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Frozen intercooler removal?

posted by  someone claiming to be ByronP on  Thu Feb 15 06:25 CST 2007 [RELATED]

In yet another bout of cold weather I think my intercooler has frozen up again. I am very reluctant to drop another dime on getting this issue looked at by the dealer. This is the 3rd time in two weeks. How much of a project is it to remove the intercooler? Any special instructions? I'm thinking if I can remove it and bring it inside for a bit to thaw it out I should be OK for the time being. It is supposed to warm up a bit this weekend.








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    Frozen intercooler removal?

    posted by  bill d cat on  Sat Feb 17 06:35 CST 2007
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    It's (apparently) water vapor in the air that condenses in the intercooler under certain humidity/temperature conditions. There are "fixes".

    Some examples of threads/posts:

    http://www.brickboard.com/AWD/index.htm?id=738792

    http://www.brickboard.com/AWD/?id=152953

    Try the Brickboard "Search" function. I think some have bypassed the intercooler for the really nasty months of "Global Cooling". There is a solution somewhere, if not on Brickboard, its in the plumbing department of Home Depot or Lowes.

    -BTC

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    Frozen intercooler removal?

    posted by  KlausC on  Fri Feb 16 10:49 CST 2007
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    Removing the intercooler is not easy. It would be easier to remove the top and bottom air pipes and use a hair drier in the bottom hole. Just not toooo hot :)

    You really need to find out why you are getting a lot of water in there. Any water should collect in the bottom hose. Are your hoses getting old and flexible? Perhaps it is time to replace them.

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








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      Frozen intercooler removal?

      posted by  someone claiming to be ByronP on  Fri Feb 16 19:28 CST 2007 [RELATED]

      It warmed up enough yesterday to thaw it out. I will have to take a closer look at the condition of the hoses. I'm thinking of a short road trip to my father's heated garage is in order. Anything else I should look for? Thanks for the info.







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