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• WTB: 2.1 Intake Parts
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Berg
  Mon, 13 Nov 2023 07:53:09 -0500
  ...Looking for the following parts if anybody has them: - 2.1 throttle body - 2.1 intake plenum - 2.1 3 groove pulley - 2.1...
• Idle Switch
  Historical mailing list - Dave Baker
  Fri, 20 Dec 2002 13:04:19 -0600
  Welp, I definitely now have a bad idle switch (the one at the base of the throttle body). I checked a couple of our...
• Re: tools for adjusting throttle switch
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Fri, 9 Mar 2001 13:21:53 -0700
  ...tools for adjusting throttle switch > You need to remove the throttle body with switch to adjust it, trust me > on this, and have a...
• Re: Subject: Re: Idle Stabilizer Valve - Later UPDATE: problem *NOT*
  Historical mailing list - awolfoutwest69
  Thu, 25 May 2006 08:15:34 -0600
  ...Since you have to (at least it makes it much easier) take off the throttle body to install the new switch, take the time...
• Re: Tips and Tricks Requested - Starter Change
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Tue, 21 Jun 2011 21:15:52 -0700
  ...that if the air filter box and the AFM (not the |throttle body - but AFM) is removed, both the top retaining |bolt and the...
• Re: does aux air reg affect idele after warm up 1.9
  Historical mailing list - Spencer Allen
  Mon, 9 May 2016 21:04:10 -0400
  ...the 85 1.9 has the '2.1 style throttle switch' ...mounted on the underside of the throttle body. if the allen screw and...
• Re: idle problems
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 17 Aug 2010 17:09:30 -0700
  ...idle problems > strange problem with 1985 manual 80,000 miles. > surging idle, > throttle body tight and returns to stop every time. switch ok and...
• Re: Lockers -- how hard to install LLSD?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 10 May 2011 15:43:32 -0700
  ...rod too. >> >> you either remove the throttle body from the plenum, and rotate the >> whole throttle body to screw or unscrew in the rod...
• idle/full throttle switch replacement
  Historical mailing list - Karl F. Bloss
  Wed, 5 Aug 1998 22:19:46 -0500
  ...is there a trick to removing all that frabbitz? Looks like I need to take off the air cleaner, AFM, throttle body, possibly remove...
• Re: Throttle switch confusion
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 2 Jul 2015 19:59:10 -0400
  At 07:36 PM 7/2/2015, John Rodgers wrote: >As I sit here am looking at the throttle body for my 2.1L...
• Re: Vanagon Syndrome/AFM Mounting Orientation?
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Fri, 7 Feb 2020 10:25:18 -0800
  ...unlike Motronic, Digifant is not able to compensate for things like minor vacuum leaks due to normal wear at throttle body. e.g. Motronic...
• Screeching noise (distributor)...
  Historical mailing list - Daniel Schmitz
  Mon, 27 Mar 2000 15:52:10 -0800
  ...the distributor body or some other non-rotating part, causing the noise. The screeching is quite loud, and seems proportional to throttle opening, but...
• Re: 2.1 engine tuning?? Better subject
  Historical mailing list - John Meeks
  Fri, 18 Dec 2009 19:44:49 -0500
  ...worn throttle body Throttle Position Switch stuck or mis adjusted intake air getting sucked in after the AFM John Meeks '91 Multivan Northern Michigan...
• Re: throttle switch
  Historical mailing list - Neil
  Mon, 11 Jan 2021 22:22:30 -0800
  ...As adjuster cam is turned (adjusted), that cam moves the switch >> body which in turn affects where the metal switch arm is located >> relative...
• GREAT LINK TO OLD CAR CARB'S Re: Throttle body repair..
  Historical mailing list - --------
  Fri, 26 Oct 2007 14:32:47 -0400
  http://www.carburetor.ca/carbs/catalog/Dodge/Dodge6.htm Thanks Ken......... Kenneth Lewis wrote: > Found these TB shaft repair tool : > http://www.supercooltools.com...
• unstable idle
  Historical mailing list - James Digennaro
  Tue, 4 Feb 1997 19:29:31 -0500 (EST)
  ...There are two switches on the throttle body, one is a full throttle enrichment switch the other cuts the fuel when decelerating. When the...
• Re: "Hunting Idle"
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Wed, 18 Mar 1998 10:52:03 -0800
  ...You should remove the throttle body, clean it up, lubricate the throttle plate a bit so that it travels smoothly and test the switch...
• RnR - Air and Vacuum/Coolant - Van Runs Terrible
  Historical mailing list - Ryan Perry
  Thu, 23 Oct 2014 16:00:35 -0400
  So, some of you have helped me as I redid my Throttle Body, Air Plenum and Intake Runners. I buttoned everything up being very...
• Fuel Injector Question....Anyone...Anyone...Anyone...
