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Heavy Duty - Charge Air Coolers

What is a Charge Air Cooler?
This is the part of the radiator that improves engine combustion efficiency. Charge air cooler are different from intercoolers because of their methods of utilization. A charge air cooler device resembles a radiator and uses ambient air to cool the intake air. An intercooler utilizes ambient air to cool water which then cools the intake air.

Function & Benefits
A charge air cooler functions like a cooling system radiator, cooling the intake air temperature. The benefits of a charge air cooler include:

1. Cooler Intake Air
2. Increased Horsepower
3. Lower Emissions
4. Increased Fuel Mileage
5. Prolonged Engine Life

Care & Maintenance
Care and maintenance are a must in ensuring that a charge air cooler functions properly. Signs that a charge air cooler is not functioning properly include:

1. Loose clamps or leaking connections
2. Loose mounting bolts or cracked mount locations
3. Dirt or obstruction in the cooler
4. Dirt or obstruction in the cooler

Equipment for Recoring Charge Air Coolers
The equipment for welding a charge air cooler includes:

1. TIG welders-The best choice for welding because it improves the skill level of the technician
2. Wire brush-used for aluminum applications only
3. Circular saw
4. Finish grinder

Recore Procedure
The procedures for recoring a charge air cooler are:

1. Measuring the core & other pertinent areas of measurement
2. Review catalog to obtain core size
3. Construct a welding jig around the core unit
4. Remove tanks from the cooler
5. Reassemble the core