Thread: Intercooler upgrade, oil on radiator, any ideas

Got it in thanks to the instructions here..

http://www.discovery2.co.uk/intercooler.html

I bought some silicone hose that look like terrafirma by the model number on the bag. Only 2 of the three fit. The LH front one has no where near the bend needed to clear the ACE pump.

Bugger now I find out there is a specific ACE hose kit..

Any one want to swap a black non ACE hose for an ACE hose??

Originally Posted by DiscoKym

I bought some silicone hose that look like terrafirma by the model number on the bag. Only 2 of the three fit. The LH front one has no where near the bend needed to clear the ACE pump.

It may actually be the hose coming from the turbo which is incorrect.

A Discovery Td5 hose has an angle under 45*, but a Defender Td5 hose is over 90*.

If so you should be able to cut the 90* hose to the correct angle.

Discovery Td5 kit


Defender Td5 kit

One of the kits shows both ACE and non ACE pipes.

Ace pipe is second from left..

Have you tried rotating the steel interconnecting pipe? This should clear the ACE pump.

Originally Posted by DiscoKym

Hi All,

In the process of upgrading to a 2A intercooler I have noticed what i think is oil on the radiator??



There is no oil on the old intercooler.



Seems to blow off with compressed air though.

My thoughts is the the fan hub is about the same height, could be leaking?

Any idea guys, anyone seen it before?

Its dirt that has been sucked into the radiator fins by the viscous fan, if it has collected on the opposite side to the engine fan (so between intercooler and radiator?). Its stuck there because at some point, the intercooler might have the slightest leak, the radiator might have a slight leak (on both accounts the leak would be dampness) or the dirt was damp when it was sucked there, or maybe too much crc spray on the bonnet latch was used.

A bit of a exterior clean of cooling fins now and then is a good thing. The same sort of crud can build up on the fins of the centre viscous coupling fan, which also requires a clean now and then.

Regards
Daz

Originally Posted by simonmelb

Have you tried rotating the steel interconnecting pipe? This should clear the ACE pump.

No I didn't because there is a dent in the tube to clear the ACE pump so it only goes in one way..

Its amazing what they can do with snot.

Originally Posted by kelvo

It may actually be the hose coming from the turbo which is incorrect.

A Discovery Td5 hose has an angle under 45*, but a Defender Td5 hose is over 90*.

If so you should be able to cut the 90* hose to the correct angle.

Discovery Td5 kit


Defender Td5 kit

You sure they aren't the same images?