Where is the intercooler?

imz · Feb 11th, 2013, 19:37

I'm guessing its under the driver side headlight is that correct?

Also is there any quick way of checking it? On my golf I could remove a plastic vent cover thing in the bumper off and see it.

Thanks in advance.

S40Matt · Feb 11th, 2013, 20:39

On my 1.6d I had to remove the bumper cover to get at it. It sits at the bottom in front of the radiator.

SonyVaio · Feb 11th, 2013, 21:01

Look through the lower front grille, the one at fog light height - the radiator looking thing you can see is the intercooler.

Added - Pics below:

imz · Feb 11th, 2013, 21:05

Awesome guys thanks for the responses. I actually thought that was the radiator.

Next question is what are the symptoms of a cracked leaking intercooler?

Thanks guys

S40Matt · Feb 11th, 2013, 22:59

I expect you would get oil spotting depending on the location of the damage and a whooshing sound when the turbo spools up, poor economy/performance, BLACK smoke from the exhaust under acceleration. Maybe even em light.

Zeb246 · Feb 11th, 2013, 23:33

Would a V70 intercooler fit on S40 models? The stock look's very small.

SonyVaio · Feb 11th, 2013, 23:57

You need to do a search both on here and the wider net but in short NO.

You can get various other 3rd party upgrade intercoolers but some involve cutting away some of the inside of the front bumper to make room. Do a search for 'Bell' 'Elevate' 'Heico'.

Here is a thread that will help you on your way - LINKY!

The otehr thing to do is talk to Shark Performance as they have just done some R&D work on an intercooler for the S40/V50/C30/C70 which is ready to be purchased (Pace Products Intercooler iirc).

S40Matt · Feb 11th, 2013, 23:59

No but the cooling effect of the intercooler are determined by surface area and thickness. How much is the one you posted above Sony?

Zeb246 · Feb 12th, 2013, 00:05

The reason I asked, cause I've heard loads of people talking about this on a few forums. Just curious if it is possible or not, answer is clearly No (obviously).

I will have a read on that link, cheers..

S40Matt · Feb 12th, 2013, 00:11

Quote:

Originally Posted by imz

Awesome guys thanks for the responses. I actually thought that was the radiator.

Next question is what are the symptoms of a cracked leaking intercooler?

Thanks guys

What problems are you having that make you think that you could have a damaged intercooler?

Feb 11th, 2013, 19:37	#1
imz Member Last Online: Dec 3rd, 2014 15:56 Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: London	Where is the intercooler? I'm guessing its under the driver side headlight is that correct? Also is there any quick way of checking it? On my golf I could remove a plastic vent cover thing in the bumper off and see it. Thanks in advance.

Feb 11th, 2013, 20:39	#2
S40Matt Senior Member Last Online: May 16th, 2015 22:08 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Bristol	On my 1.6d I had to remove the bumper cover to get at it. It sits at the bottom in front of the radiator. __________________

Feb 11th, 2013, 21:01	#3
SonyVaio VOC Member Last Online: Feb 26th, 2016 19:58 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Exmouth	Look through the lower front grille, the one at fog light height - the radiator looking thing you can see is the intercooler. Added - Pics below: Last edited by SonyVaio; Feb 11th, 2013 at 21:12.

Feb 11th, 2013, 22:59	#5
S40Matt Senior Member Last Online: May 16th, 2015 22:08 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Bristol	I expect you would get oil spotting depending on the location of the damage and a whooshing sound when the turbo spools up, poor economy/performance, BLACK smoke from the exhaust under acceleration. Maybe even em light. __________________ Last edited by S40Matt; Feb 11th, 2013 at 23:06.

Feb 11th, 2013, 23:59	#8
S40Matt Senior Member Last Online: May 16th, 2015 22:08 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Bristol	No but the cooling effect of the intercooler are determined by surface area and thickness. How much is the one you posted above Sony? __________________ Last edited by S40Matt; Feb 12th, 2013 at 00:08.

Feb 11th, 2013, 21:05	#4
imz Member Last Online: Dec 3rd, 2014 15:56 Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: London	Awesome guys thanks for the responses. I actually thought that was the radiator. Next question is what are the symptoms of a cracked leaking intercooler? Thanks guys

Feb 11th, 2013, 23:33	#6
Zeb246 Senior Member Last Online: Jun 9th, 2013 13:19 Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Bristol	Would a V70 intercooler fit on S40 models? The stock look's very small.

Feb 11th, 2013, 23:57	#7
SonyVaio VOC Member Last Online: Feb 26th, 2016 19:58 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Exmouth	You need to do a search both on here and the wider net but in short NO. You can get various other 3rd party upgrade intercoolers but some involve cutting away some of the inside of the front bumper to make room. Do a search for 'Bell' 'Elevate' 'Heico'. Here is a thread that will help you on your way - LINKY! The otehr thing to do is talk to Shark Performance as they have just done some R&D work on an intercooler for the S40/V50/C30/C70 which is ready to be purchased (Pace Products Intercooler iirc).

Feb 12th, 2013, 00:05	#9
Zeb246 Senior Member Last Online: Jun 9th, 2013 13:19 Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Bristol	The reason I asked, cause I've heard loads of people talking about this on a few forums. Just curious if it is possible or not, answer is clearly No (obviously). I will have a read on that link, cheers..

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