Hi all

I have found a number of threads that explain how to replace an intercooler and whilst I dread trying to get the bumper off (it looks very long winded) I am determined to give it a go. I have two questions, firstly:

1. Whilst I have the intercooler off would it be wise to replace any intercooler hoses and if so are they a pig to change? Once again I have done a lot of research and they do seem very hard to access the connectors, work out the route, and to know which hoses I need!!

2. Obviously I need to buy a new intercooler; there seem to be loads available on ebay but I would not know a good one from a bad one as they all look the same! Is there anything specific that I should be looking out for/avoiding/or a good affordable supplier of quality parts etc worth checking out instead of ebay etc etc?

Any advice would be really welcomed. Thanks in advance.

2008 Freelander 2 diesel automatic.

there is a video on here on how to take the front off, it's not that difficult and last time it took me about 25 minutes

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Thank you for that. I did find that one in my searching but really good to know you managed it without problem. I have a few other minor jobs to do whilst I have the bumper off so it will all be good practice. I know that removing the intercooler is supposed to be easy but it is the pipework I am baffled about. Thanks again for the help.

This may help as well - remember to take pictures and keep us posted on what you get up to in there
 No Longer the owner of a 2013MY Fuji White GS

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Firstly what was the fault that made you decide you need a new inter-cooler ? Was it oil in the coolant ? FL2 MY10 TD4 GS traded in at 2 years
FL2 MY13 TD4 GS Current

westville wrote:

This may help as well - remember to take pictures and keep us posted on what you get up to in there

Thanks for that, that is brilliant! I have been having a real headache trying to work out all the various different pipes that are for sale. I thought there must be some mistake as there are so many bits but now I can see why.

Yorky Bob wrote:

Firstly what was the fault that made you decide you need a new inter-cooler ? Was it oil in the coolant ?

If the oil is on the offside, left from front of car, and coming from the lower grill on the bumper might just be the hose clip loose or cutting into rubber where it joins intercooler. Common problem according to my Indy, just a bu##er to get to. Small hands and a long long socket required. Mine being done next week whilst in for rear diff! Andy
Freelander2 HSE (59 Plate, MY10 spec)

Black Free 2 wrote:

Yorky Bob wrote:

Firstly what was the fault that made you decide you need a new inter-cooler ? Was it oil in the coolant ?

It was the garage (a very reputable Indy) telling me I needed one (they spotted it when it went in for a service). It is in fact obvious to see as there is oil on the front of the car and the intercooler! I have also been told that the throttle body may also be playing up but it may just be the leaky intercooler instead.

How much is that inter-cooler fitted ? One of those situations then were the odd pint of oil and a power-wash at a few quid could get you a long way  FL2 MY10 TD4 GS traded in at 2 years
FL2 MY13 TD4 GS Current

andyk159 wrote:

If the oil is on the offside, left from front of car, and coming from the lower grill on the bumper might just be the hose clip loose or cutting into rubber where it joins intercooler. Common problem according to my Indy, just a bu##er to get to. Small hands and a long long socket required. Mine being done next week whilst in for rear diff!

I have plucked up some Dutch courage and decided to replace the intercooler myself afterall and if the throttle body needs replacing I will have a go at that . Having searched on-line for a new intercooler some sellers say there are possibly three different intercoolers for the Freelander 2 yet others sell one intercooler to fit all Freelander 2 diesel 2.2s! Does anyone know the truth? Is there one that will fit all or do I need to take my chassis number to Land Rover and see if I can get them to give me the right part number? Cheers.

There are at least 2 Intercoolers for sale on Gumtree at the moment
Incl this one new for £80 - always worth making an offer https://www.gumtree.com/p/car-replacement-...1256260633 No Longer the owner of a 2013MY Fuji White GS

"Fiat Lux" a philosophy not a car

Thank you for that. I had not even thought about Gumtree as they are usually collection only sales. The interesting thing about those adverts is that they both say they are for 2006 - 2014 Freelander 2s so maybe there is just one intercooler for all of them!

All done! It took me a total of about 6hrs to complete but it is up and running again which is a good result as it is the first big job I have done on it. Hopefully you will see in the pics below just how bad the leak in the intercooler was and what effect it had had on the area around it. I could have done it in less time but whilst I had the bumper off I took the opportunity to seal up the parking sensors with silicone sealant as they always went nuts after heavy rain! I also Had to glue back on the fog light cowls as they were hanging of behind the bumper.

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Nice One your driveway looks as though the car exploded! No Longer the owner of a 2013MY Fuji White GS

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