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Re: engine revving at idle
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Fri, 9 Jul 2010 01:03:32 -0400
...Very likely you have a worn throttle body, as somebody pointed out above. VW designed it poorly and when it wears it makes the...
Re: Throttle adjustment
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Sat, 24 May 2014 22:17:21 -0400
...slack out but not >sure what the deal is since the throttle body >has that vertical screw that holds the rod >steady in the...
Re: Are all 2.1 engines digifant?
Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
Sun, 4 May 2014 22:25:38 -0600
...If you haven't got > Bentley let me know and I'll photograph the pages for you. > > If the throttle body is worn (and...
Re: low power, no throttle response
Historical mailing list - Chuck Mathis
Fri, 16 Aug 2002 12:39:53 -0400
...sucking sound! Also check your full throttle position switch (I assume you have the two switch throttle body). If the boot or the hoses...
Re: Is there Throttle body how to?
Historical mailing list - John Meeks
Thu, 1 Oct 2009 09:08:36 -0400
...may have the > same > memory of this "how to fix the throttle body". It included a shimming or > something of the like to make...
Re: adjusting idle on 1.9
Historical mailing list - John Lauterbach
Fri, 20 Aug 2004 21:36:13 -0400
...some additional information is that the > throttle body has some light scraping on the bottom where the butterfly > plate is starting to scrape on...
'83-'85 hunting idle
Historical mailing list - Rocko Flamefart
Tue, 4 Feb 97 08:56:48 -0600
...but screw the book! :) a hunting idle can sometime be remedied by slowly adjusting the idle speed screw on the throttle body-- that big...
Re: First, apologies
Historical mailing list - robert shawn feller
Thu, 22 Jun 2006 21:38:03 -0400
...remove the air filter / > intake stuff until everything is clear to the right of the throttle > body, disconnect everything you need to from the...
Re: erratic idle
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Sat, 26 Feb 2000 03:09:04 -0500
...It's the precise symptom of a faulty throttle-position switch. On the throttle body you have either two switches, one of which must...
Re: 91 Carat - Rpm hunting
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Sat, 23 Oct 2010 15:37:50 -0700
...If I found a throttle plate jamming at zero throttle in the bore of the throttle body .. I might tweak on that screw a...
Missing Throttle Postion Sensors?
Historical mailing list - WVVW
Sun, 7 Apr 2002 11:38:18 -0400
I was going through the Bentley manual trying to figure out my rough idle dilemma and I noticed that my throttle body doesn't...
Re: Throttle body
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Wed, 1 Jul 2015 23:02:51 -0400
At 07:30 PM 7/1/2015, John Rodgers wrote: >Help! It's totally disconnected,including the fastening screws, but I >can't budge...
Is there Throttle body how to?
Historical mailing list - T Collins
Wed, 30 Sep 2009 15:58:31 -0400
I have been looking all day and can not seem to find this TB how to that I seem to recall looking at. Should...
Re: Throttle switch confusion
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Sat, 4 Jul 2015 15:18:31 -0500
...to some slight extent maybe, and the > throttle plate shaft wandering around as the throttle body wears. On a new > one you can set...
Re: CO Adjusting Screw. PO Set it All The Way In? Base Setting?
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Thu, 21 Jun 2012 23:48:28 -0700
...air , and air flow not being fully right , and that fits throttle body. If it's uneven in a subtle way I think Air...
Re: Throttle body question-Throttle switch!
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Fri, 13 Jun 2014 20:10:11 -0700
I think tencentlife had a vacuum switch out before GW did. I thought about buying his but stalling as I don't plan keeping...
Re: 1.9 idle woes
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Sat, 18 Mar 2000 11:26:39 -0500
...or misadjusted idle switch (on the throttle body). Switch should close at closed throttle and full throttle (if there are two switches, one closes...
Re: Sticky Accelerator Cable
Historical mailing list - Jean-Guy Savoie
Wed, 4 Jul 2001 23:43:29 -0300
...I suspect worn throttle bushings? or misplaced throttle "butterfly" sticking in the throttle body? My theory: as soon as it opens a little, it...
Re: An intro and Throttle Body leak question
Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
Wed, 16 Mar 2011 08:19:48 -0700
...There seems to > be a leak in the shaft of the Throttle body-- we switched it out with > another ( used) and it too leaks...
Tightening the Throttle body
Historical mailing list - Mike Elliott
Fri, 23 Jun 2006 10:48:57 -0700
I have developed a leak in the gasket/boot/rubber bit that goes between the throttle body (TB) and the air distribution manifold on...
Re: '87 GL passenger van parts for sale
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Mon, 24 Mar 2003 16:45:53 -0600
Birkenfeld Jeff wrote: > engine components like >heads-rockers-intake-throttle body intake boot are up for grabs, > Do you have an Idle Stabilizer Valve...
