MK5 Golf GTI

All Things Mk5 => Modifications & Technical Area => Performance Modifications => Topic started by: 18Edition30 on July 21, 2015, 09:21:42 pm

Title: S3 alloy intercooler install....anything to prepare for? Which bolts?
Post by: 18Edition30 on July 21, 2015, 09:21:42 pm
As above guys, going to tackle this at the weekend on the edition 30.

Anything to bear in mind in particular?

I read somewhere that you need different/longer bolts/screws to go into the alloy cooler, is this right? Or will my gti bolts/screws work?

Any good how to manuals about?

Cheers
Title: Re: S3 alloy intercooler install....anything to prepare for?
Post by: Andy on July 21, 2015, 09:42:23 pm
It will look like this

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fcc20%2Fmaxitrol%2Fphoto4_zps80582285.jpg&hash=a6b7cd4f678163249fded1791a3772664aa35dbf)
Title: Re: S3 alloy intercooler install....anything to prepare for?
Post by: Andy on July 21, 2015, 09:44:28 pm
Just watch the a/c pipes don't get stressed like mine did in the photo on my gttdi
Title: Re: S3 alloy intercooler install....anything to prepare for?
Post by: v4rley on July 22, 2015, 04:17:47 am
I'm also going to be tackling this next week hopefully. You need different bolts for the cooler as the current one uses bigger threads for the current plastic cooler. Through reaserch people suggest M6 x 16mm bolts (I got some stainless from eBay 10 for £2)

Guide:
http://www.pelicanparts.com/techarticles/Volkswagen_Golf_GTI_Mk_V/28-ENGINE-Intercooler_Replacement/28-ENGINE-Intercooler_Replacement.htm

Not sure what you hose situation is but I'm re-using my standard GTI good info about how to do it best here:
http://forums.vwvortex.com/showthread.php?5158183-S3-Intercooler-Installed-and-Logged!&p=69487956&viewfull=1
Title: Re: S3 alloy intercooler install....anything to prepare for?
Post by: 18Edition30 on July 29, 2015, 05:28:48 pm
Can someone confirm which bolts I will need to buy to go in the alloy cooler?

Wanting to buy so I can get it fitted over weekend.

Thanks!
Title: Re: S3 alloy intercooler install....anything to prepare for?
Post by: v4rley on August 08, 2015, 08:28:01 pm
Quote from: 18Edition30 on July 29, 2015, 05:28:48 pm
Can someone confirm which bolts I will need to buy to go in the alloy cooler?

Wanting to buy so I can get it fitted over weekend.

Thanks!

Did you get yours fitted @18Edition30 (http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=6114) ?
Title: Re: S3 alloy intercooler install....anything to prepare for?
Post by: 18Edition30 on August 10, 2015, 02:03:53 pm
Quote from: v4rley on August 08, 2015, 08:28:01 pm
Quote from: 18Edition30 on July 29, 2015, 05:28:48 pm
Can someone confirm which bolts I will need to buy to go in the alloy cooler?

Wanting to buy so I can get it fitted over weekend.

Thanks!

Did you get yours fitted @18Edition30 (http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=6114) ?

I did bud yes, can confirm it was m6 x 16mm bolts needed!

All went smoothly and seems to have sharpened the car back up again!
Title: Re: S3 alloy intercooler install....anything to prepare for? Which bolts?
Post by: v4rley on August 10, 2015, 03:23:16 pm
Cool just did mine on sunday and a definite improvement! Much better ait temp and more secure fixing on the alloy tank ends  :drinking:
Title: Re: S3 alloy intercooler install....anything to prepare for? Which bolts?
Post by: 18Edition30 on August 10, 2015, 08:38:44 pm