Leaking Intercooler - what other maintenance to do?

[b_w.]

I have the dreaded leaking intercooler. Got the high IAT warning at the track on Sunday and now the coolant tank is visibly low, although the warning has not come on. I topped up with distilled last night and ran the bleeding process a few times and have lost some fluid and getting some stumbling under acceleration.

I have a wagner on order which will hopefully get here in time for this Saturdays track day. I am going to change the oil and filter with Redline 10w40 but do I also need to be doing spark plugs?

[JAI///M3]

If you’re due for plugs and/or coils, having the TMIC off opens up the needed room do do them. I usually take the opportunity to clean air filters (washable drop ins) and check the catch can anytime the carbon brace is out of the way too.

[b_w.]

Everything is new as of early May. Would only change plugs if the leaking coolant would compromise them.

[heyyouduh]

the cold and hot side pipes, might as well. I got a d088 charge cooler w/ piping, fit very well, impressed. No issues with IAT this past weekend ambient temps 90F. other issues came up but thats another story T.T

[b_w.]

Originally Posted by heyyouduh

the cold and hot side pipes, might as well. I got a d088 charge cooler w/ piping, fit very well, impressed. No issues with IAT this past weekend ambient temps 90F. other issues came up but thats another story T.T

Already have silicon charge pipes. Have a MAD J pipe sitting on the shelf but heard the alum j pipes cause IAT's to spike.

[b_w.]

Got the wagner installed and hit the track yesterday. It's a beautiful piece compared to the factory intercooler. After each 20 min session it was cool to the touch while everything else around it was hot. Very impressed. This was one of the original production units. Assuming the new units are of similar quality it's a no Brainer upgrade at the price point they are being sold at.

[hellokitty]

Where did you order the Wagner from? Can’t find it in stock anywhere haha

[b_w.]

Turner.