Warren,

You can buy a new seal for the top of the shaft.  The part number is right
on the old one.  Sometimes the sticking is a result of the nut on the top of
the shaft being too tight (or loose, I guess).  The nut is held in place
with a lock plate, so it doesn't matter how tight it is.

A new seal & relieving the up or down tension on the shaft can remedy the
drivability problems to a great degree even though the shaft & body are
worn.

Walt Spak
Pittsburgh PA
b20swalt@city-net.com
----- Original Message -----
From: "Warren Lail" <wlail@OU.EDU>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Sunday, September 26, 2004 9:42 PM
Subject: throttle body housing

> Greetings everyone,
>
> I need a new throttle body housing, complete.  Mine is worn inside and the
butterfly valve is sticking.
> The part number 025133067A.  I can't find one anyplace.  I would purchase
a good used one if
> I can find one at a reasonable price.  Checked Bus Boys, Bus Depot, Go
Westy, Volks Cafe, but
> no can find.  Help.
>
> Thanks!
>
> Warren
> 88 Westy "Billy Bones"