Running problem to do with air filter.

ping

I had the subi engine running today but I could only keep it running by putting my hand over the air in let, using my hand to control how it runs i.e. when it's idling I need to kind of half cover the inlet and when the revs are up I can remove my hand. I tried fitting a piper cross air filter but it won't keep running past a couple of seconds. Any ideas of what the problem could be other than a hose off or broken on the air pipe?

13 window deluxe · Posted: Mon Mar 21, 2011 9:00 pm Post subject:

you've got a air leak somewhere making it run lean covering the inlet is making it richer like a choke flap
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1975 rhd twin slider tintop (TBA)
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1990 T25 1Z 1.9tdi
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ElusiveStranger · Posted: Tue Mar 22, 2011 10:51 pm Post subject:

After air leaks I'd suggest: sticking IAC valve or MAF (buggered or bad connection)
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ping · Posted: Wed Mar 23, 2011 1:22 pm Post subject:

Its the MAF, i checked the codes and got one for that, it will run if i uplug it too so i've ordered a new one.

ElusiveStranger · Posted: Wed Mar 23, 2011 10:10 pm Post subject:

Whadda we win?
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'78 Bay, 2 litre 091 box, EJ20 NA & the ashtray's on the 'right' side.
I don't lean forward for hills any more Grin

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ping · Posted: Fri Mar 25, 2011 5:15 pm Post subject:

Satisfaction knowing you knew!

ElusiveStranger · Posted: Fri Mar 25, 2011 5:40 pm Post subject:

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'78 Bay, 2 litre 091 box, EJ20 NA & the ashtray's on the 'right' side.
I don't lean forward for hills any more Grin

Bugger, missed out on "Live fast, die young"