The cam is larger and the steps are steeper, the switch has a different
lever and requires less travel to operate.

Dennis

-----Original Message-----
From: Alistair Bell [mailto:albell@shaw.ca]
Sent: Friday, June 13, 2014 11:09 PM
To: Dennis Haynes
Cc: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Subject: Re: Throttle body question-Throttle switch!

Dennis,

What does the redesign look like? Is it a different cam profile?

Alistair

> On Jun 13, 2014, at 6:49 PM, Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@hotmail.com>
wrote:
>
> VW redesigned the cam and the switch to make the action more positive.
> The fix is the new parts if you can find them.
>
> Dennis
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On
> Behalf Of Alistair Bell
> Sent: Wednesday, June 11, 2014 12:04 PM
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> Subject: Throttle body question
>
> The little vacuum port on the throttle body - I believe the orifice is
> covered by the throttle plate when throttle closed - am I right?
>
> I can't recall for sure. I'm picking up on a project where I rebushed
> (delrin), turned the throat out a few thous, and made a new plate.
>
> The TB currently on my van has become so worn that it is practically
> impossible to set the TB switch and have it work consistently.
>
> Thanks
>
> Alistair