P2 klracing intercooler fitting

**Ettienne** · Sunday 5th April 2015, 21:15

I'm going to have a go at this soon, does anyone know what bolts (sizes) need to be longer and associated washers etc.

I'm guessing it's just slip front bumper off to gain access (usual easy way) then just remove.

What's everyone doing about lower open grill? What's best way to mech cover it

**LeeT5** · Saturday 18th April 2015, 19:58

Originally Posted by Ettienne

I'm going to have a go at this soon, does anyone know what bolts (sizes) need to be longer and associated washers etc.

I'm guessing it's just slip front bumper off to gain access (usual easy way) then just remove.

What's everyone doing about lower open grill? What's best way to mech cover it

I bought a black grille that's very similar to what's fitted on an RS6 but I've not fitted it yet cos I can't be asked to remove the bumper....again!!!

**Ettienne** · Saturday 18th April 2015, 20:23

That was my thinking trying to fit at the same time lol

**LeeT5** · Sunday 19th April 2015, 09:34

It's not so much I can't be asked but more....how to mount? I'm not pulling the bumper off to stand there and scratch my arse wondering how I'm gonna mount it. So for now it remains in the box.

**T5RatherAmusin** · Sunday 19th April 2015, 13:43

jst get some long m5 bolts think i used either 80 or 100mm 1 had to be cut a lil bit. so best go 100 and cut if need be

**Ettienne** · Sunday 19th April 2015, 15:05

Cool thanks I'll see what I have

**LeeT5** · Sunday 19th April 2015, 16:26

Just get a length of 6mm threaded bar. Then you can cut to size. You'll need nuts and bolts at either end, makes for easier fitment.

**Ettienne** · Sunday 19th April 2015, 16:35

Plenty of stainless penny washers and nylocs, I'll see what I have but fitment is soon

**LeeT5** · Monday 20th April 2015, 05:43

yes. Make sure you got plenty of large washers....the size of 2p ones!

You'll also need a Dremel.

**Ettienne** · Monday 20th April 2015, 08:17

Yep have both of those

**Dream3r** · Monday 20th April 2015, 11:06

What's the dremel for? It's been that long since I helped fit mine, just remember washers, bolts etc...

**Ettienne** · Monday 20th April 2015, 16:34

Lee fitted the tim w intercooler, so may have been needed as a different install.

**Ettienne** · Monday 20th April 2015, 16:47

How many bolts is it? I've ordered enough stud for 6 or so

**Dream3r** · Monday 20th April 2015, 17:02

Originally Posted by Ettienne

Lee fitted the tim w intercooler, so may have been needed as a different install.

That makes sense.

I can't remember how many bolts of the top of my head sorry.

**T5RatherAmusin** · Tuesday 21st April 2015, 00:44

theres 4 bolts holding the rad pack together.

only thing i can think of is when the ac goes back the hole in the slam panel may not line up too well for ac...

**Ettienne** · Tuesday 21st April 2015, 06:31

Thanks will attempt in next week or so and keep an eye out

**Dream3r** · Tuesday 21st April 2015, 06:47

Mine went in the stock location and lines up.

There must be less room between the rad fan and inlet manifold now though.

**T5RatherAmusin** · Tuesday 21st April 2015, 11:47

ye but if its to be front mounted. the ac rad will be locate a few inches back...

**Dream3r** · Tuesday 21st April 2015, 11:51

True

**LeeT5** · Tuesday 21st April 2015, 22:18

The Dremel was needed to cut the slam panel air con access hole. It needs to be made elongated otherwise you won't be able to get to the air con fill port, should you need to re gas.

You'll need 4 long bolts, plenty of large washers and nyloc nuts 6mm.

You'll fit, rear to front, coolant rad, condenser, FMIC; in that order.
You'll also need the Dremel to shorten the bolts the protrude on the steering oil cooler, otherwise you risk damaging the new IC when you mount The steering cooler.

Due to all FMICs being different thicknesses, no two installs are the same, unless they are the same coolers, obviously!
Make sure you use 6mm nuts (not nylocs) to space out the rad pack, otherwise you'll damage the plastic mountings on the coolant rad.
You must ensure the pack does not rub against each other, yet you need to keep the gaps to the absolute minimum, otherwise you'll find it difficult fitting the bumper back on.

Space is very tight.

Refer to my project thread if you want up close pictures of the rad pack and mountings.