stalling in reverse #2

[haddles13]

Did i mention this is an automatic - not a manual-- i know that this stalling is not suppossed to be happening... I also find it odd that it seems to be happening either when I start the car up for the first time in the morning, or while it is on an incline.... Thank you for any advise/info you can provide!

Original message: I recently purchased (as in LAST week) a 2003 VW Jetta 1.8 T (with tiprtonic), 57K, and everything seems to be in good working condition. I've noticed though that usually when I put my car in reverse, it seems to feel like it's going to stall (and one night it did!!). I've taken it back to the dealership(not a VW dealership- but a very trusted and reliable one) and they say they can't find anything wrong....(it's even still under an extended warranty)-- any ideas of what could be causing this sensation and causing the car to stall in reverse?? PLEASE HELP!! I'm really worried...

[boschmann]

1.8t engines were known for vacuum hoses that would crack & leak, most are hidden under the top plastic cover and under the intake manifold.