Questions about RIP kits and freezing problems

[callahanoffroad]

The problem is more with the intercooler freezing with humidity and oil that has got in there from worn turbo seals.

I have posted several times that we can get the intercooler frozen here which can prevent the engine getting enough air to run at all in really bad cases and just have no power to move if they do run. You have to let them warm up to be able to drive them.

Volvo used to sell a plastic cover for the upper grille which kept the engine bay warmer and help reduce the throttle body issues.

Here we use the 'Saskatchewan' grille cover ( a piece of cardboard zip-tied behind the grille) to keep the engine bay warmer. Do not run at above +10C or it could cause overheating.

This is where the NA engine is better as it has the pre-heat pipe from the exhaust manifold to the intake and no intercooler to freeze.

A block heater may help. The OE ones are getting hard to find but are basically a hot block attached to the back of the engine block. Not really great but help but not with the intercooler freeze issue. One of the pan heaters under the front area of the car would help and even one of the stick on oil pan heaters.

Neil.

This was going to be my suggestion. I have to do this in the winter as my stupid thermostat housing is stuck together permanently until I get a new housing. Hahahaha. Although I've found the zip ties to be too luxurious. Just stuff the SOB full of cardboard behind the grille and call it a day.

[scot850]

Neil.

[DutchSasquatch]

You think the cardboard intercooler blocker is all it'll take? Will it still have freezing problems starting from cold?