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• Re: 78 Bus FI Help Needed...
  Historical mailing list - Sam Scholten
  Tue, 11 Aug 1998 10:20:42 -0700
  ...What I would do is trace all of the hoses coming from the throttle body. Check to see if any have slipped off of...
• Re: Air in the system
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Wed, 9 Oct 2002 12:39:48 -0300
  ...throttle and standing in front of the van?????&#160; be sure it's in neutral!!!&#160;&#160; :-))))&#160;&#160; M</span></font></div> </body...
• Re: Tightening the Throttle body
  Historical mailing list - Tim Demarest
  Fri, 23 Jun 2006 17:38:53 -0400
  ...leak in the gasket/boot/rubber bit that goes between >the throttle body (TB) and the air distribution manifold on this 84 >1.9L...
• Re: Power loss above 3000 rpms in 85 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 28 Jan 2007 10:56:36 -0500
  ...Could this be a problem with the throttle body switch? I put in a new throttle body switch about six months ago. Any suggestions...
• Re: throttle switch
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Mon, 18 Jan 2021 12:47:10 -0800
  ...to close the loop on this topic, I replaced the entire throttle body > and switch with the GoWesty kit. Being at best a novice...
• Re: Timing and hot starts (not)
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 12 Jul 2012 22:56:54 -0400
  ...The idle adjust screw is a plug about half an inch across with a big screw slot in it, inserted in the throttle body...
• Re: Welcome to Turbonator.com !
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Wed, 31 Aug 2005 21:23:51 -0700
  ...Now this dynamic swirling force of air hits a brick wall at idle, when the throttle body throttle plate is closed. 4. You push...
• Re: accelerator/throttle cable
  Historical mailing list - Jeff
  Fri, 29 Aug 2008 19:16:08 -0700
  ...cable to >the bell crank, and check that full throttle opening at the throttle body >can be achieved with the gas pedal on the...
• Re: hesitation
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Tue, 25 Feb 2003 21:09:56 -0600
  ...Might want to check the idle switch on the throttle body. Larry A.
• Re: Aux Air Valve becoming available as reman
  Historical mailing list - Geza Polony
  Wed, 20 Jun 2007 14:24:21 -0400
  ...am I right in thinking that the way these things work is by supplying a tiny bit more air to the throttle body and...
• Re: Throttle body question-Throttle switch!
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Fri, 13 Jun 2014 22:49:10 -0700
  Right Karl, I was confabulating with the GW. Alistair > On Jun 13, 2014, at 9:04 PM, Karl Wolz <wolzphoto@q.com> wrote: > > TCL...
• Re: throttle cable
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sat, 13 Apr 2002 19:44:34 -0500
  ...thing runs through a plastic housing. > >Loosen the cable on the throttle body and you can pull it out > through the > >engine compartment. > > So...
• Re: Low Idle w/A/C on 91 Westy
  Historical mailing list - kenneth d lewis
  Thu, 30 Jul 1998 10:05:34 EDT
  ...I would check everything before I start tweaking on the throttle body( this is advice I wish I would learn;^). Drive Safely & Good Luck...
• Re: Shortest rubber motor mount? (Vanagon/Jetta conversion)
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Thu, 25 Sep 2008 13:48:16 -0700
  ...Stock Jetta cable/housing goes from throttle body linkage, is secured at stock brace on intake manifold, then is secured to home made bracket...
• Re: Still running like crap, the saga continues
  Historical mailing list - jon
  Wed, 5 Mar 2008 13:52:56 -0800
  Besides fixing the throttle body leak, make sure you have no exhaust leaks. Those will throw off the O2 measurements, and the ECU will...
• Re: Lousy idle video
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel
  Wed, 21 Aug 2013 20:44:08 -0700
  ...somethin' ain't right ..possibly the throttle body itself. I have found up to 8 tiny air intake leaks too. other stuff too. hearing...
• Re: Engine Racing (not racing engine...)
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 24 Jul 2008 21:17:22 -0700
  ...If it won't return easily, you may be > suffering from a worn-out throttle body. Common. Relatively easy to get > fixed, but kind...
• Re: Dead Cylinder -91 Carat - 2.1 L WBX
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 15 Oct 2014 15:29:28 -0400
  ...Still no joy! The only thing left(not counting the AFM -and I get a good signal from it) is the throttle body and...
• 83 1.9 engine locked up solved
  Historical mailing list - Alan Gondry
  Wed, 3 Jul 2002 19:44:01 -0700
  ...Why was there fuel at the throttle body? Answer, fuel pressure regulator. Another problem solved.
• Breather hose
  Historical mailing list - JonR
  Mon, 3 Feb 2003 15:06:24 -0500
  ...the oil breather stack and the accordion tube on the AFM/throttle body). My buddy wants half, but I'm still going to have...
• Re: '87 Westy Weekender owner needs help!!!!!! 2.1L wbx running rich??? ideas??
