Td5 Silicone Intercooler Hoses

[Phil633]

I have been thinking of changing the intercooler hoses for the TD5 in the Disco to silicone. Have many of the members here done this already?

Who would be the best people to try?

I am more concerned with the moulded hoses any straight ones I can get from work. To be honest I haven't taken a good look at them yet to see what is involved.

Cheers

Phil

[tombraider]

There are no straight intercooler hoses on a TD5

Several forum members have done this modification already.

[hiline]

There are no straight intercooler hoses on a TD5

Several forum members have done this modification already.

yep i have :D

my old ones were stuffed:mad:

so i got the silicon ones problems solved

[Wortho]

But is there a set for TDI's???

[up2nogood]

I did mine myself.

Got the hoses from a truck hose supplier. But the rest is up to you and a Stanley knife. Use hydraulic band clamps as the normal hose clamps 'chew' into the silicon hose.

You can get cheap stuff on eBay or at Supercheap, but it's thinner.

[Piddler]

Where do we get them from?
Cheers

[up2nogood]

Australian Belt & Hose Suppliers P/L
1/93-97 Newton Rd
Wetherill Park NSW 2164
Ph: 9725 3955

That's a suburb of Sydney for the out of towners.

[Cameron_Def]

What sort of cost is involved ?

[MickG]

Have changed one of my hoses to silicon as it had delaminated but have not changed the rest, will do in around a year perhaps as the silicon hoses are expensive IMO.

[Piddler]

Hi All,
Can any one advise the sizes
angles, lengths and diametre of the intercooler hoses?

I rang the gentlman named in the thread above; names David. He was very helpfull and prices seem quite cheap but we need to know the sizes required.

He also stocks the clamps.

Be nice to able to remove and change at once and not remove measure-refit-order then remove and install.

Cheers
Piddler

[Frenchie]

I got mine from Tombraider. (Which I thought I'd mention cos he's not allowed to ;) ).

[incisor]

he is allowed to in the right place, the markets,

ffs...

[EchiDna]

it's a tough crowd inc!
:)

[LandyAndy]

Hi Guys
I got a set from the member Frenchie mentioned.
Great stuff,great price,fixed my flat spot issue.
Best way about it is to send a PM to the mentioned member.
Andrew

[Graeme]

Hi Guys
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Great stuff,great price,fixed my flat spot issue.
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Andrew

Hi Andrew,

Can you expand on the flat spot fixed part please?

Thanks

[LandyAndy]

Hi Greame
When you get the green light and go everybody leaves you way behind despite pedaling hard,get to 2200rpm and you are away.If yours doesnt have the get up and go it had from the start check the hoses.If the 2 on the inlet side are jelly like compared to the outlet side join the club.
In my case the hoses were expanding under boost delaying the effect of the turbo,ie increasing "turbo lag".
You have a manual as I have,so the problem is worse.In an auto the torque converter will help mask the problem.
I can now easily get the traction control to trigger in 1st 2nd and 3rd on gravel,it wasnt happening with the old hoses.
Andrew

[Graeme]

Hi Greame
When you get the green light and go everybody leaves you way behind despite pedaling hard,get to 2200rpm and you are away.If yours doesnt have the get up and go it had from the start check the hoses.If the 2 on the inlet side are jelly like compared to the outlet side join the club.
In my case the hoses were expanding under boost delaying the effect of the turbo,ie increasing "turbo lag".
You have a manual as I have,so the problem is worse.In an auto the torque converter will help mask the problem.
I can now easily get the traction control to trigger in 1st 2nd and 3rd on gravel,it wasnt happening with the old hoses.
Andrew
Thanks Andrew.
My hoses were upgraded to the later type at the 1st sign of delamination. Its Tombraider ecu & IC upgraded but it still has a little deadish spot when first touching the throttle after each gear change if the revs are low and it would be nice not to have that. But if it didn't do that, what would I look forward to with my next vehicle?

[LandyAndy]

You are always going to cop turbo lag when you have a big heavy vehicle with a little 2.5 diesel motor.
But we still use less fuel/km than the mother in laws Hiundie auto excell she just sold!!!!!
Even when unhealthy BlackBetty CREAMS Fat BAZ's 80 ser tojo(4.2L NA Diesel 6cyl)The TD5 fights way beyond its size!!!
Andrew

[up2nogood]

I did have all the measurements, but I can't find the note pad........



You'll just have to pull 'em off and measure 'em.

[incisor]

anyone come up with what is needed for a 300tdi disco?

[tombraider]

All are avail 300tdi, TD5 Disco and Defender.

Nil stock ATM, working on the answers for those who have contacted me.

Shall be back to you all soon.