  Historical mailing list - Jesse and Monica Johnson
  Wed, 17 Sep 2003 20:39:13 -0400
  ...done this before? thanks everyone, jesse 89 carat...with a clean throttle body and freshly adjusted throttle switch.....and finally a good idle...yeah!!
• Re: still high idle and rough running at star-up
  Historical mailing list - Edward Duntz
  Sun, 30 Dec 2007 21:59:29 -0500
  ...be working; I had the same problem with a the original throttle body and switch. I'm trying to figure out if the two...
• Re: Idle Control System Explanation, please?
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Fri, 13 Mar 2015 18:32:53 -0700
  ...Install the new throttle body and work down the list from there. Be sure to check for vacuum leaks and clean all the engine...
• Re: Throttle switch questions
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sat, 29 Apr 2000 22:02:36 -0400
  ...how much of a PITA is it to pull the throttle body >and clean/adjust the switch? If you're not unlucky you won...
• Re: High Idle
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 1 Sep 2010 13:34:20 -0700
  ...the throttle plate can stick in the bore of the throttle body too, like get stuck a bit at idle after sitting. the tiny...
• Re: throttle shaft bushings ?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 14 Jan 2006 19:04:01 -0500
  I have yet service a throttle body for worn bushings. Yes, they do wear, especially on the automatics, but the wear has yet to...
• Re: Throttle Valve Switch
  Historical mailing list - Scott Longing
  Wed, 28 Aug 2002 13:26:43 -0400
  ...t find it! I see NO electrical connections anywhere >near >the throttle body nor do I see the adjustment plate or the switch >itself...
• Re: high idle when hot
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Tue, 22 Jul 2008 06:13:31 EDT
  ...The condition of the throttle body is also suspect as the butterfly may have worn a groove into the throat of the throttle body...
• Re: CV grease
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Farrugia
  Tue, 22 Feb 2005 00:20:44 -0500
  ...Will > > replace. > > > > So, for the throttle body - does anyone have a 1.9 throttle in good > > condition, or know of one in a VA...
• DIGIJET OR DIGIFANT............which is the BETTER fuel injection for performance?
  Historical mailing list - Smola, Tony
  Wed, 17 Apr 2002 23:21:31 -0500
  ...programmable fi from techtronics? digijet controls with digifant injectors and dififant throttle body? Robert from Boston Bobs? what do you think since you have...
• Re: 1.9 runs better with 02 sensor disconnected-kinda long cause I need to ventialte
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Thu, 16 Mar 2006 11:22:29 -0500
  This is an early WBX throttle body. It has no idle stop adjustment.I would like to swap out a O2 sensor with my...
• Re: CO Adjusting Screw. PO Set it All The Way In? Base Setting?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 22 Jun 2012 01:11:56 -0700
  ...Of course there will always be some air flow through it since in both versions of wbxr throttle body throttle plate there is provison...
• Re: "sticky" new Gowesty throttle body
  Historical mailing list - Andrew R.
  Fri, 6 Oct 2017 07:55:55 -0700
  ...Vanagon Mailing List [ > Subject: "sticky" new Gowesty throttle body > > Hi all, > > Have a couple hundred miles on the this unit now. Initial feedback was...
• Re: Help! 1.9 idle/ stalling problem !!!!!
  Historical mailing list - Tracy Bonin
  Fri, 18 Jul 2003 07:24:26 -0700
  ...I'm picturing in my head that the boot directly before the throttle body is nothing more than a soft rubber sleeve that you...
• Re: 2.0L Conversion 5K update, longish
  Historical mailing list - Randolph Feuerriegel
  Tue, 21 Sep 1999 11:50:19 -0700
  ...The Eurospec for example using the VW manifold has the throttle body at the back end. My throttle body faces the front. You should...
• Re: Throttle body
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Wed, 1 Jul 2015 20:49:23 -0700
  ...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: Throttle tension spring... Purpose?
  Historical mailing list - John Meeks
  Sat, 4 May 2013 22:06:39 -0400
  ...RPMs fall to normal when I rotate the tab to the > counterclockwise > position. > > I've cleaned the throttle body and lubed the return spring...
• Vacuum line question
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Wed, 10 Jun 2009 18:56:10 -0700
  ...there are two grey plastic lines, one from the throttle body and the other from the idle control valve, if I have that right...
• adjusting idle speed and switch lever position..
  Historical mailing list - John Dagastino
  Wed, 15 May 2002 16:02:32 -0700
  ...took the throttle body loose, now it's all outta whack. how do i make it right again? should the idle be adjusted by...
• Re: Throttle position switch COVER!! Who knew ??
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 11 Aug 2012 21:04:05 -0700
  ...Scott www.turbovans.com On 8/11/2012 8:11 PM, John Meeks wrote: > Hey Vanagon addicts, > > Had my throttle body out to swap...
