Date:         Fri, 21 Jan 2000 08:47:15 -0800
Reply-To:     Doktor Tim <doktortim@ROCKISLAND.COM>
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From:         Doktor Tim <doktortim@ROCKISLAND.COM>
Subject:      Re: Throttle Body Problems
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At 08:28 AM 01/21/2000 EST, you wrote:
>I have been getting some rather strange calls lately.  About once every two
>weeks someone calls needing a new throttle body for their van.  1.9l and
>2.1l.  They say their old one is worn out and is causing problems.  Is this a
>normal thing?

>Thanks,
>Ken Wilford
>http://www.vanagain.com
>John 3:16
>Office (856)-765-1583
>Shop (856)-327-0027
>Fax   (856)-327-2242

I probably see some 200 vehicles per year with Bosch throttle bodies and I
don't recall replacing a single one. Remove/clean/replace every 80 to 100k
is typical. These are a near bullet proof component in my experience. Let
me know if you find out what is behind this. You might require a core
charge so you can get the old ones for inspection. Could be just leaking
bellows mis-diagnosed by not thouroughly cleaning the greasy backside to
see the leaky crack.


T.P. Stephens aka Doktor Tim
San Juan Island, WA