Stock Intercooler Scoop Repair

[Azrial89]

I decided to do a little DIY project to fix my stock location intercooler scoop. If you have lowered your car, like I have, you may have a problem with the scoop scrapping on absolutely everything, cracking, and pulling rivets. So here is what I did...

This is the before photo of the demolished scoop

I removed the old rivets and drilled holes in the scoop so that I could "lace" it back together...

I then safety wire laced it tightly back together...

Then came the messy part, Fiberglass!! Follow the directions on the box and make sure your in a well ventilated area.

The next day after it dried fully I started in with the Dremel and sandpaper to smooth it all out

Then just a coat of spray paint. All in all, it was cheap to do and a nice simple project most anyone can do. Its not the most high tech or best looking repair, but hey it sure does work and it beats trying to get a new one. Or just get a FMIC! which is in the works for me

 

[Azrial89]

I have more photos if anyone wants them. Please dont laugh at my little crude project

 

[longball]

'E' for effort!!! And I did not laugh!

 

[phil_jordan]

I think it's great!!! Thanks

 

[turbot3.8]

Great job.

 

[aminga]

I ran over a feed sack one day and nearly ripped mine off. You can take some thin stainless washers and put them on either side of a rivet to give them a little more tooth and keep them from pulling through.