Mulletmudbogger

I did a search and found some info but maybe someone has some advice

I'm trying to separate the intercooler from the supercharger.

I have already removed the 4 bottom bolts and the two front bolts but I cannot get the supercharger unstuck from the intercooler!

I read one post that said to use a rubber hammer on the side but I still couldn't get it apart.

I was thinking maybe stick a thin putty knife between the gasket material? Thanks

Mulletmudbogger

Also the supercharger on the right of the photo is the replacement. The one it can't get apart is on the left

green1212

there is a gasket there and some gasket sealant to prevent coolant leaks. thats what keeping it on now with all the bolts off. so take your time and the putty knife is a good idea, gently work it inbetween the sealed piece and just slowly work them apart. just make sure you got all bolts, 4 i think, and then its like taking off the rear diff cover per se.... so just take your time. you are almost there!!!!

Forrest Gump 9

Just bang away with the rubber mallet and it'll come off. The gooey silicon is glueing the two together.

Mulletmudbogger

Where do I bang? On the side of the intercooler?

On the side of the intercooler? Thanks for the replies!!

shardul

iTrader: (1)

you can wedge a screw drive and start to pry it open

Forrest Gump 9

On the side of the ic. You can also lift it up by the Y end of the ic.

Denroll

Back seat is where I typically get the job accomplished.

pimpjuice

or the front passenger seat..the hood...trunk...side of car....in front of car during sunset on a desserted beach for the best photos

Mulletmudbogger

Wow this thing is stuck together

I'm hitting pretty hard right in the side with a rubber hammer but nothing is moving

How hard shouldn't I hit? I'm swinging with pretty good force but I'm not trying to "hit a home run"

rockthemullet

You can also stick a pry bar in between the intercooler case and the supercharger case. Put some separation pressure to it while also hammering, it'll come off eventually.

You're using a rubber hammer against metal, you can basically hit it as hard as you want

Mulletmudbogger

I GOT IT!!

Crowbar between the supercharger and the intercooler worked


Thanks for all the replies

Sir-Boost-a-Lot

iTrader: (1)

LMFAO!

Also I can attest that E>CLS in that regard