Buck, the friendly Spider

["AlfaBill - Mastro Alfa Romeo/Subaru Inc." <mastro@domain.elided>]

> My 82 Spider has a tendency to "buck" or "surge" under anything but light 1st
> gear acceleration.  I have replaced the engine mounts but not the transmission
> mount.  Could the tranny mount be causing this?   It does not occur in other
> gears.
> 
> On the good side of things, I passed emissions today with flying colors!  As
> my wife and are likely moving to California, I checked my numbers against
> their minimums and would pass there as well.  I'm very excited considering
> this car has the original convertor and o2 sensor (o2 sensor to be replaced as
> it's 106k old!).
> 
> thanks in advance,
> 
> Brad
> 


Brad et al,

The problem is most likely a tear in  the big black hose
going over the cam cover
If it has voids, things get ugly, and tape/silicone/old
oatmeal will not cure it.

Replace it with a new one and all should be well, $45 new
OEM.

If it is ripped, it throws off all the references for the
Bosch systems and tries to stall. then the engine rocks back
and it seals, tries to run, bucks... 

This may be your problem, take a look at the flexibles
parts.

AB
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