all the fins with the tool.

  • @shaunhardie6077
    @shaunhardie6077 Год назад

    My OCD was very well satisfied with the cooling fin straightening, cheers 🍻😎.

  • @attila9791
    @attila9791 7 месяцев назад

    Now that is a proper job sir ! Thank you for this video my Intercooler way overdue ?

  • @putrid2529
    @putrid2529 Год назад

    TWEEZERS!!!!!! you are a genius. Screwdrivers just did not do the trick for me.

  • @michaelskinner896
    @michaelskinner896 Год назад +2

    Beautiful work as always!

  • @alexhughes7788
    @alexhughes7788 Год назад

    Another awesome restoration, well timed too as im removing mine tomorrow so gave me some ideas, just waiting for an in depth video on how you zinc plate! and ofc the impreza resto

  • @chrisvandecar4676
    @chrisvandecar4676 Год назад

    Howdy, enjoyed this video ( as always) , to be honest the vapor blaster stirs the rage of jealously😁. I have used plastic tool called a fin comb to straighten cooling fins in various radiators. Here ours get bent by 110kph+ impact with pre historic bugs. Tried flat blade screwdrivers, never tweezers though.😀

  • @Shikimorirorokun
    @Shikimorirorokun Год назад

    Love the restoration. I was a little behind on videos but already caught up. Although I am a little disappointed that there was no testing of the intercooler to check the arp sound.

  • @woberu
    @woberu Год назад

    That comment for the algorithm😉
    Always enjoying watching your vids!

  • @iankirwan8156
    @iankirwan8156 Год назад +2

    More fantastic work, this is going to be an amazing example of an Impreza once its done.
    Can I ask what you use to seal the aluminium?

    • @zardportugal
      @zardportugal Год назад

      "Can I ask what you use to seal the aluminium?"
      That is the big question.
      Cheers.

  • @jontaylor4057
    @jontaylor4057 Год назад +2

    Another good job well done there Big Man👍🏻👍🏻

  • @BobbyDazzler888
    @BobbyDazzler888 Год назад +1

    Two flathead screwdrivers are beat for straightening the for perfectly and swiftly

  • @raoulraoulsen4716
    @raoulraoulsen4716 Год назад +1

    08:09 thanks mate :-)
    Great work as usual - though one never gets used to your fantastic work.

  • @chung5star
    @chung5star Год назад

    I notice this is the way to cold brew coffee and piano tuning!😁

  • @CalumLawson
    @CalumLawson Год назад

    Nah, you sneaked out and bought a new one didn't you 😜
    Another fantastic restoration, after the cleaning I noticed the few bent fins and though hmm, what to do about those, but I had no worries when I saw the tweezers on the bench.

  • @Zadkiell-16
    @Zadkiell-16 5 месяцев назад

    I love your work, greetings from Guatemala

  • @plightn
    @plightn Год назад +1

    What sealer did you use? Is it clear coat? Because that would inhibit it's cooling ability.

  • @lancemillward1912
    @lancemillward1912 Год назад

    Like a hit job on the radiator with Maria style preparation.

  • @tinymotogarage
    @tinymotogarage Год назад

    Beautiful, professional work as always man. Love it.

  • @gustafgunnarsson2478
    @gustafgunnarsson2478 Год назад +1

    What kind of sealer do you use?? What brand is the wapor cabinet?

  • @themadmallard
    @themadmallard Год назад

    choice of lubricant type when reassembling the recirc valve piston?

  • @SamColtHolbrook
    @SamColtHolbrook Год назад

    Another fantastic restoration!!! I can’t wait for the next episode of this restoration. May I ask what was the solution you used in your ultrasonic cleaning unit? Thanks again for another entertaining and informative video. Cheers🥃

  • @jho43586
    @jho43586 Год назад

    good to see my friend the towel in this episode, he's cool and strong

  • @denniz1990
    @denniz1990 Год назад +1

    Love this series but cant wait for a bike one .
    I would love for you to do an first generation Superbike again

    • @RRCRestoration
      @RRCRestoration  Год назад +1

      I feel exactly the same way, as much as i like working on the scooby i cant wait to get cracking on another bike restoration :)

    • @denniz1990
      @denniz1990 Год назад

      @@RRCRestoration i love all your work because of the way you explain what you do in a fun and interesting way .
      Your also one of the few youtubers that responds .
      Would love to see an srad rebuild ( mine finally runs after a carb rebuild )

  • @adamwhite1920
    @adamwhite1920 Год назад

    Love those close-ups!

