Re: Choking on itself !!!!!!!

["Bill" <billfree@interlynx.net>]

Martin
Check the hose odd shape runs down right side of engine viewing from the
front. It is near the back bottom,check for holes. Also the large 2 1/2 
inch hose at the left top front. I have had both these go and creates
leakes the motor does noty like and acts up more when hot.

Regards Bill

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> From: quattro@rogerswave.ca
> To: quattro@coimbra.ans.net
> Subject: Choking on itself !!!!!!!
> Date: November 7, 1996 12:46 PM
> 
> Yes it did, or should I say, it does.
> The problem is that during my morning commute something happened.
> The car started to choke on itself as soon as any (very little) 
> throttle was applied.  The car still idled properly and could get 
> going but it would take about 1/4" of throttle and take about 5min to 
> reach any reasonable speed.  The shaking seamed as if it's going to 
> rip the motor mounts off.  Somhow I got to my destination (school) 
> and left it for about 6 hours.  The car started fine when cold, so I 
> thought I'll try to go home.  The gas tank was almost empty so 
> started looking for a gas station.  I thought I'll never get there 
> since the choking returned some time after the car has wormed up (15 
> min. yes it is hard to find a gas station in downtown Toronto).  
> After filling up the car started acting as nothing ever happened.
> Happy to get rid of my problem I get on the highway just to find 30 
> min. later that the problem is comming back.  This time slowly.  It 
> would choke only if half to full throttle was applied.  
> As I got closer to home it got worse and worse.   
> Here is some usefull info.
> I did full tune-up 10000km ago.   The fuel pump relay was replaced then 
> also since it failed from unknown reason.  The new one seames to run 
> a little worm.  The fuel pump makes the usual bzzzz.  
> I don't have any of the test equipment like fuel pressure gauge or 
> such so I can't perform any of the tests that Bentley specifies.
> If anyone has been where no man whants to bee (my problem) please 
> respond since I need the car tomorrow to go to school.  For now I'll 
> be in the garage scratching my head.  I don't even know if it's 
> electric or fuel.  Please help!
> Thanks!
> Martin Pajak
> quattro@rogerswave.ca
> 1982 Coupe (426,000 km and choking)
> 1984 4000s quattro (320,000 km under the wrench)
> 1970 Porsche 911E Targa (also under the wrench)
> 
> Who put my tools in the dishwasher?