3.0 CRD Intercooler Issues

[Firetrol]

G'day all, I've had my 2010 3.0L CRD for a few months & with the help of the forum I'm trying to insure it gives me many years to come.
On advice of the forum I did an external inspection of the standard intercooler. There is definately some oily black residue coming out where the crimping join is on one end & underneath. The leaking doesn't seem huge but still evident. How urgent is replacing it?
After looking into a replacement IC I read about Tube & Fin or Bar & Plate cores. Are either of these better or worse than the other? I am only after a standard size replacement as I don't have the $1200 to only throw at an upgrade. Any advice on what I should be looking for?
Will I be much better off with a fan unit included?.
All advice appreciated. Cheers

[Hodge]

Hey mate. My 2009 CRD was in the same state, the crimped ends leaked even under standard boost. I got a diesel smart unit. It was $450 from memory, exchange basis unit. It worked really well, no more leaks and more importantly kept the EGT's very tame, much better than the factory unit.

http://www.supercarperformance.com.a...4/intercoolers

[Bigcol]

as Hodge said, the Diesel Smart ones look like a good buy
I have been told of others getting the cheap Chinese ones having problems, but I think they have been sorted now..........

http://www.ebay.com.au/sch/i.html?_f...atrol&_sacat=0

[Bigcol]

also,
yes it needs replacing
but
it is ok to use the Patrol still until you get it sorted,
once you have the new IC in, you will feel and notice the difference

[threedogs]

Dont waste your money on a CC intercooler Bang for buck the the improvment is not there.
You could like some fit a larger scoop to keep the EGTs down.
I to have a Diesel Smart tigged IC, good service to boot.
I would invest in getting some gauges fitted like a boost and an EGT gauge
just to let you know whats going on.

[Firetrol]

Beauty thanks for all the advice fellas. I've sent off for a quote from Diesel Smart. I had looked at some of the cheaper ones available but I'd much prefer to go on advice of others & spend a few more dollars.
Threedogs your scoop looks bloody good by the way, I am looking to get gauges, just wanted to make sure I was fixing issues before accessorizing.
Thanks again, new to the Patrol game & need all the help I can get.

[threedogs]

The thinking behind fitting Gauges,,, first is so any mods you do,, like say larger exhaust
You can see a change to your boost or EGTs, then you can adjust your Dawes and needle if fitted.
Plus if going up a long hill and your EGT climb you can see and back off to lower them, well thats why mine
are fitted. Now all mods are done I can now see if anything is out of the norm and investigate it.

[Patrol-Guy]

just looking at the Diesel Smart IC's on their website it shows they come with some sort of thematic fan. To replace the original IC with one of these is there enough room for the fan without making extra room?

[JoeG]

No problem fitting a I/C with Fan
My fan runs all the time as I got the power for it from the wiper motor
So comes on with ignition and works a treat
Regards
Joe

[Hodge]

just looking at the Diesel Smart IC's on their website it shows they come with some sort of thematic fan. To replace the original IC with one of these is there enough room for the fan without making extra room?

This is an interesting question. When I bought my Diesel Smart IC. It was circa 2013 and was told a fan won't fit on a CRD...
Design must have changed or something.