Thread: Puma intercooler hose / steering linkage

OK, thanks for your help on this one you blokes.

A bit of an update - took the hose (not split or in danger of failure but, a definite mark where it was rubbing) to LR for a replacement - LR genuine $155 !!!! Seeya later. Back home and the old hose went back on - but with a 3/4 section of 50mm thick wall poly pipe 'reinforcing' around the hose at the trouble spot - on the weekend it gets cable tied to the airbox. That'll do and I'm $155 the richer. I see silicon sets on e-bay for $260-ish.

That's the next move.

I got caught out on the side of the highway in the rain just under 2 hours from home in my brand new sub 1500km 2.2l Defender. The hose had not rubbed on the steering joint but on the belt that sits just near by. A slow drive into the nearest town for a for a make shift repair was my best option as I was heading bush for the weekend. I did make it to my destination and home on the repair but a really poor experience in a brand new vehicle.

The real issue arises once the hose is hot as it gets much softer and far more pliable, my dealer has advised that these hoses now come out of the factory with a sleeve and a retaining bracket both of which will be fitted to my truck under warranty once they arrive from England.

I urge others to check their turbo cooler hose for wear as it is a simple check that will take less then 5 mins. Might also be worth mentioning to your dealer at your next service if they can sort the issue out before if becomes an issue with the new parts