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  1. 11th February 2017, 07:34 PM #1
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    Which hose option for puma intercooler?

    There were a number of 'fixes' by LR for the infamous puma intercooler hose problem.

    For those who are not familiar with the problem, the turbo compressor outlet to intercooler inlet hose on the RHS of the vehicle can rub against the steering shaft, wear thru, and fail.

    LR had a number of different iterations of the hose and fixes. Hoping to find out if anyone has suffered a recent failure from the most recent fix? I want to have a fix, and have it last the long haul.

    Reason being, is I've got the parts for the most recent recall - wire wrapped OEM hose, retaining bracket that attaches to alternator and the hook shaped supporting bracket.
    The parts weren't installed, because I have a metal hard-pipe between the turbo and intercooler.





    ...But it still contacts under some driving conditions, refer witness marks


    Here is an 'out of vehicle' pic I fount online:



    Normal hose vs a BAS hose (FYI- sizing is almost bang-on):


    Plan is to use the BAS silicone hose with all the recall hose retainer bracketry to hold it out of the way of the steering column.


    Is this the overall BEST solution for a bomb-proof puma intercooler hose setup? Any feedback?
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    Here's some pics of the recall bracketry.
    Hope it is up to task. I ideally want to do this bastard of a job once, and never have to touch / worry about it breaking again.



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  3. 11th February 2017, 08:58 PM #3
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    Thumbs up

    I have yet to change mine over Mitch. (105,000kms with out a failure) but will probably do it in the next week or so. I'll watch this thread with interest.
    I can't remember if my 110 has the recal in place or not.
    Good on you.
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  4. 11th February 2017, 10:10 PM #4
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    I have the latest bracketry installed (the ones you are going to install), I recently replaced the OE (one with wire) with BAS. BAS HOSE KIT is 5ply and thicker than OE so I have inserted a piece of this between the shroud just to be on the safe side. So far so good

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    In regards to the hose shape, the BAS hose is identical to the OEM, so I'd be confident saying that it will work with the factory brackets (As long as their design is sufficient to keep the hose away from the spinny-parts- confidence is low, as they went thru many iterations of a 'fix')

    Is that some kind of adhesive hose protection? Or just a foam shim?

    I've got some left over spiral hose wrap from another project. Might see if it's large enough to work in my application. Failing that, a big P clamp would work if you were happy to drill a small hole thru the shroud.

    Does the engine torque torwards the RHS of the vehicle when revved? Or is the factory steering uni / shaft not on a central axis? I have a good 5mm clearance between hose and shaft, but it still rubs. Trying to work out the conditions under which it might do this.
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    The new BAS hose was slightly rubbing despite the above mentioned bracket in place hence the foam (From bunnings in the roofing section)It acts as a cradle and limits movement and rubbing against the shroud in my opinion. Oh yes I used some rubber adhesive I had in the shed. Equally a goos quality double sided tape will do the job.

    Have thought about leaving the metal pipe in place?
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    Has any one got a picture/s of the new mounting brackets actually installed?
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    The deed is done. I'll have some pics soon.
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    Here is the alternator bracket installed.

    I don't know for the life of me where the P shaped bracket goes?
    Best bet it it dangles off the radiator shroud, but it's not the right shape...

    Big write up in my ramblings thread here:
    http://www.aulro.com/afvb/showthread...57#post2642557
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  10. 12th February 2017, 09:20 PM #10
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    Cut some mountain bike tube and slide it down the hose to the bracket location Which hose option for puma intercooler?
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