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Old 12-03-2009
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Originally Posted by turbomart View Post
I used to have this prob & I believe its cause the hose is a bit short for when the motor leans over on hard acceleration.
It wont cause hard start but will mess with idle speed control.
I simply pulled hose partly off engine end (has fairly long fitting on TB anyway) & this fixed it.
Have since relocated whole vac solonoid bracket closer to motor (just drill two new holes).
I pulled the hose off slightly at the T/B end and bent the bracket that has the solenoid on it towards the motor and it seems to have fixed the prob. Hasn't popped off in over a week now