  Historical mailing list - Benny boy
  Sun, 17 Jul 2005 10:56:57 -0400
  ...some are related to "grounds" problem, short in wires, AFM, bad seal at throttle body, air leak at intake... some when cold, some only...
• Re: throttle switch
  Historical mailing list - Bruce Todd
  Mon, 18 Jan 2021 14:25:16 -0800
  ...to close the loop on this topic, I replaced the entire throttle body > and switch with the GoWesty kit. Being at best a novice...
• Re: Vanagon Stalling Out While Driving
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Mon, 14 Apr 2025 22:34:26 +0000
  ...The problem turned out to be the throttle position switch. This switch is located on the underside of the throttle body, it tells the...
• Re: Power loss above 3000 rpms in 85 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Sam Stone
  Sun, 28 Jan 2007 11:25:34 -0600
  ...Could this be a >> problem with the throttle body switch? I put in a new throttle body >> switch about six months ago. Any suggestions...
• Vacuum from Brake Booster?
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Mon, 13 Jun 2005 11:37:45 -0700
  ...it comes out of the throttle body just behind (rear is rear) the #4 cylinder's intake manifold, then swings forward and through the...
• Re: Running rich.....me too
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Lewis
  Wed, 17 Oct 2007 17:09:52 -0400
  ...it's supposed to > physically open or shut the valve, right? The way it sits under the > throttle body, I don't understand how...
• Re: Auto trans operating test help? Rabbit Diesel E-Mode.
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 11 Nov 2012 08:58:43 -0500
  ...stay in neutral until you applied throttle. I'll bet that if we installed that valve body and shift detent in the Vanagon automatic...
• Re: 86 Syncro 2.1 surging at 2K rpm no load
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 24 May 2012 14:30:56 -0400
  ...86 Syncro 2.1 surging at 2K rpm no load Pulled the throttle body and low and behold..The throttle switch reads 1 ohm...
• Re: Throttle switches on 1.9 WBX
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Fri, 14 Apr 2000 08:19:56 -0700
  ...Instead of two switches on top of the throttle body there is now a single switch activated by a cam hiding under the TB...
• Re: Surging 1.9 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Resiolute
  Mon, 2 Oct 2006 20:26:27 -0700
  ...Frank Condelli was there and he was able to make it better > by adjusting the screws on the throttle body. That adjustment made if...
• Re: Power loss above 3000 rpms in 85 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Evan Mac Donald
  Sat, 27 Jan 2007 18:36:21 -0800
  ...Could this be a problem with the throttle body switch? I put in a new throttle body switch about six months ago. Any suggestions...
• Bride of RapidIdle
  Historical mailing list - Jon B Kanas
  Mon, 5 Feb 2001 15:39:52 -0700
  ...Sensor inexpensive and replace next warm opportunity; also checked idle switch on throttle body and pulled and cleaned idle air solenoid valve. All connections...
• Re: friday - home made rosin flux
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Fri, 15 Jun 2012 18:55:33 -0700
  I noticed on my spare intake plenum, the fat thing after the throttle body, that there is brazing on the crankcase vent intake line...
• Re: 84 running issue solved?
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Tue, 31 May 2022 12:16:16 -0400
  ...84 running issue solved? > > Eric, > The GoWesty replacement throttle body is a repair and upgrade part. Bearings, seals, and larger throttle opening. The 2...
• Re: revving idle --> 83 Westy gasser
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 27 Nov 2009 08:26:22 -0500
  ...i've replaced (From a well running engine, or new at time)- both temp sensors, replaced and re-adjusted both throttle body position switches...
• RPMs constant, but pulsing vibration at idle
  Historical mailing list - Kevin Duvernay
  Wed, 25 Mar 2015 13:51:41 -0500
  ...idle control valve idle control module throttle body throttle switch vacuum lines/hoses checked for intake leaks, none motor mounts transmission mount 02 sensor...
• Re: Help-crazy bouncing idle
  Historical mailing list - Tyler Hardison
  Sun, 30 Aug 2015 09:49:59 -0700
  ...Worn throttle body? Vacuum hoses? On Saturday, August 29, 2015, Larry Alofs <lalofs@gmail.com> wrote: > I assume by MAF you mean the AFM...
• Re: 2.1 VS 1.9 AFM
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 25 Jul 2010 16:09:19 -0700
  ...those are different diameters where they go on the throttle body , yes, but on the AFM upper end... they are the same. I run...
• Re: throttle body rebuild
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Mon, 19 Aug 2013 13:30:11 -0400
  ...On 2013-08-19, at 9:31 AM, Alistair Bell <albell@shaw.ca> wrote: > So you machine out the wear in the tb body...
• Digifant throttle position switch
  Historical mailing list - Karl F. Bloss
  Tue, 12 Oct 1999 14:49:44 -0400
  ...Check it by taking it off the throttle body and using a multi-meter. I adjusted it off the van, put it back - soon...
