Hi Folks. So I think Phoebe has a leaking intercooler, at least it is damp with oil where the end tank meets the core. I have seen that there are OE spec intercoolers out there, but they have the same plastic end tanks.

Does anyone know of an all alloy version of this intercooler?

I have also read that some of the Ford Focus ST intercoolers are a direct replacement, is this true and if so which one?

Any advice or experiences greatly appreciated.

Check your hoses first, as a split one will often give the impression the intercooler is split. Not saying it isn’t but hoses will be a bit cheaper I imagine. All alloy aftermarket ones are available & have been known to fail as well. (Now Sold). 2008 Freelander 2 (Nazca Sand) SE TD4 Auto. Statutory write off & on WOVR for hail damage but still road legal.
171037Km as of 09/05/22
Superchips Bluefin Flash
Nanocom Evo II (also sold)

Many thanks for the response. It was on replacing the hoses that I noticed the oily mess in the corner of the intercooler.

 (Now Sold). 2008 Freelander 2 (Nazca Sand) SE TD4 Auto. Statutory write off & on WOVR for hail damage but still road legal.
171037Km as of 09/05/22
Superchips Bluefin Flash
Nanocom Evo II (also sold)

So I have found this all alloy intercooler https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/125028516368 £140

Any other you lot know about?

I have swapped mine also because it had poped the ends
I got an oem one too and so far it's been fine
Make sure you get the right one as some have a hole for a pressure sensor and some don't otherwise they are the same

Personally, If/when I change mine I would
still fit original, at 13/14 years of age, I would reckon
it's lasted well.
Unless of course you're looking to up grade the system
for more power. DAVE.
I.A.M. F1rst Driver.
Gone 2003 Discovery TD5 Auto,
Gone 1986 Defender 90 Station Wagon
Gone 1984 Range Rover 3.5 Vogue Manual.
Gone 1970 Series 11A/3 SWB 3.5 V8 Hybrid
Gone 1964 Series 11A LWB Van
Gone 1966 Series 11A SWB Van
Gone 1964 Series 11A LWB Station Wagon,