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>These come from the latest issue of Import Service, May '96:
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>Bucking engine, irratic idle and performance:
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>Several Porches have been seen with torn intake air boots, torn in 
>the area between the air flow meter and the throttle body. This can 
>happen very easily with Vanagons as the engine mounts allow a lot of 
>flex and the air cleaner is firmly fastened to the body.  As the 
>engine rocks, the cracks open up and admit 'false' air which can cause all 
>sorts of nasties.  Check the intake boot very carefully for a split 
>or deep crack.
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> Yeah  It was torn on the engine that I currently have out of my Vanagon.
Had to order a new one. I think it was 63 bucks.
Todd Francis 
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