Re: Fixing vac leak messes things up

[Huw Powell <audi@mediaone.net>]

> The new problem that arose is an occasional period of uneven power,
> sometimes leading to a stall or near stall. Restarts usually on first
> attempt.
> 
> Accidentally, while investigating, I knocked off the vac hose which enters
> along side the injectors. As the hose sucked air, the engine breathed a sigh
> of relief. I temporarily created a small leak at they Y hose that I replaced
> & things seem somewhat better.
> 
> Can anyone help me here? Did someone connect my vacuum system backwards
> somewhere? Any BTDT?

At first I weas going to suggest a cat element moving around blocking
gas flow sometimes, but disconnecting the injector air shroud hose made
it "better"...? considering that makes a before the throttle plate and
after it unmetered air leak...

have you checked the air filter, and the air mass plate for cleanliness?

-- 
Huw Powell

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82 Audi Coupe; 84 4kq; 85 Coupe GT; 73 F250