WRX Intercooler Restoration - Its seriously cool

[@MirabelloGarage]

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]

Thank you so much :)

[@CrazyCat229]

And he sounds like Collin McRaye

[@dmacarthur5356]

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

[@LS-uv9gg]

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]

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.

[@RRCRestoration]

Thank you so much, glad you enjoyed it :)

[@tonysshorts-z9w]

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

[@jmdean_]

Underrated comment!!

[@Gunma_garage]

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

[@craigstrickland1572]

Turned out nice! Tweezing fins sounds mind-numbing!

[@RRCRestoration]

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

[@lahunmanik8486]

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]

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 KZbin! Vielleicht gefallen Dir auch diese: - Musti1 -Itchy Boots - Low buck Garage - diesel Creek -Rambro/und schrauber zweitkanal vom gleichen KZbinr -CCE - Post apocalyptic adventurer (Kanal aus Deutschland , aber auf Englisch. Viel Spaß ps. evtl Kanal tipps von dir welche du gerne schaust?

[@sohchx]

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

[@Kenny_P_abz]

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

[@paulmarsdensr1095]

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

[@RRCRestoration]

Cheers Paul :)

[@SergioCosta-zf9zy]

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

[@RRCRestoration]

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

[@rodneyhopper22]

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

[@SergioCosta-zf9zy]

@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]

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.

[@autopassion27]

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

[@andrewwiltse8882]

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

[@Sir_Uncle_Ned]

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!

[@minorityofone1510]

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

[@johnbradford9235]

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

[@H.A.L-9000]

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

[@Shaolin_way]

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.

[@oceanhome2023]

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 .

[@putrid2529]

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

[@mobydoux]

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

[@RRCRestoration]

Glad you enjoyed it! :)

[@santiagomosqueda7848]

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

[@RRCRestoration]

Congratulations on being the first commenter :)

[@freddywsn3447]

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

[@trtsndrnggr]

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

[@RRCRestoration]

Much appreciated! :)

[@raoulraoulsen4716]

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

[@DavidSuttoninSpain]

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

[@RRCRestoration]

Cheers David :)

[@Dr.Mihan_Casprega]

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.

[@shaunhardie6077]

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

[@RRCRestoration]

Glad to be of service :) lol

[@StickyBaldieAdrian]

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

[@BobbyDazzler888]

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

[@attila9791]

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

[@lancemillward1912]

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

[@cjr6564]

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.

[@chrisvandecar4676]

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.😀

[@chung5star]

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

[@jontaylor4057]

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

[@RRCRestoration]

Cheers Jon :)

[@802Garage]

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]

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

[@jho43586]

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

[@OrhanAvcioglu]

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

[@filiprolek7509]

I would like to know as well :)

[@Zadkiell-16]

I love your work, greetings from Guatemala

[@Shikimorirorokun]

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.

[@gustafgunnarsson2478]

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

[@CalumLawson]

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.

[@woberu]

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

[@RRCRestoration]

Cheers buddy :)

[@denniz1990]

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

[@RRCRestoration]

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]

@@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 )

[@michaelskinner896]

Beautiful work as always!

[@plightn]

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

[@tinymotogarage]

Beautiful, professional work as always man. Love it.

[@RRCRestoration]

Cheers buddy :)

[@alexhughes7788]

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

[@Icestorm294]

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

[@iankirwan8156]

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]

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

[@bren106]

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.

[@markusweber5561]

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

[@RRCRestoration]

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]

@@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

[@adamwhite1920]

Love those close-ups!

[@djevo3441]

Another awesome job congratulations my friend

[@Herbybandit]

I don't envy you straightening those fins!

[@Emily-lk1mf]

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]

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

[@RRCRestoration]

Cheers Cora :)

[@rodneyhopper22]

Need to take up some spelling lessons

[@corahughes7768]

@@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! 😋

[@54mgtf22]

Love your work 👍

[@pedrobanza603]

Let’s go! Another small but big restoration.

[@redeye118]

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

[@sneakyfoz3692]

Awesome work as usual, being pedantic myself, I would have installed the Turbosmart Constant Tension Murray Clamps on the y-pipe coupler, I have just found that you will never get a boost leak no matter how much boost you run with those clamps, good enough for motorsport good enough for any track days and normal street, and not particularly expensive..

[@markaddy53]

great job as always lad keep up the good work

[@adamjohnson6701]

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

[@RRCRestoration]

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]

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

[@markhowlett8070]

Outstanding job sir.

[@badusername4]

What sealer is used please?

[@ApprenticeGM]

Great restore - thanks for sharing! How does that aluminium sealer work? Wouldn't spraying that sealer on reduce the alu-air cooling efficiency? Or is it some corrosive-inhibiting-but-thermally-transferring substance? What is it?

[@dan725]

Yaaaa I have the same question! I hope it doesn’t affect the thermal transfer properties of the aluminum so I’m curious myself!

[@themadmallard]

choice of lubricant type when reassembling the recirc valve piston?

[@tonyross2947]

Great job as always, big man!

[@jeffhammond8969]

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.

[@bunabuna9287]

Cracking job again 👏

[@SamColtHolbrook]

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🥃

[@TheGoodMedicine]

What sealer did you use?

[@duncanIME]

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

[@dmacarthur5356]

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.

[@nps5886]

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

[@RRCRestoration]

Thank you :)

[@kevinhawley962]

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

[@MrCrazyivan01]

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?

[@2jzhx60]

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

[@jamesbaker429]

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

[@RichardT2112]

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

[@dan725]

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

[@ryanhanlin2050]

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

[@RuhelSSJ4]

Does the coating on yhe aluminium effect perfotof the intercooler?

[@StuPidasshole-u2r]

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

[@wc3101]

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]

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

[@rodneyhopper22]

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

[@acvn-hg9gy]

no, please, insult my intelligence by explaining it. i love your voice

[@robertzerafa4806]

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

[@Shaolin_way]

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!

[@TiroxSnapJack]

Oil in intercooler.....Rut Ro Shaggy- Worn turbo bearings and seals. Thus why it was parked in decent condition....There is this great tool for HVAC technicians for straightening out fins. It's like a rake...works great.

[@RRCRestoration]

Haha exactly my friend, It was parked up, LOTS of bits sold off and then forgotten about until I saved it :). Yeah I had a look at those tools but decided to go with tweezers as i didn't have too many bent fins and more importantly I'm a Scotsman so I'm tighter than 2 coats of paint haha .

[@Omegacron37]

More likely from the PCV system than blown seals.

[@cyclonicleo]

Nice, simple and maybe some two stroke juice to boot...or maybe not. 😂

[@Aldaiuss]

Really nice job👌🏻

[@blu73]

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 ;)

[@dmitriimetis3664]

Как всегда отличная работа 👍👍🤔

[@sypernova6969]

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]

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

[@classiccarfinder]

The sealant you used was this just a satin lacquer?

[@KarasouTengu]

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.

[@Zensaitv]

What ultrasonic cleaning solution do you use RRC?

[@KUROSAKURA01]

The BOV is on the intercooler? Thats pretty neat!

[@adamrgarage]

what fluid did you use for clean in ultrasonic cleaner ?