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Re: Throttle switches on 1.9 WBX
Historical mailing list - Howard Fleming
Fri, 14 Apr 2000 13:52:00 -0400
The 85 GL that I have has the throttle switch (single) located under the throttle body. Howard hfleming@moosebird.com On 14 Apr 2000...
Re: Vanagon Syndrome Update
Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
Thu, 13 Oct 2005 08:06:34 -0500
...slop in the fit of the throttle plate shaft to a worn throttle body can >allow the throttle to rotate about a slightly displaced...
Re: 2.1 Throttle Switch Assmebly on 1.9 with later style switch?
Historical mailing list - John Morris
Sun, 22 May 2016 08:26:18 -0400
...I have a spare 2.1 switch. > > Can the Digifant 2.1 throttle switch assembly be used on the 1.9 throttle > body > with...
Trip report + 1.9 Throttle body needed
Historical mailing list - John Runberg
Mon, 21 Feb 2005 21:35:18 -0500
...So, for the throttle body - does anyone have a 1.9 throttle in good condition, or know of one in a VA yard? thanks...
Re: High Idle, Sometimes (NOT Idle Stabiliser Controller)
Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
Thu, 19 Dec 2002 05:54:31 EST
...Remove the throttle body and look in the throat. Bet you find some grooves in the bottom where the flap has worn in. I...
Throttle switch questions
Historical mailing list - Sean Birkner
Sat, 29 Apr 2000 21:31:22 EDT
...how much of a PITA is it to pull the throttle body and clean/adjust the switch? TIA Sean B. '90 V'gon, "Happy...
Re: Quick throttle body re-bush
Historical mailing list - Jon VonOhlsen
Sat, 13 Sep 2014 14:31:13 -0600
...ca> wrote: > > >> http://shufti.wordpress.com/2014/09/13/vanagon-quick-throttle-body-re-bush/ > > > -- > Neil n > > Blog: tubaneil.blogspot.ca > > '88 Westy http...
Hissing sound at throttle body
Historical mailing list - Mike Elliott
Thu, 22 Jun 2006 13:45:15 -0700
Mellow Yellow has developed a hissing sound which seems to come from where the throttle body connects to the air distribution manifold. I heard...
Re: Oettinger Prepped Vanagon from German Car Mag
Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
Mon, 15 Mar 1999 03:52:05 +0100
...I have an article about all generations > of Golf GTI, but on all CIS layouts inside > this vehicles, the throttle body is on pulley...
Re: 1.9L throttle body leaks - overhaul questions
Historical mailing list - Joe
Thu, 15 Mar 2001 18:48:59 -0500
...The throttle body is worn as you describe yours, I have just recently installed the throttle body from a 86 2.1L it has...
Re: High Idle, Sometimes (NOT Idle Stabilizer Controller) Stickin g TB!!!
Historical mailing list - Warner, Jeff (DSIO)
Thu, 19 Dec 2002 14:00:30 -0500
...High Idle, Sometimes (NOT Idle Stabilizer Controller) Throttle body flap sticking. Remove the throttle body and look in the throat. Bet you find some...
Throttle Valve Switch
Historical mailing list - Dave Baker
Wed, 28 Aug 2002 11:34:19 -0500
...Problem is, I can't find it! I see NO electrical connections anywhere near the throttle body nor do I see the adjustment plate...
nuts
Historical mailing list - Brian Honan
Sun, 14 Nov 2010 10:36:02 -0500
...I open the engine hatch and low and behold there is a large walnut jammed in the throttle body. That was an easy fix...
Throttle Switch Wear Was: Re: Throttle switch confusion
Historical mailing list - Neil N
Sat, 4 Jul 2015 14:34:26 -0700
...http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=455400&highlight=throttle+body+switch+worn+pivot Of course replacing the switch makes more sense...
Re: Gas mileage is Waaaaay down,,, Please help!
Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
Fri, 15 Oct 1999 21:36:34 -0700
...where the throttle cable attaches to the throttle body. Make sure that the wires are hooked up. A faulty "full throttle" switch (the one...
Another forgotten wear point (cf clutch pedal)
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Mon, 6 Apr 2009 22:05:52 -0300
The throttle assist spring gradually wears through the ear it's hooked to on the throttle body assembly. An occasional drop of grease ought...
Re: Hesitation off idle, throttle body issues?
Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
Mon, 12 Jan 2015 14:01:46 -0800
...Hesitation off idle, throttle body issues? Neil, Was that throttle body and switch easy to disassemble and clean? Any reason I shouldn't attempt...
Re: Idle Air Control Valve
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Sat, 11 Mar 2017 00:51:36 -0500
...You should never adjust the idle speed screw on the throttle body unless the idle speed stabilization is disabled by unplugging the control valve...
Re: Adjusting throttle linkage on automatic
Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
Mon, 25 Feb 2002 18:56:39 -0500
...If i turn the rod on the >throttle body in too far, it begins to open up the idle on the throttle >body.....I...
