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• Re: An intro and Throttle Body leak question
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Wed, 16 Mar 2011 10:42:55 -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...
• Great device for lubing cables
  Historical mailing list - Jim. Felder
  Fri, 5 Jul 2019 09:00:16 -0500
  Despite my attempts to make the throttle cable on my diesel westy butter smooth, I was still getting catches from time to time. Recently...
• Re: An intro and Throttle Body leak question
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Wed, 16 Mar 2011 15:53:07 -0700
  One thing to remember when replacing the Throttle Body is replace the seal between the TB and Center Air Plenum and DON"T use...
• Re: WTB: 2.1L intake boot
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Sat, 19 Jul 2008 22:10:35 -0400
  ...This puts the air filter housing too high in my engine bay, so a regular 2.1L part will work. Thanks, by the way...
• Re: 2.1 wbx Compression Test
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Fri, 5 May 2017 09:10:44 -0700
  ...The Gowesty vacuum type throttle switch was disconnected because the wires were slightly in the way of the AFM-filter housing. In hindsight, a...
• Re: Surging 1.9 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Resiolute
  Mon, 2 Oct 2006 21:31:06 -0700
  ...The throttle switch must be adjusted correctly so that the > idle stabilizer computer (situated behind the passenger side tail light > housing) and idle control...
• Re: ** HELP ** van heavy gas smell
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Sat, 16 Jul 2005 14:59:17 -0400
  ...If this happens at idle too, try using starting fluid in the throttle housing .Dont know if van is ideling rough for you. If...
• Re: Hesitation, bucking, rough idle then died. The paranoia begins...
  Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
  Thu, 27 Nov 2008 17:55:37 -0500
  ...I went over things again and discovered that I had not tightned the clamp where the air hose from the throttle housing connects to...
• Re: 1981 Accelerator Cable: Barrel Clamp Failure. How?
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Thu, 26 Apr 2018 15:19:21 -0700
  ...It's much shorter than the throttle barrel clamp and its' yellow coloured metal reminds me of those inexpensive clutch housing cross shafts. I...
• Re: Accelerator linkage is sticky..
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 16 Nov 2010 11:15:10 -0800
  ...I changed nothing with that system when I recently > 'revised' > my motor. > > When coming off 'no throttle' at slower speeds in traffic, it is...
• Re: Surging 1.9 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Tim Demarest
  Tue, 3 Oct 2006 10:28:38 -0400
  ...The throttle switch must be adjusted correctly so that the >>idle stabilizer computer (situated behind the passenger side tail light >>housing) and idle control...
• Re: Injector heater
  Historical mailing list - Dan Winget
  Mon, 14 Oct 2002 09:50:40 -0400
  THEIR is a provision for lines to go tho the throttle body to prevent icing in very cold weather. I live in NJ and...
• '71 bus drives
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 7 Sep 1995 09:07:37 -0500 (CDT)
  ...the throttle arm and hooked it on the air cleaner. Voila. Works a treat. I will see about drilling the fan housing to move...
• Re: Parts needed to install new engine
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Fri, 18 Aug 2000 11:33:49 -0700
  ...Also, check that your throttle switches are set correctly to close at fully open and fully closed throttle. That's all I can think...
• Re: accelerator/throttle cable
  Historical mailing list - Jeff
  Fri, 29 Aug 2008 19:16:08 -0700
  ...accelerator/throttle cable The new cables aren't that expensive either. I replaced mine and kept the old one and did the clean and...
• Re: What are symptoms of a bad auxillary air regulator
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 24 Aug 2006 21:38:50 -0400
  ...On the '85, you would be surprised how many I find with the plug for the AAR and throttle switch reversed. Luckily, the throttle...
• Re: "sticky" new Gowesty throttle body
  Historical mailing list - Andrew R.
  Wed, 11 Oct 2017 09:08:31 -0700
  ...is a defect or somehow the housing is distorted it is not > likely the problem is the throttle body. I would replace the return...
• 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...
• minor idle problem
  Historical mailing list - Mark Schrope
  Tue, 25 Aug 1998 18:25:44 -0400
  ...I finally got a chance to pull my throttle housing and clean it and the throttle switch up. I've had an ongoing coldstart...
• Re: Tips and Tricks Requested - Starter Change
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Tue, 21 Jun 2011 21:15:52 -0700
  ...SO - |if you must get under the van to get the starter out of the |housing and out from under the van, you may...
• Billy's out of ICU
  Historical mailing list - Warren.K.Lail-1
  Fri, 12 Mar 2004 13:54:49 -0600
  ...the bracket that holds the fuel pressure regulator to the throttle body housing. This created a nasty vacuum problem. 3. The transmission linkage was...
• Re: An intro and Throttle Body leak question
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Martin
  Wed, 16 Mar 2011 11:33:23 -0700
  ...An intro and Throttle Body leak question You don't say where you are. Listmembers are known to drop by and take a look...
