your term   is a very accurate description and  would work,  as was John
Wessel's, whom I regard as a full on probably-a-master tech even, so sure
wanted to acknowledge the accuracy of what he offered.
But  still not the phase I'm thinking of.

----- Original Message -----
From: "Chris S" <szpejankowski@GMAIL.COM>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Friday, October 10, 2008 9:37 PM
Subject: Re: The Value Of a Mechanic That Knows the Vanagon

> Unmetered?
>
> On 10/10/08, John Wessels <EUROMOG@aol.com> wrote:
>> In a message dated 10/10/2008 8:20:59 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time,
>> scottdaniel@TURBOVANS.COM writes:
>>
>> tech  trivia quiz : What is the technical term for 'air leaks in' that
>> occur
>> between the throttle plate and the air flow meter  ?
>>
>>
>>
>> un measured intake air.
>>
>> John and  Glori
>> Glori's Import Service
>> 2690 Florin Road, Suite 108
>> Sacramento, CA  95822
>> 916-395-4175
>> www.glorisimportserviceautorepair.com
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