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543kal · Mar 3rd, 2004, 11:27 PM

Hi all,

My new JCW S is now very dirty after 550 miles since getting it on Monday ;-)

One thing is bothering me - how the hell do you get it cleaned because i have heard that getting water into the air scoop over the supercharger is a recipe for disaster?

Apparently BMW do not cover any warranty claims for people that have jet washed their cars and have gotten water down the supercharger air vent!

Any ideas as unfortunatly I do not have he means to clean the car myself as i dont have a drive way.

Its a strange one and i cant find any posts about this.....

MiniMan7 · Mar 3rd, 2004, 11:29 PM

Umm, does this also apply to the S models?

I've washed my car normally for a year and a half and nothing has ever happened, I wouldn't worry, unless something is different witht he JCW supercharger?

-Adam

MINIDean · Mar 3rd, 2004, 11:40 PM

543kal

Water will not enter the supercharger through the air scoop. If this was the case, then none of us would be driving our Cooper S' in the rain. =)

The scoop directs cool air over the intercooler. The intercooler is sealed and functions just like a radiator. The hot compressed air travels from one end of the supercharger, is cooled, and then released out the other end to the engine. You can spray cold water on the intercooler all day long with the engine running and not harm the engine.

Wash your car to your hearts desire. You won't have any problems. =)

radarvector · Mar 3rd, 2004, 11:40 PM

Umm, all the scoop "leads" to is the intercooler, not to the "supercharger air vent"..... You're getting worked up for nothing.

543kal · Mar 3rd, 2004, 11:48 PM

Thanks guys - according to my local dealer specialist cars they have had 3 cars in where people have jet washed down the vent and have caused damage to their intercoolers.

Apparently small amounts of water are ok - i.e. rain - but large amounts in quick bursts like a jet wash are a problem.

I agree with you guys but surely they wouldnt make this up for no reason?

obehave · Mar 3rd, 2004, 11:57 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by 543kal

Thanks guys - according to my local dealer specialist cars they have had 3 cars in where people have jet washed down the vent and have caused damage to their intercoolers.

Apparently small amounts of water are ok - i.e. rain - but large amounts in quick bursts like a jet wash are a problem.

I agree with you guys but surely they wouldnt make this up for no reason?

The spray could quite easily bend the fins of the intercooler reducing it's effectiveness.
You could also lodge objects deep into the fins as well.

543kal · Mar 4th, 2004, 12:03 AM

They also recommended never driving through massive puddles as they may also have the same effect with large volumes of water coming through!

SFJAMES · Mar 4th, 2004, 12:06 AM

[quote=543kal]Thanks guys - according to my local dealer specialist cars they have had 3 cars in where people have jet washed down the vent and have caused damage to their intercoolers.

hello there, is "jet washing" the same as preasure washing?

obehave · Mar 4th, 2004, 12:09 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by 543kal

They also recommended never driving through massive puddles as they may also have the same effect with large volumes of water coming through!

Different issue.
There seems to have been instances where the front intake opening ingests water and floods the intake path.

543kal · Mar 4th, 2004, 12:16 AM

Yup - Jet washing is the same as pressure washing...

This ones got me intrigued!!

SFJAMES · Mar 4th, 2004, 12:27 AM

thanks, still getting used to the different terms. I can see now why that might be bad, bending fins etc. Brutus gets a "jet washin" every once and awhile, I will be careful.. take it easy guys, time to leave work. hehe

Mar 3rd, 2004, 11:27 PM	#1
543kal MINI2 Regular Join Date: Feb 2004 Local Time: 09:42 AM Posts: 127 Offline	How do you clean a JCW becuase of Scoop? Hi all, My new JCW S is now very dirty after 550 miles since getting it on Monday ;-) One thing is bothering me - how the hell do you get it cleaned because i have heard that getting water into the air scoop over the supercharger is a recipe for disaster? Apparently BMW do not cover any warranty claims for people that have jet washed their cars and have gotten water down the supercharger air vent! Any ideas as unfortunatly I do not have he means to clean the car myself as i dont have a drive way. Its a strange one and i cant find any posts about this.....

