850 Turbo Wagon - 200K Miles
I was revving the engine just a bit from the engine bay after replacing the heater core, and noticed that if I blipped the throttle to wide open for just a moment, the air intake hoses (Inter cooler to throttle body & throttle body to intake manifold) would completely collapse, producing a whistling affect as air squeezed through the crushed hose. The hoses appear to be in good condition, but are a bit flexible. I am certain this condition is killing the engines performance from a stop.
Is there a spring insert available to keep the hose open?
or
Should I just replace them? If so, what type is recommended?
Thank you.
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'00 S80 T-6, '96 850 Turbo Wagon, '94 740 Sedan, '95 960 Sedan - SOLD, '92 960 Wagon - Dead, '01 V70 Wagon - SOLD,
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