  • @54mgtf22
    @54mgtf22 Год назад +1

    Love your work 👍

  • @StuPidasshole-u2r
    @StuPidasshole-u2r Год назад

    Options if you dont have a vapor blaster to restore the corroded outside?

  • @Icestorm294
    @Icestorm294 Год назад

    Your voice and voice-over reminds me of playing the PS1 Colin McRae intro level - good times 👍🏻

  • @2jzhx60
    @2jzhx60 Год назад +1

    What sealant did you use on the IC to keep it from oxidizing?

  • @ryanhanlin2050
    @ryanhanlin2050 Год назад

    Maybe someone asked but would a radiator or AC Fin Comb not reduce the time on straightening?

  • @Emily-lk1mf
    @Emily-lk1mf Год назад

    Another gorgeous restoration 👍 id be ditching that bov entirely, but its personal preference. Itll be better than factory by the time youre done with it 😊

  • @corahughes7768
    @corahughes7768 Год назад

    Good tae see another Scot who loves makin tha engine an bay look brilliant

    • @RRCRestoration
      @RRCRestoration  Год назад +1

      Cheers Cora :)

    • @rodneyhopper22
      @rodneyhopper22 Год назад

      Need to take up some spelling lessons

    • @corahughes7768
      @corahughes7768 Год назад +1

      @@rodneyhopper22 An ye need tae no be rude fer ye ken anythin bout someone an their culture. It's okie, ye only care bout yer sel an yer own culture. Thas how entitled "sovereign" toxic americans are. Of which ye obviously are. Ah love ma sel when ah go tae bed at night. 💕 Can ye say tha same? Cheers! 😋

  • @redeye118
    @redeye118 5 месяцев назад

    Did you use standard clear coat to seal it ? Also what's the blue stuff you put on the dump valve gasket, is it instant gasket?
    Cheers great video

  • @kevinhawley962
    @kevinhawley962 Год назад

    so ive dealt with turbo honda everything from D to K ..... 1 question was that bov bolted to the inter cooler?

  • @markaddy53
    @markaddy53 Год назад

    great job as always lad keep up the good work

  • @duncanIME
    @duncanIME Год назад

    Love your channel! Curious how many different camera you use at once? Your videos give the impression that there are many cameras involved!

  • @robertzerafa4806
    @robertzerafa4806 Год назад

    Did you use heat proof laquer to seal the alloy cooller please

  • @RichardT2112
    @RichardT2112 Год назад +1

    Did the sealer “clog” any of the fins? I’d be worried about the sealer’s surface tension bridging the fins, then hardening.

    • @dan725
      @dan725 Год назад +1

      I’m wondering this as well; along with the thermal properties the sealer would inhibit.

  • @badusername4
    @badusername4 Год назад +4

    What sealer is used please?

  • @robpas3731
    @robpas3731 13 дней назад

    I have a few questione: 6:22 what sealer is it ? 7:24 just water into the cleaner or something else? Thanks a lot

  • @RuhelSSJ4
    @RuhelSSJ4 Год назад

    Does the coating on yhe aluminium effect perfotof the intercooler?

  • @djevo3441
    @djevo3441 Год назад

    Another awesome job congratulations my friend

  • @TheGoodMedicine
    @TheGoodMedicine Год назад +3

    What sealer did you use?

  • @tonyross2947
    @tonyross2947 Год назад

    Great job as always, big man!

  • @bunabuna9287
    @bunabuna9287 Год назад

    Cracking job again 👏

  • @markusweber5561
    @markusweber5561 Год назад

    Perfect, as always. Need you for my boat restoration.

    • @RRCRestoration
      @RRCRestoration  Год назад

      Cheers buddy, I've never really been involved with boats id probably be a bit out of my depth so to speak haha what kind of boat do you have?

    • @markusweber5561
      @markusweber5561 Год назад

      @@RRCRestoration its a Formula 31 PC from 1998 and there is a lot of work to do. New canvas, new ceiling, cleaning the engine bay. Sometimes i wish i could do all this work as perfect as you. But my job allows me not to spend so much time with it.
      Be sure youre my insperation

  • @MrCrazyivan01
    @MrCrazyivan01 Год назад

    Nice video as always. HIghlight of my week when RRC videos are on my playlist!
    Quick question:
    How do you know to apply grease on threads of bolts? Do you have a manual?

