There is a screen material you can place over the intercooler that should keep them being damaged by rain or hail. Them material is available at hardware stores. It is black plastic and mesh is probably about a 1/8".

John Barrett

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> On Mar 6, 2014, at 11:14 AM, Craig Ditsch <cditsch@cableone.net> wrote:
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> We have a IVP with approximately 500 hrs. Recently the cabin heat has been quite high when pressurized. Inspection revealed the 3rd intercooler was completely blocked due to bent fins. I have ordered a new one from Lancair but would appreciate any suggestions to prevent recurrence.
> Craig
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