Re: need afm to throttle body hose aircooled,
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Tue, 17 Jun 2003 22:12:24 -0700
TIA Keivn 81 Vanagon -------------------------- 81 Vanagon should have electronic distributor. distributor should be a 205s if is a federal non CA. www.oldvolkshome.com...
Re: Not typical bucking
Historical mailing list
Thu, 26 Aug 2004 07:27:02 -0400
Check the three alignments in the Bentley dealing with the Throttle body. Do the idle position sensor alignment last. Ken Lewis 86 Transporter Crew...
Re: Jerks/surges when going from coasting to acceleration
Historical mailing list - Kenneth Lewis
Sun, 22 Apr 2007 09:54:31 -0400
You weren't quite clear, is it a diesel you are having problems with? If not I would tackle the three throttle body adjustments...
Re: Throttle Body swap later 2.1 off a late 1.9 into early 1.9
Historical mailing list - Geza Polony
Thu, 25 Oct 2007 14:41:28 -0400
Frank, Could you explain where you "shim it up?' Would that be like a washer around the shaft--if so, how thick? Etc. Eventually...
Re: Throttle Valve Switch
Historical mailing list - Jonce Fancher
Wed, 14 Sep 2005 22:19:07 -0400
Hi Marlan or John well i got to wondering if i had a throttle body of that style or not and i do. i...
Re: Idle Control System Explanation, please?
Historical mailing list - Craig C Forney
Fri, 13 Mar 2015 21:06:38 -0700
...Ive got a rebuilt throttle body > with a brand new TPS from Gowesty in the mail now, as I highly suspect I > have a...
Re: High Idle Speed Problem
Historical mailing list
Wed, 6 Dec 1995 21:48:25 -0500
...cause this problem, I would first check the throttle valve switch located underneath the throttle body. I had a idle problem that occured recently...
Re: First, apologies
Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
Thu, 22 Jun 2006 17:28:03 -0700
...remove the air filter / > intake stuff until everything is clear to the right of the throttle > body, disconnect everything you need to from the...
Re: Hesitation off idle, throttle body issues?
Historical mailing list - Neil N
Mon, 12 Jan 2015 12:26:42 -0800
...I'm moving the > lever with my hand to check the adjustment of the throttle switch. I'm > adjusting the throttle switch as outlined...
Re: is it possible to not have a TPS?
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Mon, 4 Jun 2007 22:56:36 -0400
...But, i do have a vaccuum port at the front of the throttle body that has a 1 inch hose in it and a...
Re: Throttle body
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Wed, 1 Jul 2015 22:40:09 -0500
...Very carefully taped in, don't dig into the housing or the > T-body. > > Skipper > > > > It's totally disconnected,including the fastening screws, but...
Re: Analog TPS fitted to a WBX throttle body?
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Wed, 11 Feb 2004 00:36:35 -0600
...know >anything about them, or how they typically mount to >the throttle body. The sensor needs to output 0-5V >(linear). > >Do you of...
Throttle position switch COVER!! Who knew ??
Historical mailing list - John Meeks
Sat, 11 Aug 2012 23:11:09 -0400
Hey Vanagon addicts, Had my throttle body out to swap in a better TPS and remembered ordering a cover from one of the list...
Re: throttle bodies - older motor with 85 tb??
Historical mailing list
Fri, 4 Apr 1997 20:18:44 +0000
> Mine is late 85 build and the single switch is Underneath a plate located > directly under the throttle body. The plate will have two...
'81 2.0 F.I. Rep'l... Throttle linkage diagram?
Historical mailing list - Jon Joyce
Sun, 1 Sep 2002 23:45:43 -0500
It appears I may be missing some parts for the the throttle body linkage on th F.I. system I'm installing in my...
Vacuum leak sources
Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
Tue, 16 May 2000 10:33:59 EDT
...Fuel Pressure Reg mount Throttle Body gasket Idle speed valve rubber boot vacuum line from fuel tank vent system Throttle body: Butterfly Shaft Seals...
Re: throttle cable repair/replace
Historical mailing list - Harmon Seaver
Wed, 24 Jul 2002 22:23:50 -0500
...Throttle cable broke right at the throttle body, with just the clamped-end stub left on the throttle valve. Metal fatigue. > > Since I absolutely...
Re: Lever on Throttle Body
Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
Sat, 14 Jun 2014 07:15:15 -0700
Distributing the load for less bushing wear? Karl Wolz Sent from my electronic umbilicus > On Jun 14, 2014, at 6:03 AM, Alistair Bell...
Re: Things your throttle body doesn't want you to know.
Historical mailing list - Richard A Jones
Fri, 28 May 2010 09:56:50 -0600
Phil Eslin in Albuquerque rebuilds them. Beautiful work--I've seen one. Plus, he's a super guy--and his '87 Syncro looks like...
removing intake manifold 2.1L
Historical mailing list - Dan Barrett
Mon, 7 Jul 2003 11:19:18 -0400
...the intake manifold on? It's kind of obscured by the throttle body, but I'm not sure how much stuff I have to...
