After driving the car for several more days, I thought I would add that my car starts much better. I used to have to jab the gas pedal a bit when I went to start the car or it would require a second try to start it. It starts without having to do this anymore! SWEET! I definitely had a leakdown issue even with no visible split in the hose, I even disected the old short hose with a razor blade and no splitsbut tiny cracks and generally hardened rubber, so I can see how it (apparently) was not sealing well.
Charles
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'91 164L 5 speed 180k and counting
Chattanooga, TN - Home of the new VDUB factory!