Re: throttle body modification question 84 to 85
Historical mailing list - Kenneth D Lewis
Thu, 18 Feb 1999 14:36:25 -0500
...idle hunting problem >present >on Vinnie, We have replaced the original throttle body with a modified >84. ___________________________________________________________________ You don't need to buy Internet...
Re: 1.9L throttle body leaks - overhaul questions
Historical mailing list - Kenneth D Lewis
Wed, 14 Mar 2001 16:58:07 -0500
Scott; Sounds like your throttle body may be too far gone. I believe this is a problem a lot of us will be/are...
revving idle --> 83 westy gasser
Historical mailing list - Matthew
Wed, 25 Nov 2009 10:07:09 -0800
...i've replaced (From a well running engine, or new at time)- both temp sensors, replaced and re-adjusted both throttle body position switches...
Re: Gas mileage is Waaaaay down,,, Please help!
Historical mailing list - Debi Webi
Fri, 15 Oct 1999 23:47:38 -0700
...Probably has a microswitch or two where the throttle cable : attaches to the throttle body. .......................It was sticking last season, I cleaned it with...
Throttle body switch
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Thu, 9 Jul 2015 20:27:45 -0500
...Anyway, throttle switch back on throttle body, and adjusted right on. Everything is tight, no play. Should go right back in the engine tomorrow...
Re: Surging 1.9 Vanagon
Historical mailing list - John Lauterbach
Tue, 3 Oct 2006 10:52:13 -0400
Tim, I have rebuilt throttle body for my '84 with automatic transmission but I am hesitant about installing it as I live alone and...
Re: Still running like crap, the saga continues
Historical mailing list - jon
Wed, 5 Mar 2008 19:59:50 -0800
See comments, below: > OK, since the throttle body is a known area where it could be leaking I > guess I should start with this...
Re: Throttle Valve Switch
Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
Wed, 28 Aug 2002 13:19:02 -0400
Late versions ('85s) have the combined switch underneath the throttle body, but I don't see that either. MAybe the cable goes to a...
Re: engine revving at idle
Historical mailing list - Mark
Sat, 10 Jul 2010 18:00:39 -0400
o.k. - another reason this list rocks - got the switch adjusted correctly - thanks to shooftie's blog for the pics of the throttle body...
Re: Rebuilt Throttle Body
Historical mailing list - Neil N
Mon, 13 Jul 2015 11:33:49 -0700
...What am I missing ? > > http://www.van-cafe.com/home/van/page_1131_1443/rebuilt-throttle-body.html -- Neil n Blog: Vanagons, Westfalia, general...
Re: Quick throttle body re-bush
Historical mailing list - Neil N
Sat, 13 Sep 2014 12:54:16 -0700
...On 9/13/14, Alistair Bell <albell@shaw.ca> wrote: > http://shufti.wordpress.com/2014/09/13/vanagon-quick-throttle-body-re-bush/ -- Neil...
adjusting idle on 1.9
Historical mailing list - Jonathan Farrugia
Thu, 19 Aug 2004 22:49:45 -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...
Re: 1991Carat w/auotranny: IDLE SPEED?
Historical mailing list - Dan N
Wed, 7 Sep 2016 20:24:10 -0700
sticky gas cable? weak or bad return spring on the throttle body?
Re: Hello, new here. Mechanic question
Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
Fri, 14 Feb 2014 12:25:08 -0800
...GMAIL.COM> wrote: > > One > can replace the switch or just the entire throttle body if other parts > like throttle shaft are worn too far.
WTB: 2.1L throttle body
Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
Fri, 10 Dec 2010 12:10:02 -0500
...I plan to remove the throttle body and attempt some corrective measures tonight, but I figured that it couldn't hurt to find out...
Re: Throttle body
Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
Sat, 4 Jul 2015 10:08:46 -0500
...Throttle body >> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM >> >> I flinched when i read about the genital rap. What you do however in the privacy of...
Re: Throttle body
Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
Thu, 2 Jul 2015 00:27:31 -0500
...Throttle body > To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > > You beat me to it. > > I made a "nice" wood mallet out of bits from a cut...
Re: stalling situation
Historical mailing list - Damian Shaw
Mon, 6 May 2002 14:00:00 -0600
...BUT, once I realized there was play in the actual throttle shaft, I took the throttle body off, wrapped the shaft in teflon tape...
Throttle position switch cam was: Cold Idle Surge
Historical mailing list - John-Reed Maffeo
Tue, 11 Jul 2000 14:02:41 -0700
...I asked about getting a new cam and was quoted the price for a new throttle body because the only way to get a...
Re: Idle Surge
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Mon, 5 Aug 2013 14:45:50 -0400
...Bentley has the specs for clearance but with a worn throttle body you may find that you have to set extra clearance to get...
Re: Throttle switches on 1.9 WBX
Historical mailing list - Dave C
Fri, 14 Apr 2000 11:45:46 -0400
...Two switches on the top or a single switch "way" under the throttle body (really hard to see and adjust while on the engine...
