

| Subject: | Re: Throttle body question-Throttle switch! |
| From: | Dennis Haynes |
| Date: | Sun, 15 Jun 2014 00:21:57 -0400 |
If still available it will be of the new design and you need to get the matched set switch and cam. I still have a set on the shelf. Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of Alistair Bell Sent: Friday, June 13, 2014 11:20 PM To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Subject: Re: Throttle body question-Throttle switch! Think if I went to the dealer they would have one? Silly question really, but serious part of it is whether the new design is the stocked replacement. Alistair > On Jun 13, 2014, at 8:14 PM, Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@hotmail.com> wrote: > > 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
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