what are my options? intercooler dont fit..

[blackapache]

Hi Guys ordered a new allisport cooler the their week its their new ridgey didge one.. anyways it arrived but it doesn't fit. It seems on further research that I have one of the aftermarket australian air con units on my 2000 TD5 defender. i did not know this when i ordered it

ill attach some pics but it appears the bottom alloy hose is going to be in the way.

so what are my options realistically, id like to keep the aircon as mine works fine other than a bit of water seepage (which i also found a mod for whilst researching this - gotta love a forum)

i hear some saying they'll fit with an extended nose cone? is it an option to get one, obviously then id have to colour match etc.

im wondering if i could have an aircon guy come and alter the piping at the bottom, maybe run a 90* elbow join or something to clear the pipe... however even with this done it will still need to have the mounting brackets extended slightly to fit. it looks like if i did do this i.e. reroute the ally pipe and extend the mounting tabs that it would fit nicely in front of the air con and radiator

any suggestions? has anyone encountered this before or am i the first retard to do this?

cheers

[Lotz-A-Landies]

Any decent aluminium welder or radiator specialist should be able to alter the pipe work for you.

If you have a boat shop in your area they should be able to tell you who does aluminium welding in your district.

[blackapache]

HERES WHAT IM THINKING

[Lotz-A-Landies]

I would just get a welder to position the pipe in the same place as the old pipe or even directly in line with where the hose passes the water radiator.


I would also let allisport know your problems, they may have to re-think their design for cars with air/cond.

[Outback 1]

I would contact the supplier and see if they have an option of another cooler

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[blackapache]

I would contact the supplier and see if they have an option of another cooler

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then ive got the hassle of shipping it all back and paying freight etc... itd likely be cheaper to mod what i have.

[blackapache]

Ive just contacted allisport to see what they say, but the deefer is in pieces on the driveway and id like to get this buttoned up asap as its my work car and need to be back on the tools asap. so i might have to put it all back in with the old cooler and start again later

i did contact a local stainless/ally welding company with the pics and they're gonna get back to me shortly.

[pjw]

just got an auto electrician who does air conditioning to alter the pipe. They have to re gas it and They replaced the filter at the same time.

[Loubrey]

then ive got the hassle of shipping it all back and paying freight etc... itd likely be cheaper to mod what i have.

Plus... most unlikely that they have the market volumes to specifically alter older model intercoolers for local add-on aircon units.

A Puma's "nose cone" should give you quite a bit more space, but you need to check compatibility with bulbars etc.

Cheers,

Lou

[blackapache]

could i mount the air con in front of the cooler... i guess im really negating any gains from having a bigger cooler then..