As a side note, and likely not related to Johns problem,
is that the pivot holes can wear over time. Here's one persons solution:

http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=455400&highlight=throttle+body+switch+worn+pivot

Of course replacing the switch makes more sense but
I found that aspect of wear interesting and worth noting.

(says he with a vacuum actuated GoWesty switch installed on his 2.1)

Neil

On 7/3/15, David Beierl <dbeierl@attglobal.net> wrote:

> .....  On this switch it's operated by that
> little lever which is pivoted on little holes in the switch body.

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