• Throttle Valve Switch - Lesson Learned
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 22 Oct 2007 11:04:12 -0400
  ...Beginning in late '85, the Digijet TVS is one unit that sits under the throttle body, upside down. (Prior to mid-'85, there were...
• Re: What next??????
  Historical mailing list - Dave Bayer
  Fri, 29 Jan 1999 19:49:04 -0800
  ...You might pull it off at the throttle body and check if covering the hole in the throttle body changes anything... And also try...
• Re: 2.l idle issues continued
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 10 Feb 2002 22:22:19 -0600
  ...about 850-900 rpm. > > I checked rubber boot from AFM to throttle body, it is fine(actually took it off) > ;ooked for other vac...
• Re: "sticky" new Gowesty throttle body
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 6 Oct 2017 16:42:19 +0000
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• Re: tiico question
  Historical mailing list - Bill Knight
  Fri, 10 Aug 2001 13:41:11 -0400
  ...The brass fittings on >the throttle body are a de-icing feature for extreme cold weather >conditions. Coolant runs though the body. > >I am...
• Re: Orphan Wire Needs Help
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 28 Mar 2000 17:35:42 EST
  ...You should be able to feel the switch under the throttle body and then try to trace out the wire to find the plug...
• is it possible to not have a TPS?
  Historical mailing list - craig cowan
  Mon, 4 Jun 2007 21:34:54 -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: Lube the accelerator cable on a vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Thu, 13 May 2010 22:00:15 -0700
  you have I4 right? accel cable to throttle body... is just connected to short arm and ball joint or do you have the plastic...
• Re: FS: ECU and AFM for 2.1L
  Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
  Mon, 29 Apr 2002 10:09:42 -0400
  ...I'm not sure > about the throttle body though. I converted my '85 to use a 2.1 and the '85 > throttlebody fit the...
• Re: Idle Control System Explanation, please?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 15 Mar 2015 11:55:28 -0400
  I doubt you really need a throttle body. Unless it is worn to the point the throttle plate is binding or sticking it is...
• Re: will a 2.1L long block work with 1.9L FI and hardware?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 11 Mar 2002 21:25:51 -0500
  ...pipes on the top of teh engine that goes from the throttle body to teh heads) Matthew Pollard "Racing with the wind and flirting...
• Understanding AFC fuel injection--question
  Historical mailing list - Adam Puzerewski
  Sun, 30 Dec 2001 18:33:27 -0500
  ...Now, there is no sensor, or anything on the throttle body, so how does this auxillary air regulator do anything? The air still ends...
• Fuel rail spewing gas
  Historical mailing list - Bill Marshall
  Wed, 23 Apr 2003 22:16:38 EDT
  ...All parts went in, and as I was warned the throttle body was laying against the fuel rail. I bolted it down anyway, and...
• 1980 vanagon EGR valve/cleaning???
  Historical mailing list - Sean Garrett
  Sat, 10 Feb 2001 11:06:18 -0700
  ...I have some chem dip that I used for the throttle body but it cant be used with plastic components. Are there any in...
• Van Bucking (Ideas?)
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 7 Jan 2000 11:12:11 EST
  ...I lubed and cleaned the throttle body but it didn't help. So I adjusted the switch position so that when the throttle closed...
• Re: Throttle Valve Switch
  Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
  Wed, 28 Aug 2002 21:30:58 -0400
  ...t find it! I see NO electrical connections anywhere near > > the throttle body nor do I see the adjustment plate or the switch itself...
• Re: Surging 1.9 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Resiolute
  Mon, 2 Oct 2006 21:31:06 -0700
  ...While you are here it's also > wise to check the throttle body itself. When you grab the shaft you > should be able to...
• Re: throttle to intake body tightness
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
  Fri, 17 Aug 2001 09:54:43 -0700
  Be sure to check the spot where the oil dipstick goes into the case. This has been a problem spot for at least one...
• Re: Digitool test results--no throttle switch LED at idle
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 2 Oct 2008 19:15:58 -0400
  At 06:53 PM 10/2/2008, Jim Felder wrote: >How do I get to this switch? It/they are on the throttle body...
• Re: Idle at 1900 rpm
  Historical mailing list - Cooper, Jonathan R.
  Thu, 30 Nov 2000 09:14:52 -0500
  ...If the switch is working properly then I would check the adjustment of your idle air screw (on throttle body) and then vacuum lines...
• Re: Throttle stop switch? Stumbles on resume throttle..
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Sun, 10 Mar 2013 14:18:16 -0700
  ...throttle body.� I assume that is the throttle stop switch.���It seems to activate (mechanically) properly...it "click" when you just crack the throttle...
• =?utf-8?Q?Re=3A_Are_all_2.1_engines_digifant=3F?=
  Historical mailing list - Mike Holm Toronto
  Mon, 5 May 2014 05:57:47 -0400
  ...If you haven't got > Bentley let me know and I'll photograph the pages for you. > > If the throttle body is worn (and...