Mar 3rd, 2004, 11:29 PM	#2 (permalink)
MiniMan7 Let's Motor. Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Hamilton, Ontario Local Time: 05:42 AM Posts: 2,893 Offline	Umm, does this also apply to the S models? I've washed my car normally for a year and a half and nothing has ever happened, I wouldn't worry, unless something is different witht he JCW supercharger? -Adam http://www.mini2.com/gallery/personal/16791/32165.jpg

Mar 3rd, 2004, 11:40 PM	#3 (permalink)
MINIDean MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Colorado Springs, CO Local Time: 01:42 AM Posts: 74 Offline	543kal Water will not enter the supercharger through the air scoop. If this was the case, then none of us would be driving our Cooper S' in the rain. =) The scoop directs cool air over the intercooler. The intercooler is sealed and functions just like a radiator. The hot compressed air travels from one end of the supercharger, is cooled, and then released out the other end to the engine. You can spray cold water on the intercooler all day long with the engine running and not harm the engine. Wash your car to your hearts desire. You won't have any problems. =) MCS, DS/B, All Options and JCW!

Mar 3rd, 2004, 11:40 PM	#4 (permalink)
radarvector Happy Motoring! Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Portland, Oregon Local Time: 01:42 AM Posts: 42 Offline	Umm, all the scoop "leads" to is the intercooler, not to the "supercharger air vent"..... You're getting worked up for nothing. '04 MCS IB/W, Sport, Premium, Cold Weather, Lapis Blue Leather, Rain Sensing/Auto Dim, H/K........

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Mar 3rd, 2004, 11:48 PM	#5 (permalink)
543kal MINI2 Regular Join Date: Feb 2004 Local Time: 09:42 AM Posts: 127 Offline	Thanks guys - according to my local dealer specialist cars they have had 3 cars in where people have jet washed down the vent and have caused damage to their intercoolers. Apparently small amounts of water are ok - i.e. rain - but large amounts in quick bursts like a jet wash are a problem. I agree with you guys but surely they wouldnt make this up for no reason?

Mar 3rd, 2004, 11:57 PM	#6 (permalink)
obehave Mini Mod Join Date: Sep 2002 Local Time: 04:42 AM Posts: 9,254 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by 543kal Thanks guys - according to my local dealer specialist cars they have had 3 cars in where people have jet washed down the vent and have caused damage to their intercoolers. Apparently small amounts of water are ok - i.e. rain - but large amounts in quick bursts like a jet wash are a problem. I agree with you guys but surely they wouldnt make this up for no reason? The spray could quite easily bend the fins of the intercooler reducing it's effectiveness. You could also lodge objects deep into the fins as well.

Mar 4th, 2004, 12:03 AM	#7 (permalink)
543kal MINI2 Regular Join Date: Feb 2004 Local Time: 09:42 AM Posts: 127 Offline	They also recommended never driving through massive puddles as they may also have the same effect with large volumes of water coming through!

Mar 4th, 2004, 12:06 AM	#8 (permalink)
SFJAMES MINI2 Regular Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: San Francisco Ca. Local Time: 12:42 AM Posts: 177 Offline	[quote=543kal]Thanks guys - according to my local dealer specialist cars they have had 3 cars in where people have jet washed down the vent and have caused damage to their intercoolers. hello there, is "jet washing" the same as preasure washing?

Mar 4th, 2004, 12:09 AM	#9 (permalink)
obehave Mini Mod Join Date: Sep 2002 Local Time: 04:42 AM Posts: 9,254 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by 543kal They also recommended never driving through massive puddles as they may also have the same effect with large volumes of water coming through! Different issue. There seems to have been instances where the front intake opening ingests water and floods the intake path.

Mar 4th, 2004, 12:16 AM	#10 (permalink)
543kal MINI2 Regular Join Date: Feb 2004 Local Time: 09:42 AM Posts: 127 Offline	Yup - Jet washing is the same as pressure washing... This ones got me intrigued!!

Mar 4th, 2004, 12:27 AM	#11 (permalink)
SFJAMES MINI2 Regular Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: San Francisco Ca. Local Time: 12:42 AM Posts: 177 Offline	thanks, still getting used to the different terms. I can see now why that might be bad, bending fins etc. Brutus gets a "jet washin" every once and awhile, I will be careful.. take it easy guys, time to leave work. hehe

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