Re: Throttle body question-Throttle switch!
Historical mailing list - George Laubach
Sat, 14 Jun 2014 07:49:28 -0400
...Throttle body question-Throttle switch! > > > No, seems I was right the first time. Checked the website, says it works on > all wbx from 85...
Re: 1987 VAN IDLE
Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
Tue, 16 Oct 2007 09:39:59 -0400
...If you look directly down at the throttle body with a flashlight you will see a metal plate sticking out from the bottom on...
Re: will a 2.1L long block work with 1.9L FI and hardware?
Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
Mon, 11 Mar 2002 20:08:01 -0800
...I used my 1.9 throttle body assy without any problems. Cheers JIm 84 Westy 2.1 "On The Road" 68 Beetle "Local (or...
Re: Bostig engine
Historical mailing list - Doug Alcock
Mon, 24 Aug 2009 09:51:58 -0400
You could check out getting a different throttle body. I just had an auto tranny put in my 84 (with an I4 engine). I...
Re: throttle switch
Historical mailing list - Dan N
Wed, 13 Jan 2021 16:56:20 -0800
...In the meantime I am searching for a replacement and so far > > only found the entire throttle body on GoWesty. I do not need...
Re: Digifant de-evolution?
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Mon, 29 Apr 2002 16:59:38 -0500
...Adjust the big slot headded screw on the throttle body until the idle is about 900 rpm (works best on mine). Then shut down...
Re: No idle when engine cold
Historical mailing list - Alex MeVay
Wed, 22 Apr 2020 09:20:31 -0700
...Have you checked the idle adjustment (bypass screw on throttle body)? I recall having similar symptoms when mine was set too low (screw damaged...
Re: anybody have 1.9TD w/ air cooled tranny
Historical mailing list - Jeff Ensing
Wed, 1 Feb 2006 12:30:23 EST
ask him to check his throttle body for diesel "coking" I have seen two year old 1.9's towed in and act like...
Re: Throttle switch confusion
Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
Thu, 2 Jul 2015 17:56:32 -0700
...Throttle switch confusion As I sit here am looking at the throttle body for my 2.1L WBX. It's oriented so the manifold...
Re: TIICO: cruise control/parts
Historical mailing list - Cookson, Noel
Thu, 20 Jun 2002 10:53:23 -0500
...The mount point was chosen so that the CC's throttle arm was in nearly the same plane as the throttle body pulley and...
Re: CO Adjusting Screw, Throttle Valve Switch Test Light Video etc.
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Tue, 26 Jun 2012 21:35:46 -0700
...Sure would be nice if you had another throttle body or two to try. One of my vans did that whistle thing. It was...
Re: Failed emission test
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Wed, 1 Jun 2011 12:46:40 -0400
...It's delicate and expensive and the book procedure isn't sufficient on a worn throttle body. Yrs, d
Re: 85 Vangon revs drops, revs drops, revs drops, and then dies after a few minutes of this cycle
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Mon, 24 Jan 2011 14:52:59 -0800
...besdies the throttle switch not making contact ( and I had to remove the throttle body to get that working and moving again ..some are...
Diesel injector pump swap question
Historical mailing list - Felder
Wed, 22 Oct 2003 11:13:45 -0700
...The "throttle" levers on the two are different, though, in that the lever for the vanagon installation is configured to clear the engine hatch...
Re: throttle valve cable spring installation
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Wed, 23 Oct 2002 20:26:08 -0500
...The difference is that the Manual Tranny models just lock down under the throttle body lever. The automatics pass though the throttle body lever...
Re: Powerwashing FAIL
Historical mailing list - John Bange
Sun, 24 Jan 2010 09:04:20 -0800
...Standard tuning procedure is to disconnect the idle stabilizer and set the bypass air on the throttle body so the engine idles in the...
Re: SOMETIMES IT WILL, OTHER TIMES IT WON'T
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Mon, 10 Apr 2023 09:39:23 -0500
...spark plugs and the spark plugs wires. > - Clean the throttle body. > - Adjust the throttle body switch. > > and maybe... > - replace the Temp2 sensor at the...
Re: Quick throttle body re-bush
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Sat, 13 Sep 2014 13:01:42 -0700
...ca> wrote: > > >> http://shufti.wordpress.com/2014/09/13/vanagon-quick-throttle-body-re-bush/ > > > > -- > Neil n > > Blog: tubaneil.blogspot.ca > > '88 Westy http...
Re: purpose of throttle valve adj.
Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
Sat, 18 Nov 2000 17:00:45 GMT
James, The throttle body on my '87 has worn to the extent that the butterfly plate does not always return to the exact same...