• Re: throttle shaft bushings ?
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Sat, 14 Jan 2006 16:37:44 -0500
  ...The proper term is "throttle body". About 60 hits."Throttle shaft" gets two hits. A new TB from VW costs $565, as of 2001...
• Re: Leak Down Test
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 20 Aug 2012 16:55:24 -0700
  re I did hear leaking at the throttle body, and at the adjacent cylinder to the test. On the face of it, that would...
• Re: bogging/stumblin after long descents
  Historical mailing list - Caston/Payne
  Thu, 3 Jun 1999 01:15:20 -0400
  ...Also do the capacitor fix, AFM ground, and clean out throttle body housing really well. You'll be glad you did. Dave & Sherrie Allentown...
• Re: No idle when engine cold
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Wed, 22 Apr 2020 17:12:19 -0400
  ...Have you > checked the idle adjustment (bypass screw on throttle body)? I recall > having similar symptoms when mine was set too low (screw damaged...
• Troubling warning lights
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 18 Aug 2018 10:53:14 -0400
  ...I just put in a new ECU, throttle body (electronic/drive by wire), and MAF. Cleaned and greased all connections in engine bay and...
• Rear brakes, 87 syncro - how long?
  Historical mailing list - van man
  Fri, 23 Aug 2002 08:16:27 -0700
  ...and have done other things like cv's, starter, slave, alternator, throttle body, etc. Im short on time these days, but 400-500 bucks...
• Re: need afm to throttle body hose aircooled,
  Historical mailing list - Kevin Carrubba
  Thu, 19 Jun 2003 23:16:40 EDT
  Hi Everyone, Just wanted to thank everyone for all your help on this and my calif emissions issues . I will be picking up my...
• VW part# 025919101
  Historical mailing list - Michael Rule
  Sun, 4 Jul 2004 12:21:44 -0400
  ...back of the engine right below (what I believe is) the throttle body, where the other end is plugged in with the part numbers...
• Quantum 5 cyl won't start( no Vanagon..)
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer 19618-5th Ave so Seattle WA 98148
  Fri, 29 Oct 1999 04:48:24 EDT
  ...Also I noticed a vacuum hose disconnected that comes off the end of a pressure regulator on the throttle body and I was told...
• Re: 84 vs 85 Digijet
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 6 Apr 2009 19:02:18 -0700
  ...If you need to, you just put the 84 throttle body and switches on the 85 engine. But basically a bolt-in. The 85...
• Re: Using American engines for Vanagon swap - why the heck not? - Long
  Historical mailing list - Walter Evens
  Sat, 23 Mar 2002 17:39:46 -0800
  ...TPSs and AFMs are both potentiometers, TPS is mechanical (on the throttle body attached to the trottle valve), AFM is numatic, a flap that...
• Re: Thanks and a "Service Bulletin"
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 23 Jun 1997 12:52:17 EDT
  ...When attaching the cable onto the Alternator after installing the engine, I did notice that it was far enough away from the Throttle Body...
• Re: GoWesty Engine Management system
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Fri, 6 Nov 2020 17:52:39 -0800
  ...The > throttle body also gets replaced and a throttle position sensor is used, not > just a switch. > > The scan gauge tool can display the...
• Re: Stuck O2 sensor
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sun, 11 Feb 2018 16:14:33 -0500
  ...However, by improvising a flow bench using a shop vac, throttle body, and a second good AFM, you can easily adjust the spring to...
• Deutschlander License Plates
  Historical mailing list - Terry Kay
  Thu, 1 Mar 2001 00:03:47 -0600
  ...This is the last of my surplus Kraut stuff, other than the early 85 throttle body. Let me know if any of you are...
• Re: Idle Control Issues
  Historical mailing list - Craig Forney
  Sat, 20 Jul 2013 22:21:39 -0700
  ...If the idle dips below 880 the air flow past the throttle body is increased to provide a stable idle. > > > > The additional air to...
• Re: Charcoal Cannister Purpose
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Mon, 26 Oct 2009 20:05:30 -0700
  ...much > smaller orifice to the throttle body only opens the vacuum valve to allow > this when the throttle plate opens far enough to pass...
• Re: Oil dipstick pushed out of the tube
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Thu, 2 Oct 2008 10:26:06 -0400
  Maybe the hose between the breather tower and the throttle body boot has collapsed ... or collapses when underway. It's worth a check. I...
• Re: Advice needed: engine speed jumping abruptly
  Historical mailing list - Scarlett Semko
  Thu, 28 Jan 1999 20:36:15 -0500
  ...1.) did the capacitor fix, and replaced the O2 sensor 2.) found that the plastic/rubber gasket between the throttle body and the air...
• 84 running issue solved?
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Sun, 29 May 2022 16:24:17 -0400
  ...The first thing was to inspect the Throttle body completely. So I wanted to start here. We started to remove it and Art noticed...