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| bear100 Member Since: 22 Mar 2010 Location: South Wales Posts: 1867   
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Yeah ive done it, not too long ago either, when i asked at one of the shows Pete said it will take one of his boys 30 mins to fit it if i bought it there, sods law i went away and called later that day and they had sold out.
i would say an hour would be more realistic but i decided to fit the silicone hoses at the same time, then i decided to address the rusty aircon rad brackets then i decided to paint the front grill, then i fitted the bonnet catch guard the list goes on! Its not to bad a job really and well within the DIY mechanic with basic knowledge capabilities, a bit fiddly but nothing a cup of tea or a beer in-between wouldn't fix  2016 Range Rover Autobiography 4.4 TDV8
2010 110 XS Utility 2.4TDCI 2010 Range Rover Sport TDV8 (gone) 2007 Discovery HSE TDV6 (gone) 1993 110 csw 200 tdi (gone) 1994 90 HT 300 tdi (gone) 1994 discovery 300tdi (gone) 90 hybrid 3.5 v8 (gone) Range rover bobtail 3.5 v8 (gone) |
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24th Apr 2021 2:55pm |
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| trailbear Member Since: 14 Sep 2016 Location: Scotland Posts: 401 
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That’s what I wanted to hear.
The intention much like yours is to fit the cable guard, the silicone hoses and just a general tidy up of the crusty / rusty areas that are hard to address otherwise. Thanks for the info 😬 |
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24th Apr 2021 3:06pm |
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| Linds Hanson Member Since: 16 Jan 2021 Location: Cornwall Posts: 441
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The lugs are easily cut off just being thin plastic ideally by means of a battery hacksaw but at worse a hacksaw blade wrapped in a rag. The silicone hoses can be difficult to push on due to the restricted space around the intercooler stubs and radiator/inner wing confines. Make double sure that the bonnet cable release is operating correctly before refitting the front panel as its very difficult to access the catch once everything is refitted. Also check the bonnet safety hook point doesnt collide with your new cooler!
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24th Apr 2021 3:51pm |
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| trailbear Member Since: 14 Sep 2016 Location: Scotland Posts: 401
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All very good advice, it sounds like some of it at least is based on
Personal experience which is how I generally find out where I have went wrong. 😳 Always better to be prepared for the job in hand and some of that information is probably Not what I would have considered |
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24th Apr 2021 4:20pm |
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| Rossy110 Member Since: 26 Mar 2018 Location: Aberdeenshire Posts: 30  
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Afternoon Trailbear
Where about in Scotland are you based? I fitted my intercooler a couple of years ago and currently running a stage 2 from Alive. More than willing to assist if you are near Aberdeen 😉 Rossy |
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24th Apr 2021 5:08pm |
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| bear100 Member Since: 22 Mar 2010 Location: South Wales Posts: 1867
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i used Jenolite on the rusty bits especially the aircon brackets, worked a treat and well recommended
let us know how you got on 2016 Range Rover Autobiography 4.4 TDV8
2010 110 XS Utility 2.4TDCI 2010 Range Rover Sport TDV8 (gone) 2007 Discovery HSE TDV6 (gone) 1993 110 csw 200 tdi (gone) 1994 90 HT 300 tdi (gone) 1994 discovery 300tdi (gone) 90 hybrid 3.5 v8 (gone) Range rover bobtail 3.5 v8 (gone) |
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24th Apr 2021 5:10pm |
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| trailbear Member Since: 14 Sep 2016 Location: Scotland Posts: 401
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Rossy110, I would have taken you up on the offer but
unfortunately, I am based just outside Edinburgh. I have never used Jenolite before, must give that a go. Are there any pointers to aid the fitment of the hoses, dunking in hot water to soften up etc. Or is that a no no with silicone hoses🤔 |
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24th Apr 2021 5:40pm |
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| bear100 Member Since: 22 Mar 2010 Location: South Wales Posts: 1867
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The hoses are the worst and very tight to get on, i used silicone lubricant but i don't think it helped much, not sure about the hot water trick 2016 Range Rover Autobiography 4.4 TDV8
2010 110 XS Utility 2.4TDCI 2010 Range Rover Sport TDV8 (gone) 2007 Discovery HSE TDV6 (gone) 1993 110 csw 200 tdi (gone) 1994 90 HT 300 tdi (gone) 1994 discovery 300tdi (gone) 90 hybrid 3.5 v8 (gone) Range rover bobtail 3.5 v8 (gone) |
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24th Apr 2021 6:12pm |
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| Benrlelliott Member Since: 29 Dec 2020 Location: London Posts: 25 
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To add to this, if I may, are there any consumables I should replace while at it (have a BAS ready to go too)? Thinking aircon condenser as mine is shot, anything else?
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24th Apr 2021 8:28pm |
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| trailbear Member Since: 14 Sep 2016 Location: Scotland Posts: 401
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Used to stick the end of the hoses in a mug ( or other receptacle ) of hot water when having to fit new hoses
To vehicles, softened them up and made them easier to go over the ends of the pipe work although not sure if it is advisable or even possible to do the same with silicone hoses. |
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24th Apr 2021 11:13pm |
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| familymad Member Since: 13 Dec 2011 Location: Bucks Posts: 3463  
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Works the same and what I did to fit the BAS cooler and silicon hoses 1951 80" S1 2.0
1995 110 300TDI 1995 90 300TDI |
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25th Apr 2021 7:00am |
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| trailbear Member Since: 14 Sep 2016 Location: Scotland Posts: 401
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Excellent, good to know the old ways still work.
That’s what I’ll be doing then. |
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25th Apr 2021 9:24am |
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| Tribord Member Since: 20 Apr 2013 Location: France Posts: 217  
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I fitted the BAS intercooler and was expecting the silicon hoses to give some challenges. I just left them outside in the sun for a short while before the job, and they all went on quite easily. For once, I was pleasantly surprised!
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26th Apr 2021 8:22am |
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| trailbear Member Since: 14 Sep 2016 Location: Scotland Posts: 401
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Haha, perhaps I would need to leave them outside for the whole summer up here
In Scotland to make any difference  |
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26th Apr 2021 8:35am |
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