Most top machine shops will bore and install a bushing in the throttle
bodies.  We get this done on a regular basis (about 2-3 a year).  It's not
cheap, usually runs about $120, but it makes them like brand new...

Cheers,

Jeff
www.vanagonparts.com
www.autostadtwest.com

-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM]On Behalf
Of Roger Sisler
Sent: Sunday, January 07, 2007 11:01 AM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: Re: Play in throttle shaft

This is very common in old Vanagons.Not much you can do.Nobody will re
bore the shaft holes and put a bearing in.Tolerances are just too close.
Off by a couple thousands and your butterfly plate will bind. Best to just
readjust your throttle switch, and move on to the next problem.Perhaps a
weaker return spring will not pull the shaft off center as much.I do not
think a new throttle is avaliable,new.At least not for less than $500.