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agentmulder

Member Since: 16 Apr 2016
Location: Outer Space
Posts: 1324

Intercooler & radiator... how to? + other topical topics

Giddy all,

So I have a slow leak on the radiator that's taken an age to find on my 2.4l Puma (with AC), I can't be arsed with half way measures so am buying a new one and figured that since I'm in the region I'll also install a BAS hi-flow intercooler (I have a BAS remap already

) - and replace most of the pulleys and tensioner on the accessory belt as again, it's in the region and they are slowly acting up and getting noisy. In the past I have:

- Done a coolant drain and refill previously so know how to fill it up again.
- Changed the accessory belt... but without removing the viscous fan.

Aside from that I'd like to know how easy the rest is?

Drain coolant then simply undo hoses and fasteners and basic swap then follow WSM refill process as before?
Straight swap with intercooler?
Fan off (I can see how to build the required tool and the mechanic who found the radiator leak did it just yesterday so at least I know it's not seized..) - then belt off and straight swap of brackets/pulleys and tensioner?

How to work around the AC without damaging it?

Also, I can see the value in having robust, smooth and non-expanding hoses for the air, but are the BAS silicone hoses really worth it?

Any discussion appreciated

Solved the bowel problem, working on the consonants...

8th Dec 2017 9:02am

Inigo

Member Since: 13 Nov 2011
Location: Kent
Posts: 614

2012 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 USW Orkney Grey

The original Land Rover hoses are rubbish and mine pinged off or wore through. Silicone hoses are an absolute pig to fit, but massive improvement for peace of mind, if nothing else.
No more delving into the engine bay on the side of the motorway trying to refit slipped hoses.

8th Dec 2017 10:20am

Joe the Plumber

Member Since: 18 Dec 2013
Location: Midlands
Posts: 907

2014 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 HT Fuji White

Dragging this oldie back up again, is there a guide anywhere to fitting the BAS intercooler and silicone hoses please?

It looks like a five minute job to me (after you've spent at least four hours removing half the front of the van...) but, lacking my six year old Victorian urchin to crawl in and do it, any advice would be much appreciated.

Thanks as always folks.

28th Mar 2019 1:09pm

tookaphotoof

Member Since: 18 Mar 2013
Location: dordrecht
Posts: 1279

2013 Defender 130 Puma 2.2 HCPU Santorini Black

It’s anything but a 5 minute job! 😄
I don’t know if rhd vehicles are different but on my lhd Defender it turned out I didn’t need to bleed the cooling system and remove the fan for the elbow part. We could swap it from the side. You might want to check that before you start.

28th Mar 2019 1:49pm

Joe the Plumber

Member Since: 18 Dec 2013
Location: Midlands
Posts: 907

Thanks, the five minutes was definitely a joke (as I'm sure you realise).

I'm hoping I don't need to remove any of the cooling system to do this.

28th Mar 2019 1:56pm

Rosco

Member Since: 03 Dec 2010
Location: Burntwood
Posts: 1805

2015 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Montalcino Red

Joe,

I did this recently (actually my brother did it whilst I watched) no need to remove the cooling system, but space is tight to get the hoses back on.

Probably took us about 2 hours without a manual but he does do body repair work for a living, so probably gave him some advantage. Biggest hassle was releasing the captive bolts from the inner wings to free the mounting frame 2007 - Stornoway Grey 90 XS SW - Gone
2002 - Black Discovery II - Gone
2014 - Montalcino Red 110 XS SW

28th Mar 2019 2:29pm

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