I would be inclinded to update the switch before installling.
You will find the new style works much better.

            Eric                   86-VW4x4
            vw4x4@fyi.net          72-240z
            Pittsburgh, PA USA     1936-Chrysler

On Tue, 31 Aug 1999, Scarlett Semko wrote:

> Eric,
>
> The reason(s) I'm thinking about changing the old type switches for the new
> type switch is:
>
> 1. I have the new type switch in my hand attached to the throttle body.
>
> 2. I understand that the new type works better (one switch means less to go
> wrong than two switches) Any coments from the list experience regarding this.
>
> 3. The replacement throttle body is in better condition than my old one (mine
> has about 260,000 miles on it the replacement has only about 100,000 miles on
> it).
>
> Any and all coments are appreciated
> Ron Semko
> Orlando, Florida
>
> EMZ wrote:
>
> >      What in the world would you want to do this for? Anyway keep the
> > old one. Your VW dealer has an update for the switch so it can be
> > adjusted properly. It includes a new switch, cam and ??I can't remember
> > ..........somthing small, (not important), but after you install the
> > thing the switch will work 100 % better. OH! BTW there is a cover that
> > goes over the thing, also, to keep dirt out. Make sure you have this
> > if you plain on any real off roading.
> >
> >             Eric                   86-VW4x4
> >             vw4x4@fyi.net          72-240z
> >             Pittsburgh, PA USA     1936-Chrysler
> >
> >
> > On Tue, 31 Aug 1999, Scarlett Semko wrote:
> >
> > > Volks,
> > >
> > > Does anyone know if the old type throttle body with the two throttle
> > > switches can be swapped for the new type with just one switch? Can I
> > > just move the whole assembly (throttle body with switch attached from a
> > > 1985 to an older 1984 that has the dual switches) from the 1985 to the
> > > 1984?
> > >
> > > Thanks
> > > Ron Semko
> > > Orlando Florida
> > >
>
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