• plugged catalytic converter on 1.9 wbx
  Historical mailing list - George Thorburn
  Sun, 20 May 2007 10:35:14 -0600
  ...A few days later I noticed a change in the exhaust sound and a slight loss of power at full throttle. The van still...
• Re: Surging 1.9 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - John Lauterbach
  Tue, 3 Oct 2006 10:52:13 -0400
  ...The throttle switch must be adjusted correctly so that the >>>idle stabilizer computer (situated behind the passenger side tail light >>>housing) and idle control...
• Re: 1.9 wbx aux. air reg and later style throttle switch plug
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Mon, 23 May 2016 16:58:06 -0700
  ...throttle switch plug has a brown-yellow stripped wire. The aux air plug does not. On her bus, that aux air connector housing was...
• Re: '88 Vanagon poor idle when engine is first started
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Wed, 23 Apr 2014 15:36:00 -0500
  ...there's als oa tricky throttle positioning switch adjustment on the front bumper side of the throttle body(a bit hard to access). Check...
• Re: Dying FI etc.
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 7 Feb 1995 01:53:34 -0400
  ...at fool throttle, then you're running basically on the fuel enrichment circuit, governed by a micro-switch on the throttle housing, which would...
• Re: Idle stabilizer
  Historical mailing list - Johan Nyberg
  Sun, 11 Oct 1998 11:55:06 +0200
  ...Very important is check the throttle position switch. Test it for continuity with throttle fully closed and fully open. Quick check is to listen...
• Re: HELP, 78 westy, 2L FI trouble (high
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 11 Jun 1996 10:39:20, -0500
  ...Other sources include throttle valve shaft and between throttle valve housing and intake air distr. Also, how do you know idle adjustment screw is...
• Re: Transmission upgrade
  Historical mailing list - ralph meyermann
  Wed, 15 Aug 2012 05:27:03 -0600
  I don't plan on mashing the throttle and running through the gears,just better hwy speed and ability to maintain in the hills...
• Vanagon Parts for Sale
  Historical mailing list - John Philcox
  Sun, 13 Jul 2003 09:45:50 -0400
  ...20 2.1 throttle body $65 2.1 oil cooler $25 2.1 idle stabilizer valve $65 2.1 thermostat housing, complete with thermostat...
• Idle test for digifant.
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 8 May 1997 12:45:17 -0500 (CDT)
  ...Disconnect temp sender with two wires located on the thermostat housing. 6. Increase RPM to 2000 to 2500 rpm using the throttle. I use...
• Re: Subject: AFM ? (as related to the air filter housing)
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Sun, 12 Dec 2010 09:41:08 -0800
  ...This is > why it's somewhat firmly attached to the air filter housings in all > applications. The hose between the AFM and the throttle...
• Re: An intro and Throttle Body leak question
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Wed, 16 Mar 2011 12:35:23 -0700
  ...An intro and Throttle Body leak question | |Susie and "Butters" are located in the Seattle area. | |If there are no listees available to assist...
• Re: ? on AFM Mod.
  Historical mailing list - Rick Koller
  Fri, 29 Jan 1999 14:39:34 -0500
  ...on my AFM and was wondering; I believe it was Karl that said to ground the AFM housing to the block or alternator bracket...
• RE: Kadrons
  Historical mailing list - Ian Hallett
  Mon, 1 Jul 1996 22:12:15 +1000 (EST)
  ...Cosmetically, in front of the housing looks OK but the tube is harder to get at. I may change mine when I pull the...
• Re: Engine thoughts--now Go Westy engine management system
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Thu, 4 Jan 2018 14:20:43 -0500
  ...Oxygen Sensor >> A/C Connector >> New Throttle Position Sensor >> Rebuilt Throttle Body >> New MAF Sensor and Housing [Replaces Airflow Meter] >> New MAP Sensor >> Power...
• Re: need new engine for air-cooled van (overheated one)
  Historical mailing list - Kragen Sitaker
  Wed, 5 Jul 2006 13:12:19 -0400
  ...We had been driving like that --- but we didn't know this: > At any speed, if more throttle does not make more speed, the...
• Re: Fuel additives...Friday
  Historical mailing list - Robert A. Alexander
  Fri, 5 Feb 1999 19:00:15 -0500
  ...through the quick-connect nipple my mechanic installed on the throttle valve housing on my '85 whilst revving the hell out it seems to...
• Re: Charcoal canister/valve problems
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 9 Nov 2007 23:28:18 -0500
  ...The vacuum operated should open when the throttle is opened. If the system is working normally, it will be common for pressure to let...
• Re: throttle body rebuild
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Mon, 19 Aug 2013 19:13:05 -0500
  ...JB Weld is epoxy & will wear through much faster than the original aluminum housing & the hole will be back to where it was after...