  • @adamrgarage
    @adamrgarage Год назад

    what fluid did you use for clean in ultrasonic cleaner ?

  • @jeffhammond8969
    @jeffhammond8969 Год назад

    Looks nice. Surprised that you didn't straighten the fins before cleaning the core and that you didn't replace cheap clamps with good Norma clamps.

  • @Shaolin_way
    @Shaolin_way Год назад

    What type of clear coat did you use? How has it held up so far? I'm actually in the process of restoring an STi intercooler myself!

  • @markhowlett8070
    @markhowlett8070 Год назад

    Outstanding job sir.

  • @pedrobanza603
    @pedrobanza603 Год назад

    Let’s go! Another small but big restoration.

  • @Gabefc3s
    @Gabefc3s Год назад

    what solution do you use in your ultrasonic cleaner?

  • @KarasouTengu
    @KarasouTengu Год назад

    Enjoy this so much. Lets me know the pain of some of the work I gotta do lol. Curious to know the Y pipe upgrade you got. Ive seen many silicon ones, but never metal. And I would prefer that.

  • @wc3101
    @wc3101 Год назад

    Love your videos, can you possibly link the parts you bought and other stuff used as I'm new to this and want to follow your video for guidance? Also what sealant did you use and can I get it in spray can form?

    • @rodneyhopper22
      @rodneyhopper22 Год назад

      What do you think people yes you can duh dude I'm pretty sure

    • @rodneyhopper22
      @rodneyhopper22 Год назад

      Use your brain's on this subject and you might be amazed to what you can do with some ambition hmmm 🤔🤔

  • @Zensaitv
    @Zensaitv Год назад

    What ultrasonic cleaning solution do you use RRC?

  • @pordee9296
    @pordee9296 Год назад

    What's the size of the elbow silicone hose, isn't it 2 inches?

  • @jasonfrary
    @jasonfrary Год назад

    You still going to look at putting in some little wipers on the inside of the vapour chamber? 😉👍

  • @classiccarfinder
    @classiccarfinder 9 месяцев назад

    The sealant you used was this just a satin lacquer?

  • @dmacarthur5356
    @dmacarthur5356 11 месяцев назад

    After an hour of tweezing all the fins straight I went to take off the y pipe. As I was unbolting the tab on the flange with the threads snapped off. Defeat.

  • @Herbybandit
    @Herbybandit Год назад

    I don't envy you straightening those fins!

  • @sypernova6969
    @sypernova6969 Год назад

    hey! great job. such patience!
    tell me, when you put the blow off valve, why dind`t you put gasket maker on BOTH sides of the gasket? are boost leaks more comone onthe intercooler side than BOV side?

    • @JakeFaulkner
      @JakeFaulkner Год назад

      he did - check 10:10, there's already hylomar on the BOV

  • @KUROSAKURA01
    @KUROSAKURA01 Год назад

    The BOV is on the intercooler? Thats pretty neat!

  • @tnmoe-
    @tnmoe- Год назад

    Was that Irn-Blu in the ultrasonic cleaner? 😅
    Really though, what are you using?

  • @mrbookends
    @mrbookends Год назад

    You didn't feel the need to pressure test it before sealing it? I guess it never looked like it got holed!

  • @Aldaiuss
    @Aldaiuss Год назад

    Really nice job👌🏻

  • @nps5886
    @nps5886 Год назад

    Cant wait build it already lol but serious every thing you do is brilliant

  • @blu73
    @blu73 5 месяцев назад

    I get that this was ages ago and i'm late to the show here but you can buy HVAC fin combs which i bet if you have a few of you'd have the right size to straighten any car radiator/IC/heater maxtrix etc etc. Just for future reference ;)

  • @adamjohnson6701
    @adamjohnson6701 Год назад

    Another brilliant restoration, especially for a Subaru die hard. But you gotta ditch that BOV!

    • @RRCRestoration
      @RRCRestoration  Год назад +1

      Thank you :), I actually quite like it lol. Although it may still have to go if it doesn't perform well as I've still not driven the car yet to find out

    • @adamjohnson6701
      @adamjohnson6701 Год назад

      Top bloke for the reply. Amazing work already, car will be stunning

  • @jamesbaker429
    @jamesbaker429 8 месяцев назад

    New parts you are upping the power ,porting the components would have been an easy gain too.