Engine component in front of front right fender liner?

[Brian O'Dell]

Soooo what gizmo is in forward of the front right fender liner? And is it ok/normal for it to have a light exterior coating of oil after 150k?

Thanks

 

[ToxicDoc]

Do you mean the intercooler? The only oil on it should be from the road. Certainly if you have something leaking in the engine it can get anywhere.

 

[Brian O'Dell]

I guess that must be it. I’m assuming using regular engine cleaner is ok? But something like simple green and hot water is better?

 

[Blacktree]

Simple Green should be fine.

Just FYI, I'd advise against using a pressure washer. The high pressure could damage the fins in the intercooler. Not sure if you were planning to do that, but I wanted to mention it.

 

[Brian O'Dell]

BT,

Yeah I have some horse hair brushes. Thinking that and a bucket of hot water should do the trick. Had a incident that involved driving over 8 oversized road cones. Since I’m replacing the fender liners, engine cover, belly pan etc I figure I should get in there and clean it.

thanks again

Brian

 

[Blacktree]

That sounds ouchy. You should be OK with a garden hose and a normal spray nozzle.