Silicone intercooler pipe for diesels. - Page 19

freddie · 9th July 2014, 16:10

Quote:

Originally Posted by Challenger

I'm late coming in on this, and found there are quite a few pages of posts to go through: just wondering.... Still available? How much?

Only just started making them .
Price on post 128.
Just pm wullie he we send details on where to order.

mbrenn · 9th July 2014, 17:34

Mine just arrived 5 mins ago. Thanks again Wullie & friends for all your hard work organising this for members.

Ken Lion · 9th July 2014, 18:55

Fitted it today.
I knew mine wouldn't be the 10min job that some have found it. Apart from my ropey mechanic's skills, I always seem to come up against something awkward and this was no exception but at least it seems to have ended well (so far as I can tell).

I was also installing the Viton O-rings and I used Artic's method (and excellent pics) for doing it without removing the bumper. But I fell at the second hurdle when the 8mm bolt on the radiator cowling holding the header tank crumbled (fig 4).

But with a lamp down there I could see both the lower jubilee clip and the 8mm bolt holding the i/c bend so decided to give it a try without moving the header-tank.
It was just possible to access the lower jubilee (which was luckily in the best possible position) with a long flat screwdriver down the side of the header-tank.

Lost an 8mm socket and ratchet-driver adapter down there in the process (still can't find it) but, with my skinny arms, managed to use a 1/4" T-shaped bar with another 8mm to get the bolt off (fig 8).

Only found one old O-ring, which was broken and fished out of the i-c, although it's possible the other one is down there because, with limited access, my fingers weren't long enough to get fully in there.
Slightly awkward getting the new pipe over the I/c bend - access again - but a tiny smear of grease helped.

As yet I've only run it up and down the road so no indication of any performance reaction but when I restarted it seemed to shudder for a second before normal tick-over.

hinged_bap · 9th July 2014, 20:23

mine arrived and is now fitted along with viton rings, i was amazed how much better this pipe is, the old one had ballooned in various places and was quite ugly. thanks wullie and co for arranging this.

wuzerk · 10th July 2014, 10:44

Of course, it could be purely in my head but I think there is a definite improvement in pick-up with the new Silicone hose. the response seems that bit better.

wullie480 · 10th July 2014, 20:11

Just catching up with this thread and glad to see these are finally with the owners.
I appreciate all the thanks guys but yous deserve the same as without the demand from owners the project wouldn't have got off the ground.
The project did take longer than I expected but kept at it and were finally seeing the benefits of all our hard work.

I was asked a question about the make up for these I'm sure I posted it many moons ago on the original thread but for those that missed it the manufacturer says "The hoses will be made using a Fluoro Silicone Polyester Liner and a 4 Ply Silicone - Polyester fabric reinforcement."

So these should outlast the cars there fitted to.

I'd say these are a must for all diesel owners and as there not available on there website yet I'll forward the details on how to order to any member that requires them.
And no I'm not on commission all I got out of it was the prototype hose.
I'll need to get another ordered for my wife's zt.

Also if your not wanting to tackle this job yourself I'm available to fit these For you and if you haven't already done so get the viton O rings from Jules and I'll fit them at the same time.

MalteseMarc · 10th July 2014, 22:06

Top man Wullie!
Look forward to your next project, eh!

wullie480 · 10th July 2014, 22:17

Quote:

Originally Posted by MalteseMarc

Top man Wullie!
Look forward to your next project, eh!

Any suggestions?

Mel Dawson · 11th July 2014, 07:21

Hi Wullie,
Can you send me details of how to order.

Thanks Mel.

colintf · 11th July 2014, 08:22

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mel Dawson

Hi Wullie,
Can you send me details of how to order.

Thanks Mel.

And me as well please - many thanks for your efforts

10th July 2014, 10:44	#185
wuzerk Passed Away Rover 75 CDT 03 auto Conn. SE Join Date: May 2009 Location: London Posts: 2,885 Thanks: 104 Thanked 254 Times in 204 Posts	Silicone Intercooler pipe Of course, it could be purely in my head but I think there is a definite improvement in pick-up with the new Silicone hose. the response seems that bit better.

