This weekend I replaced the air filter on my 84 245 wagon (auto, non-turbo) and discovered that the air intake -- the short hose that runs from the grille to the air filter housing -- had turned to dust. I cleaned away the debris.
Should I bother replacing this? The engine still gets its air, just from behind the grille. Is this part valuable enough to bother replacing? If so, where would I get it? I doubt Discount Auto Parts has one... Thanks