Re: vacuum leak questions

[16v Jason <jason@scirocco.org>]

At 02:09 PM 5/1/2000 , Alex Ting wrote:

>What are the best methods to locate vacuum leaks in a
>regular CIS system?

Spray very strong carb cleaner around the engine while it's running.  Any 
vacuum leaks will kill the engine very quickly.


>Is 22-24" of vacuum at idle too much and would it cause
>running problems like low end hesitation?

Dunno, sorry.


>And, I know this is a sorta general question, but what else would
>cause a low end hesitation, and then disappear when boost (turbo car)
>kicks in around 3K?

Probably something ignition-related.  Check distributor, wires, and plugs.

GL!
Jason




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