10th July 2014, 20:11	#186
wullie480 This is my second home 1 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Banned Posts: 5,195 Thanks: 528 Thanked 1,022 Times in 786 Posts	Just catching up with this thread and glad to see these are finally with the owners. I appreciate all the thanks guys but yous deserve the same as without the demand from owners the project wouldn't have got off the ground. The project did take longer than I expected but kept at it and were finally seeing the benefits of all our hard work. I was asked a question about the make up for these I'm sure I posted it many moons ago on the original thread but for those that missed it the manufacturer says "The hoses will be made using a Fluoro Silicone Polyester Liner and a 4 Ply Silicone - Polyester fabric reinforcement." So these should outlast the cars there fitted to. I'd say these are a must for all diesel owners and as there not available on there website yet I'll forward the details on how to order to any member that requires them. And no I'm not on commission all I got out of it was the prototype hose. I'll need to get another ordered for my wife's zt. Also if your not wanting to tackle this job yourself I'm available to fit these For you and if you haven't already done so get the viton O rings from Jules and I'll fit them at the same time. __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]

10th July 2014, 22:06	#187
MalteseMarc Posted a thing or two Rover 75 CDTI connoisseur SE auto, 2004 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: France Posts: 1,008 Thanks: 138 Thanked 70 Times in 52 Posts	Top man Wullie! Look forward to your next project, eh! __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]

9th July 2014, 17:34	#182
mbrenn Loves to post Rover 75 Saloons Conn SE 2.0L V6 (2001) & Conn 2.0L CDTi (2003) Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Dungannon Posts: 489 Thanks: 109 Thanked 110 Times in 100 Posts	Mine just arrived 5 mins ago. Thanks again Wullie & friends for all your hard work organising this for members.

9th July 2014, 18:55	#183
Ken Lion Gets stuck in R75 2.0 CDT Club SE Tourer Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Manchester Posts: 614 Thanks: 105 Thanked 101 Times in 89 Posts	Fitted it today. I knew mine wouldn't be the 10min job that some have found it. Apart from my ropey mechanic's skills, I always seem to come up against something awkward and this was no exception but at least it seems to have ended well (so far as I can tell). I was also installing the Viton O-rings and I used Artic's method (and excellent pics) for doing it without removing the bumper. But I fell at the second hurdle when the 8mm bolt on the radiator cowling holding the header tank crumbled (fig 4). But with a lamp down there I could see both the lower jubilee clip and the 8mm bolt holding the i/c bend so decided to give it a try without moving the header-tank. It was just possible to access the lower jubilee (which was luckily in the best possible position) with a long flat screwdriver down the side of the header-tank. Lost an 8mm socket and ratchet-driver adapter down there in the process (still can't find it) but, with my skinny arms, managed to use a 1/4" T-shaped bar with another 8mm to get the bolt off (fig 8). Only found one old O-ring, which was broken and fished out of the i-c, although it's possible the other one is down there because, with limited access, my fingers weren't long enough to get fully in there. Slightly awkward getting the new pipe over the I/c bend - access again - but a tiny smear of grease helped. As yet I've only run it up and down the road so no indication of any performance reaction but when I restarted it seemed to shudder for a second before normal tick-over.

9th July 2014, 20:23	#184
hinged_bap Gets stuck in 75 CDT Conn SE Auto saloon Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Southampton Posts: 773 Thanks: 134 Thanked 104 Times in 81 Posts	mine arrived and is now fitted along with viton rings, i was amazed how much better this pipe is, the old one had ballooned in various places and was quite ugly. thanks wullie and co for arranging this.

11th July 2014, 07:21	#189
Mel Dawson Passed Away 2004 facelift saloon cdti se connoisser Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Brixham Posts: 765 Thanks: 88 Thanked 22 Times in 17 Posts	Hi Wullie, Can you send me details of how to order. Thanks Mel.