Re: start then stall 4kq

[Audi200TQ@aol.com]

I have had similar problems (would start, run then die) with my 90 200TQ, but
it always ends up being a vacuum related problem.  Especially with the turbo,
does the 4000 have similar vacuum problems?


In a message dated 97-02-13 04:25:40 EST, you write
 
 At 09:53 PM 2/12/97 -0700, you wrote:
 >My 85 4kq, 127k miles, will start, run for a few seconds, then stall. 
 >It acts as if it is fuel-starved (it has 1/2 a tank.)  No amount of
 >pedal coaxing matters.  Fuel filter and pump changed 10k miles ago, and
 >recently running like a champ. 
 >
 
> OK.  I am going totally non-technical here.  I have found that think weird
>first when dealing with my 4k.  I will laugh so hard if I am right about
> this one.  OK, you have a big hose on your left side that attaches to your
> air flow plate or whatever you call it.  It is right behind your fuel
> injection.  Funny looking hose with a bunch of little pits in it.  Pull on
> that and if it lifts up then that is your problem, retighten it's clamp and
> your problem is solved.  OK, it could also come off at other positions, if
>that isn't it check the other connections of that hose.
 
>Please let me know if that was the problem.  I had the exact same problem
>and it took me forever to find it because it would work sometimes then die.
> The hose rests right on top of it so it all looks OK, but it looses the
> seal sometimes.
 
 
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