[200q20v] New TBV failed within 1200 miles!

[C1J1Miller at aol.com]

In a message dated Tue, 31 Oct 2000 11:15:08 AM Eastern Standard Time, 
"Forhan, Thomas" <Thomas.Forhan at mail.house.gov> writes:

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Well, subject pretty much says it all. I used the 993 valve that I got from
Mac at Clair, and things were great for a month. Yesterday the symptoms
returned: a little missing at low boost levels on acceleration, and the
occasional complete stall out when coming to a stop.

When I replaced the TBV I also replaced the vacuum hose, but used what the
FLAPS had- straight rubber hose, no braid. Visually, it still looks fine.

Help!
 >>

What was the part number?  Did that valve have the metal reinforcement?  Is 
your car chipped?
You can test the valve pretty easily; if it has failed, call Clair and see 
about warrantee replacement.  I'm using the stock valve, chipped, works fine.
chris