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« on: October 01, 2004, 20:42:06 »
I know this has been discussed before, but I cant find the old thread  :( .

Can anyone recommend a 'safe' product to flush my intercooler? Haynes says 'Genklene' or similar. Obviously, Genklene is no longer available. What would be a good alternative?
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« Reply #1 on: October 01, 2004, 20:47:58 »
petrol or thiners will do  just leave it over night afther you have washed it  out   ....     just tip in and shake around  for about 5 mins  tip it out and leave to dry   ........ sam
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« Reply #2 on: October 01, 2004, 21:01:17 »
Cliff I used some of this stuff.

Parasene.

Bought from B&Q less than a fiver I think :?:

Made sure the intercooler was flushed afterwards again with the hosepipe then dried with a hairdryer.

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« Reply #3 on: October 01, 2004, 21:59:45 »
i used the same stuff, parasene :) just make sure you dry it out before  replaicing :shock:
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« Reply #4 on: October 01, 2004, 22:02:36 »
Cheers Sam/Andy/Ash

At a fiver? i reckon i'll get me some Parasene then tomorrow. will let you know how it goes :D
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« Reply #5 on: November 08, 2004, 18:47:12 »
Got round to cleaning the intercooler at the weekend. Parasene worked a treat :D Thanks for the tip.

Noticable impovement towing the caravan. Can stay in higher gears much longer now 8)
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« Reply #6 on: November 08, 2004, 18:49:26 »
By the way, does can anyone recommend where to get replacement hoses. Need airbox to turbo mainly as its worn through to the braid where it rubs on the alternator :?
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« Reply #7 on: November 08, 2004, 18:52:44 »
For standard :

http://www.mansfieldmotorsltd.co.uk/shop/en/browse/Discovery+I/2/0/6/110

Or you could bite the bullet and go for a nice silicon set from Allisport

http://www.allisport.com
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« Reply #8 on: November 08, 2004, 19:38:53 »
Cheers for that Tim, but its the first hose in the system I am looking to replace. From the airbox to the turbo.

Turbo to intercooler and intercooler to manifold look ok for now.

Can anyone advise the part number for this one? :D
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« Reply #9 on: November 08, 2004, 20:25:49 »
I reckon it's NTC7083
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« Reply #10 on: November 08, 2004, 20:42:46 »
I reckon your right Tim, thanks :wink:

£56.00 though :shock:  :shock:
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« Reply #11 on: November 08, 2004, 20:45:36 »
Gosh...  I should give Andy at Allisport a call... he might be able to do you silicone for less than that !
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« Reply #12 on: November 08, 2004, 20:46:33 »
I think I might do just that Tim. Thanks for your help :D
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« Reply #13 on: November 08, 2004, 21:17:45 »
Cliff,

Just read your signature.

I now have a brandnew Southdown Steering Guard fitted. \:D/
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« Reply #14 on: November 08, 2004, 22:05:15 »
=D> cool :D

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