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Re: Throttle body issues
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Wed, 11 Feb 2009 20:22:42 -0800
...Throttle body issues > Does anyone know if the throttle body or throttle valve switch was used on > any other vehicle. > > I spent the day...
AFM, throttle body needed
Historical mailing list - Warren Lail
Mon, 18 Jul 2005 12:14:52 -0600
...However, I am having AFM and/or throttle body problems. I'm ready to replace both. My throttle body is worn and sticks, not...
throttle body rebuild
Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
Thu, 15 Aug 2013 07:09:14 -0700
My throttle body is pretty much shot and I'm tired of messing with the TPS to get it switch at idle. Because of...
Re: Throttle Body swap later 2.1 off a late 1.9 into early 1.9
Historical mailing list - TC
Wed, 24 Oct 2007 18:07:27 -0700
...the body like one TK on the samba :) but I have no experince with chroming does it work well on a throttle body to...
Re: How long does it take your vanagon to warm up
Historical mailing list - Warren Lail
Sat, 14 May 2005 16:07:19 -0500
...It is related to throttle-body switch that rests (stangely enough) under the throttle body. I have adjusted mine several times but something keeps...
digijet timing vacuum w/digifant throttle body?
Historical mailing list - Damon Campbell
Wed, 6 Aug 2003 22:19:06 -0700
...However, since we are upping the displacement by about .4L, the larger 2.1 throttle body is very much desired. The rub is that...
What size allen wrench is used for throttle body switch?
Historical mailing list - Jesse and Monica Johnson
Mon, 15 Sep 2003 19:05:50 -0400
Hey all, what is the size allen wrench needed to adjust the throttle body switch? this is for a 89 carat with digifant. thanks...
Throttle body question
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Wed, 11 Jun 2014 09:04:04 -0700
The little vacuum port on the throttle body - I believe the orifice is covered by the throttle plate when throttle closed - am I right...
Re: Hello, new here. Mechanic question
Historical mailing list - Ralph Meyermann
Fri, 14 Feb 2014 14:04:56 -0600
...One > can replace the switch or just the entire throttle body if other parts > like throttle shaft are worn too far. > > A few pics...
Re: Is there Throttle body how to?
Historical mailing list - miguel pacheco
Wed, 30 Sep 2009 18:07:44 -0600
Here is a slew of throttle body related posts : http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/search.php?search_keywords=throttle+body&search_forum=20...
Re: throttle body rebuild
Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
Fri, 27 Sep 2013 09:13:06 -0700
I purchased and installed the Go Westy throttle body this week. It appears to be well constructed with a new throttle plate, linkage, spring...
Re: rebuilding throttle body
Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
Fri, 18 May 2001 11:14:14 -0400
Ken and Mark, The problem with the throttle body is quite different from the problem with worn bushings on a carburator. What typically happens...
Re: throttle body rebuild
Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
Thu, 15 Aug 2013 09:16:43 -0700
...throttle body rebuild > > To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > > > > My throttle body is pretty much shot and I'm tired of messing with the > TPS...
Re: Throttle body question
Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
Wed, 11 Jun 2014 10:25:51 -0700
...Throttle body question The little vacuum port on the throttle body - I believe the orifice is covered by the throttle plate when throttle closed...
Re: throttle body rebuild
Historical mailing list - Kenneth Lewis
Thu, 15 Aug 2013 13:56:37 -0400
...I see that Go Westy offers a rebuilt throttle body with ball > bearings > for the shaft, new throttle plate, with TPS, all adjusted and...
Re: throttle valve switch replacement
Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
Mon, 14 May 2001 18:34:05 -0700
Remove the air cleaner housing to better get at the throttle body. There is a gasket under the TB, and if it is pretty...
Re: Looking for a Known Good 1.9 Throttle Body
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sun, 12 Apr 2015 09:37:17 -0400
That flat spot is probably not due to the throttle body. Also check the timing is not over advanced and look for vacuum leaks...
Re: Throttle body issues
Historical mailing list - Dan Krautkremer
Wed, 11 Feb 2009 18:44:26 -0800
Does anyone know if the throttle body or throttle valve switch was used on any other vehicle. I spent the day in a junckyard...
Re: High idle at stops
Historical mailing list - Dan N
Sat, 26 Aug 2017 11:03:01 -0700
I would check the throttle body switch, the throttle body gasket and all the vacuum lines... also the idle control unit (behind the passenger...
Re: Throttle body question-Throttle switch!
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sun, 15 Jun 2014 00:21:57 -0400
...Throttle body question >> >> The little vacuum port on the throttle body - I believe the orifice >> is covered by the throttle plate when throttle closed...
Re: Throttle body question-Throttle switch!
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Fri, 13 Jun 2014 20:09:14 -0700
...Throttle body question > > The little vacuum port on the throttle body - I believe the orifice is > covered by the throttle plate when throttle closed...