Re: How to disconnect idle stablizer??
Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
Wed, 27 Sep 2000 15:37:25 -0400
...there is a microswitch on the bottom of the throttle body that must close a circuit for the idle stabilizer to operate. Verify that...
Re: Things your throttle body doesn't want you to know.
Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
Fri, 28 May 2010 14:26:21 -0700
...Things your throttle body doesn't want you to know. Phil Eslin in Albuquerque rebuilds them. Beautiful work--I've seen one. Plus, he...
Re: Is there Throttle body how to?
Historical mailing list - T Collins
Thu, 1 Oct 2009 08:38:37 -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: rebuilding throttle body
Historical mailing list - Mark Keller
Thu, 17 May 2001 20:03:33 -0800
Mark, I've had several throttle body/ butterfly shaft aluminum castings rebushed for carbs I'm rebuilding. The normal route is to ask at...
Re: Quick throttle body re-bush
Historical mailing list - Richard Jones
Sun, 14 Sep 2014 16:33:51 +0100
Phil Eslin in Albuquerque. whip618 ? on samba. Beautiful work. Very nice person. Richard
Re: Surging 1.9 Vanagon
Historical mailing list - Tim Demarest
Tue, 3 Oct 2006 10:28:38 -0400
Lyle, DON'T ADJUST THE THROTTLE SWITCH YET!!!... do yourself a favor and remove the throttle body, and clean it out thoroughly with carburetor...
Re: WTB: Manual-style throttle bolt
Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
Sun, 18 Jun 2006 17:50:40 -0400
...The throttle cable is attached to the >throttle arm on the throttle body by a pin. See >http://www.altavistaaudio.com/Westy/crusing.html...
Re: TDI Eurovan
Historical mailing list
Tue, 4 Jun 1996 14:52:59 -0400
...Instead of one fuel injector for every cylinder, there is one injector placed in a throttle body (it looks like a carb, with throttle...
Re: Fuel rail spewing gas
Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
Thu, 24 Apr 2003 07:04:36 -0400
...I had to work at it quite a bit, but my > throttle body isn't touching the fuel rail. When installing the fuel > rail...
Re: vanagon Digest - 29 Nov 2000 - Special issue (#2000-343)
Historical mailing list - Damian Shaw
Wed, 29 Nov 2000 15:13:41 -0700
...rebuilding throttle body > > Anyone had any luck rebuilding a worn out (bushings) throttle body? What > kind of shop would do this type of work...
Re: First, apologies
Historical mailing list - Tim Demarest
Fri, 23 Jun 2006 13:55:50 -0400
...Make sure you check the two screws that attach the throttle body to the air distributor first, that was the biggest air-leak on...
Re: How long does it take your Vanagon to warm up
Historical mailing list - Warren Lail
Sun, 15 May 2005 08:25:20 -0500
...I am thinking of buying a good working throttle body > with an > untampered with switch intact to see if this will remedy the problem...
Re: Throttle switch
Historical mailing list - Nigel Bennett
Mon, 12 Mar 2001 11:29:12 +0200
...Like mine, maybe your system is also feeding excess air past your throttle body which means one or both of 2 things are faulty...
Re: vanagon syndrome plus poor gass economy
Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
Tue, 4 Aug 2009 10:56:35 -0400
...mechanic thinks it is coming from > the throttle body itself, all hoses intact. > > I am going to get: idle control valve, new throttle body...
Doing a 1.9l to 2.1l swap
Historical mailing list
Wed, 3 May 2000 22:19:59 EDT
...I don't see any way to use the double throttle position switches from the old throttle body (no way to mount them), but...
Re: Having trouble getting a good idle when cold and the computer functioning
Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
Fri, 24 Feb 2006 10:45:44 -0500
...I used the origional early throttle body vaccum hose set up. The early throttle body has 2 vaccum ports, The late body uses a...
Re: Hesitation off idle, throttle body issues?
Historical mailing list - Kevin Duvernay
Mon, 12 Jan 2015 16:14:55 -0600
...On Mon, Jan 12, 2015 at 4:12 PM, Neil N <musomuso@gmail.com> wrote: > > Neil, > > > > Was that throttle body and switch easy to...
Throttle Body Gaskets
Historical mailing list - Craig Oda
Fri, 8 Oct 2004 09:42:48 -0700
...Maybe there is no leak? I've heard that people change gaskets on the throttle body. What gaskets are there and where can I...
Re: Are all 2.1 engines digifant?
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Sun, 4 May 2014 14:16:44 -0400
...You have to set the base idle down to the specified idle speed using the big plug in the side of the throttle body...
Re: rebuilding throttle body
Historical mailing list - Kenneth D Lewis
Fri, 18 May 2001 19:47:47 -0400
...McCulley <transporter99@hotmail.com> writes: > Anyone have any experience rebuilding a throttle body for the 2.1l > engine? > I've come to the conclusion...