Howdy,
My wife"s '97 850 GLT is not getting enough air through the intake.

The air intake on the top of the fan shroud must not be opening as the actual air intake hose will collapse as you step on the trottle. Car sits outside and it was about 5 below last night. Car is driven daily.

It did the same thing a few days ago on another cold night. After letting it run for 30 minutes it was alright the other day.


Is there something that freezes up in there....any help would be appreciated.

John
97 GLT Turbo

This happened to my daughter's 95 turbo once. The hose is most likely very soft and should be replaced. It is caused by moisture freezing in the intercooler and restricting the airflow in very cold weather. If you let it warm up a little it will most likely be OK. I replaced the hose with a truck radiator hose 90 (degree bend). I don't remomber the size but it is different on each end. I got it to fit the larger end then squezed it down with the clamp for the smaller end. It was much lower cost than OE.
God Luck,
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Tom 69-1800S, 72-1800ES, 96-850T,2000-S70 GLT-SE

Are you referring to the bellows type section? Could have moisture in the air filter that's freezing? Or maybe you just need a new filter.

There is nothing that closes in that air line. It is time to take it off, easy enough to do, and check for foreign items (mice, birds, cat). It sounds like you will need a new pipe.

Klaus
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1975 164 w/174,800mi (Sold) 1995 850T w/91,000mi, 1998 V70R w/129,000mi