When I reassembled mine I left it dry.   Had no problems so far.

Laurence Smith
Hamilton, ON
90 Westy (fanumbos)

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Vanagon Mailing List
> [mailto:vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM]On Behalf
> Of Claudio Cella
> Sent: Sunday, October 27, 2002 1:13 AM
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> Subject: throttle valve switch
>
>
> Hello to you all, need some direction on what to do.  Just
> removed my throttle valve switch on my 87 Vanagon with 2.1
> engine.  My question is relatively simple but i was
> wondering how you list members reassembled unit.  Does one
> put a small amount of grease on the plastic cam / metal arm
> that actuates the switch or should it not be lubricated and
> left dry?  Not a big deal but i am curious on what would
> work best.  Thanks in advance.
> Claudio Cella
> 87  Vanagon  GL   7 pass.
> 90  Jetta TD
>