CHRIS HILL
Active Member
what are the benefits of cleaning out the intercooler?
diesel dale
New Member
its clean
CHRIS HILL
Active Member
thanks. thats a job for next weekend then
VEGGIELANDEE
New Member
Deisel techs at my friendly local garage said
"Dont ever take your turbo off and clean it it will go bang"
I would dearly like to inspect/clean/refurb mine,any suggestions/tips/donts.
What sort of job is it? according to Haynes book of lies it looks like a half day job.
VEGGIELANDEE
New Member
Also after cleaning the engine breather,removing the EG.R. valve and cleaning the air intake, there is a noticeable improvement.
So i am keen to further improve the performance.
So i am keen to further improve the performance.
Aweegin
New Member
*excuse butting in*
Is it a hard job to clean the intercooler? I guess it's never been touched..
My ol gal is a non ecu (love the simplicity!) but do they all have this EGR valve? I have read many times of benefits from removing it altogether..however..i am a fan of the old addage..if it aint broke..etc etc
Increased power is good, obviously..but efficiency is also vital when faced with Mr Brown these days..lol
'94 tdi
Is it a hard job to clean the intercooler? I guess it's never been touched..
My ol gal is a non ecu (love the simplicity!) but do they all have this EGR valve? I have read many times of benefits from removing it altogether..however..i am a fan of the old addage..if it aint broke..etc etc
Increased power is good, obviously..but efficiency is also vital when faced with Mr Brown these days..lol
'94 tdi
VEGGIELANDEE
New Member
Increased power is good, obviously..but efficiency is also vital when faced with Mr Brown these days..lol
Just a minute
Performance can mean many different things not just extra grunt.
MPG,Reliabilty,ease of starting,overtaking e.t.c.
All of these things can be improved by preventative mantenanc.
It doesn,t have to cost an arm and a leg either.
Have a look at DLS uk ltd on e-bay.
Panhard bushes for £3.80 a pair inc just bought some.
Loads of other stuff.
Just a minute
Performance can mean many different things not just extra grunt.
MPG,Reliabilty,ease of starting,overtaking e.t.c.
All of these things can be improved by preventative mantenanc.
It doesn,t have to cost an arm and a leg either.
Have a look at DLS uk ltd on e-bay.
Panhard bushes for £3.80 a pair inc just bought some.
Loads of other stuff.
RAZ8550TDI
New Member
you gotta be dls or a mate of his???
ratty
I'm not special I'm limited edition
VEGGIELANDEE
New Member
Neither actually
I am just spreading the good word for cheep bits.
If i find another one i will broadcast that.
DLS is one of my favourite saved sellers on e-bay.
Keep ya posted ya fookin cinniks
I am just spreading the good word for cheep bits.
If i find another one i will broadcast that.
DLS is one of my favourite saved sellers on e-bay.
Keep ya posted ya fookin cinniks
RAZ8550TDI
New Member
thebiglad
Well-Known Member
Did the intercooler on the Tdi 300 yesterday, seemed straightforward enough to do. I did however find a small leak of black oil at the bottom of the intercooler which I assume was from the rubber hose.
Filled it up with white spirit (no leak, see above) and left it overnight. Emptied it out and the fluid was now black but to be honest it diddn't look like a lot of crap in it.
Anyway, after a prudent delay to allow the white spirit fumes to evaporate, I put her back together and to be honest she DID feel a little more lively.
Most of the time I drive her on a light throttle, but yesterday gave her a bit more and she positively shot off (within the realms of Disco performance you understand ) down the road, so I'm hoping this might help with mpg.
Now seriously thinking about silicone hoses - paddocks do them for about £50.
Filled it up with white spirit (no leak, see above) and left it overnight. Emptied it out and the fluid was now black but to be honest it diddn't look like a lot of crap in it.
Anyway, after a prudent delay to allow the white spirit fumes to evaporate, I put her back together and to be honest she DID feel a little more lively.
Most of the time I drive her on a light throttle, but yesterday gave her a bit more and she positively shot off (within the realms of Disco performance you understand
) down the road, so I'm hoping this might help with mpg.Now seriously thinking about silicone hoses - paddocks do them for about £50.
VEGGIELANDEE
New Member
Did the intercooler on the Tdi 300 yesterday, seemed straightforward enough to do. I did however find a small leak of black oil at the bottom of the intercooler which I assume was from the rubber hose.
Filled it up with white spirit (no leak, see above) and left it overnight. Emptied it out and the fluid was now black but to be honest it diddn't look like a lot of crap in it.
Anyway, after a prudent delay to allow the white spirit fumes to evaporate, I put her back together and to be honest she DID feel a little more lively.
Most of the time I drive her on a light throttle, but yesterday gave her a bit more and she positively shot off (within the realms of Disco performance you understand
Now seriously thinking about silicone hoses - paddocks do them for about £50.
What type of job does the removal entail I.E.
Time/special tools/knowing many words from a blue bible???
bustersbus
Well-Known Member
Dunno if it's the same as yours, but this might give ye an idea...
http://www.landyzone.co.uk/lz/f38/intercooler-removal-200tdi-defender-58248.html