Re: 1982 throttle body gasket PN?
Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
Wed, 16 May 2007 10:24:13 -0400
...1982 throttle body gasket PN? Hello, Can anyone tell me the PN for the throttle body gasket on an air cooled 1982 Westy? This...
Idle problems
Historical mailing list - Tom Boldway
Wed, 9 Nov 2011 00:58:35 -0500
One thing I have not seen mentioned regarding idle problems is the age and wear on the throttle body throttle shafts and housing. When...
Generic setting for Throttle Body
Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
Fri, 27 Jul 2001 14:29:45 -0500
If I have a throttle body that has had the idle stop screw messed with and the air bypass screw changed from it's...
Re: Engine stops running at red lights
Historical mailing list
Tue, 28 Mar 2000 08:52:11 EST
...That little plastic cam on the bottom of the throttle wears to the point it won't close the switch (or the throttle body...
rebuilding throttle body
Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
Wed, 29 Nov 2000 14:24:20 -0500
Anyone had any luck rebuilding a worn out (bushings) throttle body? What kind of shop would do this type of work? Mark McCulley Seattle...
TJ Hannink does it again! Throttle Switch Adjustment
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Sat, 20 Aug 2011 23:24:26 -0500
...The issue was the throttle body and how to adjust the throttle switch. After overhauling my AC system, and resetting the idle speed, the...
Re: Throtlebody
Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
Fri, 18 Sep 1998 19:23:41 -0700
...However, I have installed a 1.9 Throttle Body Assy to a 2.1 Center Air Plenum, a fairly easy task with some things...
Re: Accelerator Cable
Historical mailing list - Austin
Tue, 16 Jun 1998 11:20:25 -0700
...Loosen that small bolt at >the end of the throttle cable on the throttle body, pull out the slack and >resecure. Have someone push...
Re: Quick throttle body re-bush
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Sat, 13 Sep 2014 12:55:48 -0700
...Quick throttle body re-bush > > More of the back log of summer shenanigans, this time polyethylene bushings > in my wbx throttle body. > http://shufti...
Re: Just replaced the throttle switch and am having drivability issues
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Mon, 6 Feb 2006 19:14:58 -0500
...However,both throttle bodys have wiring harnesses from the ECU that contain only 2 wires. The throttle body that has the 2 switches ,has...
Re: Throttle Valve Switch
Historical mailing list - Chuck Mathis
Wed, 28 Aug 2002 14:32:59 -0400
...The switch is almost straight down below where the cable attaches to your throttle body. All you can see from the top are two...
Re: Throttle body
Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
Wed, 1 Jul 2015 18:14:04 -0700
...http://www.van-cafe.com/home/van/page_161_137/throttle-body-to-intake-manifold-gasket.html Stuart -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List...
Re: Just replaced the throttle switch and am having drivability issues
Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
Mon, 6 Feb 2006 18:10:52 -0500
...However,both throttle bodys have wiring harnesses from the ECU that contain only 2 wires. The throttle body that has the 2 switches ,has...
Re: Throttle body question-Throttle switch!
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Fri, 13 Jun 2014 20:20:05 -0700
...Throttle body question >> >> The little vacuum port on the throttle body - I believe the orifice is >> covered by the throttle plate when throttle closed...
Re: Rebuilt Throttle Body
Historical mailing list - Stacy Schneider
Mon, 13 Jul 2015 09:04:26 -0700
...What am I missing ? > > http://www.van-cafe.com/home/van/page_1131_1443/rebuilt-throttle-body.html > > > http://www.gowesty.com/ec_view...
Normal idle! Hallelujah!
Historical mailing list - david hardy
Thu, 5 Jan 2012 11:20:09 -0700
...Turned out to be a very badly worn throttle body. So, especially if your van has high miles (mine has 268k), before you go...
Re: What size allen wrench is used for throttle body switch?
Historical mailing list - Germain
Mon, 15 Sep 2003 21:51:38 -0400
...What size allen wrench is used for throttle body switch? > Hey all, > what is the size allen wrench needed to adjust the throttle body...
throttle body modification question 84 to 85
Historical mailing list - Dave Caston & Sherrie Payne
Thu, 18 Feb 1999 00:45:00 -0500
In the on going problem solving to solve the idle hunting problem present on Vinnie, We have replaced the original throttle body with a...
Re: throttle body rebuild
Historical mailing list - Bill Glenn
Fri, 16 Aug 2013 18:11:16 -0400
On Thu, 15 Aug 2013 07:09:14 -0700, Mark McCulley <markmcculley@GMAIL.COM> wrote: >My throttle body is pretty much shot...Does anyone...
Throttle Body Switches
Historical mailing list - Walter Evens
Sat, 16 Mar 2002 17:41:01 -0800
I have an '85 GL with the two switches on the Throttle Body. Can I use the single switch from a VW car in...
