OEM Dodge Ram 3500 Intercooler

Dodge Ram 3500 Intercooler Parts and Q&A

• Intercooler
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  Q: How to Service and Repair an Intercooler on Dodge Ram 3500?

  A:

  Connecting the power supply to a battery is hazardous and should be avoided until any service to the intercooler is complete. Take out the front Bumper and the front support bracket. When A/C is fitted on the vehicle, first release the system and take away the condenser, before removing the transmission auxiliary cooler. Separate both boost tubes from the charge air cooler, then undo the cooler bolts, swing the cooler forward and up and take it out. While cleaning, don't use strong cleaners; for any accumulation of debris inside from turbocharger problems, the charge air cooler needs to be cleaned from inside. Arrange the cooler so the inlet and outlet tubes stand straight, flush one side with solvent counter to how air usually flows, shake it and lightly hit both tanks with a rubber mallet to stir out garbage. Flush repeatedly until the contaminants are gone, then rinse the tube with hot soapy water and then clean with plenty of clean water before letting it dry with the compressed air. Look at the charge air cooler for any splits, breaks or harm on the tubes, fins and welds and change it if you notice anything affected. The evaporator can be tested by using Charge Air Cooler Tester Kit #3824556. Place the charge air cooler, tighten its mounting bolts to 2 Nm (17 inch lbs.) and then attach and secure the air intake tubes following 11 Nm (95 inch lbs.) torque. If your car has an auxiliary transmission cooler and an A/C Condenser, install them next, recharge the A/C system, reinstall the front support bolts and then the front bumper. At last, attach the battery negative cables again, start the engine and look for leaks in the boost system.