Is it possible to remove the heat exchanger?
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Is it possible to remove the heat exchanger?
Like the title suggested, is it possible to remove to two heat exchangers? I replaced the gaskets on my lower valve covers last month (all the oil dripping) but didn't get a change to clean the heat exchanger right below it. I see the two holes underneath, is it ok to remove them or should I just clean them still attached.
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You might want to just clean them as best you can with them still in place. It is possible to remove them, the two holes you mentioned are for two of the six nuts holding each exchanger to the engine. I think if you remove the exchanger you'd have to replace the nuts as well as the seals between the engine and the exchanger as well. IMHO, Unless you have some other reason to remove them like cleaning the SAI ports it's not worth removing them just to clean them off.
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Hmm, know how Darin has the ceramic coating option to reduce heat leak into the engine bay? Using a ceramic coating on the entire run including headers might be an interesting option.
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With the mufflers off, you can clean most of the exchangers top and bottom sides without going thru the trouble of exchanger removal. Looks like someone's been busy
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The insides of my heat exchangers were oily and layered with grime.
Sorry I don't have a "before" pic, but this is the end result after cleaning with Facto AT30 water based degreaser.
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I seem to remember that there are a few DIY threads in this forum that show how to seal that area and prevent future issues as well.
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