Re: high idle sometimes
Historical mailing list - Tom
Thu, 26 Oct 2000 10:43:57 -0400
...nothing worked as a fix until I replaced the throttle body. I had tried the usual remedies but the throttle body was clearly the...
Vacuum leak/throttle body seal thread
Historical mailing list - Tom Young
Sat, 16 Nov 2002 06:15:39 -0800
...Could the list memeber who posted the part number for the throttle body seal send it to me again? I've had a hard...
Re: 85 vanagon throttle body swap... top mounted vs bottom mounted TPS ????
Historical mailing list - craig cowan
Sat, 28 Feb 2009 20:35:34 -0500
...I kept trying to figure out a solution, then i got enraged and just bent the output of the throttle body (where the accelerator...
throttle body modification question 84 to 85 (amended)
Historical mailing list - Dave Caston & Sherrie Payne
Thu, 18 Feb 1999 01:10:08 -0500
In the on going problem solving to solve the idle hunting problem present on Vinnie, We have replaced the original throttle body with a...
Re: 1.9l vs. 2.1l throttle body?
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sun, 12 Dec 2010 10:50:21 -0500
...1.9l vs 2.1l throttle body? What are the differences in dimensions please? External diameter and bore if possible. Thanks, David
Re: Throttle Body swap later 2.1 off a late 1.9 into early 1.9
Historical mailing list - TC
Wed, 24 Oct 2007 18:00:50 -0700
well just a followup & take a poll does that look like 1 heck of tight body :) ? http://members.shaw.ca/trclark/throttle/1_9TightThrottleBody...
Re: Throttle Body Problems
Historical mailing list - David Greenland
Fri, 21 Jan 2000 10:38:13 -0800
I just replaced mine on my '91 2.1 The problem was that in my old throttle body the butterfly is hinged on some...
throttle valve switch replacement
Historical mailing list - Kim G
Mon, 14 May 2001 15:15:23 -0500
...I have the haynes and the bentley, and it just shows a diagram for replacing the switch after you remove the throttle body. So...
Throttle Body....One Switch?, Two Switch?, Red Fish?, Blue Fish?
Historical mailing list - craig cowan
Wed, 19 Mar 2008 14:59:33 -0400
...The Throttle body i have with a single switch, the switch doesnt seem to work. The earlier '84 Throttle body however, is a duel...
Re: 85 vanagon throttle body swap... top mounted vs bottom mounted TPS ????
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Sat, 28 Feb 2009 17:20:37 -0800
...I haven't see a throttle body to that actually, bind so much from wear that it wouldn't return to zero throttle. ----- Original...
Re: Automatic shift point adjustment....anyone done this?
Historical mailing list - Birkenfeld Jeff
Thu, 29 Aug 2002 15:42:48 -0500
...At the throttle body end, don't lose the spring retainer that holds the spring on the linkage to the throttle body when you...
Re: Hissing sound at throttle body
Historical mailing list - Tim Demarest
Fri, 23 Jun 2006 17:02:15 -0400
...See also my previous post about checking the two screws that hold the throttle body in place. There's a rubber gasket between the...
Re: Surging 1.9 Vanagon
Historical mailing list - Tim Demarest
Tue, 3 Oct 2006 12:30:59 -0400
Again, I'd recommend cleaning the inside of the throttle body before adjusting this (or anything else). It'a amazing how far open the...
Re: Throttle Body/Switches?
Historical mailing list - Scarlett Semko
Tue, 31 Aug 1999 08:08:37 -0400
...I have the new type switch in my hand attached to the throttle body. 2. I understand that the new type works better (one...
FS: Rubber boot betwen AFM and Throttle body 88 GL
Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
Tue, 29 Apr 2003 14:35:28 EDT
I am selling my rubber boot off my 1988 Wolfsburg GL, that goes between the AFM and throttle body. It is still soft and...
Wanted: Throttle body for a '91
Historical mailing list - David Greenland
Mon, 20 Dec 1999 17:06:10 -0800
Is anyone parting out a 2.1 engine ? My throttle body has started binding and now my van idles too high. I've already...
Throttle body questions
Historical mailing list - lauterba
Sun, 28 Sep 2003 16:12:09 -0400
What are the symptoms of a bad throttle body? Does anyone sell these ready to go with everything on and aligned so all one...
WTB 85' throttle body unit....
Historical mailing list - Tracy Bonin
Sun, 7 Dec 2003 11:34:25 -0800
Hi, looking for an 85' 1.9L throttle body unit.....part number 025 133 067,,,attached to it are part numbers 506 4 A...
Re: Throttle switch
Historical mailing list - Chuck Mathis
Fri, 9 Mar 2001 15:38:01 EST
...VW went from two single function switches convienently mounted on top of the throttle body to a single dual function switch mounted below the...