RE: Hesitation in 86' 5ktq

[quk@isham-research.demon.co.uk (Phil Payne)]

In message <000901bef8ab$496e1600$0100005a@hwrd1.md.home.com> ncraft1@home.com writes:

> First thing to check is the vacuum hose that goes to the wastegate and
> controls the amount of boost. If this hose has a hole in it, the wastegate
> will allow too much boost and the computer cuts the fuel to protect the
> engine, resulting in the symptoms you describe. The wastegate is at the back
> of the engine, easily visible from above. Roundish greyish thing. The hose
> is fabric covered, about 1/2" diameter and attaches to the underside of the
> wg, from the passenger side. Feel the underside of the hose, it will be all
> crumbly and rotten. Replace it with some nice rubber hose from AutoZone or
> somewhere.

Saw two of these within an hour last month.  Usual symptom on a 5kt is
boost rising to 1.7 bar or so.

I now carry two pieces of hose already cut to length.  The old hose is
often so porous that it's completely oil- and fuel-soaked - they burn
like torches.

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 Phil Payne
 UK Audi quattro Owners Club
 Phone: 0385 302803   Fax: 0870 0883933