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Subject:Re: Throttle body shaft leaks and repairing
From:Frank Condelli
Date:Sat, 27 Oct 2007 06:31:50 EDT

In a message dated 26/10/2007 3:07:25 P.M. Eastern Standard Time,
LISTSERV@GERRY.VANAGON.COM writes:

Does  anyone have a source for new TB shaft seals or a procedure for
replacing  them?

Clint, the seals are still  available from VW and they are not too expensive.
 They jut pop out and in  like any normal seal.  I always pack the underside
with grease before  installing them.

Cheers,

Frank  Condelli
Almonte, Ontario, Canada
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