If the cracks in the rubber are significant then the effect would be the
entry of unmetered air and a general leaning out of the fuel/air mixture.
Most likely symptoms would be hard starting, particularly when cold, and
higher operating temps.  If the leaks were big enough, then no start.
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Tom Young                       '81 Vanagon
Lafayette, CA 94549         '82 Westfalia
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----- Original Message -----
From: "Marc Perdue" <marcperdue@ADELPHIA.NET>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Friday, April 18, 2003 3:57 PM
Subject: What symptoms from leaking AFM boot?

> Since I never got an answer when I asked this question before, I'll ask
> again.  What symptoms would one likely see from a crack in the rubber
> boot between the AFM and the throttle body?
>
> Thanks,
> Marc Perdue