Date:         Fri, 14 Apr 2000 11:25:07 -0400
Reply-To:     "Karl F. Bloss" <bloss@ENTER.NET>
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From:         "Karl F. Bloss" <bloss@ENTER.NET>
Subject:      Re: Throttle switches on 1.9 WBX
Comments: To: Karl Wolz <wolzphoto@worldnet.att.net>
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Karl,

Thanks for the precise answer.  I'm pretty sure that his switch wasn't working,
even if it was there, since I didn't hear any clicking when manipulating the
throttle.  I'll let him know.

-Karl B

> In 1985 the switch configuration was changed.  Instead of two switches on
> top of the throttle body there is now a single switch activated by a cam
> hiding under the TB.  If you lean over the engine and look down  in the
> hole just to the right and behind the TB (back of bus is behind the front,
> right) you'll see a plate with two 3mm allen head bolts heads sticking up
> through it.  If you engine is dirty, this might be hard to se, and you may
> need a flashlight.  One of these is a eccentric and the other is used to
> lock the eccentric in position.  Check the Bentley for adjustment info.
> Marc - If you don't have a Bentley, get back to me after you've looked and
> found the switch.
>
> Karl Wolz


Karl and Kristina Bloss, Trexlertown, PA
'87 Westfalia Weekender  "Beverley" - 195K miles
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