• stuff left for sale
  Historical mailing list - Seth Bruggeman
  Sun, 18 Nov 2001 10:29:03 -0800
  ...I do not have the spring that puts tension on the throttle linkage and idle screw arms or the nut and washer that hold...
• More timing confusion
  Historical mailing list - B Feddish
  Thu, 1 Apr 2010 17:33:54 -0400
  ...There is a line coming out the front, closest to me, and that is plugged into the throttle body housing in a T connected...
• Near stall on right turns???
  Historical mailing list - Dave T. Richards
  Fri, 07 Feb 1997 22:04:00 -0500
  ...when turning right corners under load the beast almost stalls I have to back off throttle and coast around Then its ok on the...
• Re: 2.1 wbx Compression Test
  Historical mailing list - David Bohannan
  Fri, 5 May 2017 12:32:50 -0400
  ...Gowesty vacuum type throttle switch was disconnected because the > wires were slightly in the way of the AFM-filter housing. In > hindsight, a hasty...
• Help - Red Hot Cat (meltdown?) !!!
  Historical mailing list - Robert Steven Fish
  Sat, 13 Apr 2002 15:09:41 +0200
  I have been trying to get my idleback to normal, after replacing all fuel lines, and cleaning air intake components and throttle. I found...
• Fuel Mileage Gone to Hell!!!
  Historical mailing list - Chad G
  Thu, 28 Jun 2001 09:35:40 -0400
  ...Mechanic #1 Checked for vacuum leaks and found that the rubber boot from the AFM to throttle housing was cracked I replaced it along...
• 2.0L I4 Opportunities
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Tue, 14 May 2013 06:28:23 -0400
  ...Of course, the diesel oil pan and bell housing are a direct bolt-on. If one requires a more aggressive vigor for your Vanagon...
• Syncro Coolant Flush
  Historical mailing list - David Bogle / Architecture
  Sun, 25 Oct 1998 13:39:30 -0500
  ...I don't want to install anything that might throttle down a coolant line. I was going to manually, with a rag and a...
• Re: AT Governor and fluid exchange with final drive
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 1 Mar 2003 22:42:32 -0500
  ...The only variable part is the position of the throttle. After full throttle, (you'll feel the step in the pedal), the shift points...
• Re: Starter removal
  Historical mailing list - John Lauterbach
  Mon, 24 Jul 2000 22:39:32 -0400
  ...hold the bell housing to > > the engine. > > > There is a 17MM nut on the engine compartment side right behind the > > > throttle valve assembly. It...
• Re: AFM 1.9l/2.1l help?
  Historical mailing list - jhlauterbach
  Sun, 29 Jul 2001 22:21:00 -0400
  ...I had to cut that plastic housing and then fabricate my own gasket out of gasket material. You also have to replace your 1...
• Re: Reverse Vanagon syndrome??
  Historical mailing list - Aerowolf
  Mon, 13 Sep 2004 09:56:16 -0500
  ...http://www.coreaddicts.com/hose.jpg) connecting > to the air filter housing is very loose (despite my best efforts to > tighten and make fit...
• Re: Subject: AFM =?UTF-8?Q?=3F=20=28as=20related=20to=20the=20air=20filte?= =?UTF-8?Q?r=20housing=29?=
  Historical mailing list - Gregory Smith
  Sun, 12 Dec 2010 10:03:51 -0700
  ...This is why it's somewhat firmly attached to the air filter housings in all applications. The hose between the AFM and the throttle...
• Re: Wont idle when cold
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Wed, 27 May 2009 10:56:54 -0400
  ...It is located in the side of the thermostat housing on the left side of the engine bay toward the front of the van...
• Re: body work vs. mechanical work
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Mon, 10 Mar 2008 16:59:44 -0700
  ...The header, mount, wiring guide, throttle kit, PS hose, Shiels thermo housing, adapter/flywheel, was $1137.94 When you include a new radiator (my...
• Re: Fuel additives...Friday (Is this for real?)
  Historical mailing list - Dave Caston & Sherrie Payne
  Sat, 6 Feb 1999 12:19:29 -0500
  ...through the quick-connect nipple my mechanic >installed on the throttle valve housing on my '85 whilst revving the >hell out it seems to...
• Common problem, I think
  Historical mailing list - mordo
  Sat, 3 Mar 2007 18:09:00 -0500
  ...I examined the throttle housing and looked for signs of wear at the butterfly gate. All is well. The only free play I could...
• Re: Will an early Subaru engine fit the Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Wed, 14 Nov 2007 20:20:15 -0800
  ...The header, mount, wiring guide (from KEP), throttle kit (Mastercraft), PS hose (Smallcar), Shiels thermo housing, adapter/flywheel (KEP from Mastercraft) , was $1137.94...
• Re: followup: won't start, 1984
  Historical mailing list - John Flaherty
  Wed, 3 Jan 2001 19:02:42 -0500
  ...boot, the black plastic piece > between the air filter housing and the throttle housing, only to discover a > crack that allowed the starter fluid...