Date:         Tue, 28 Sep 2004 11:00:56 -0500
Reply-To:     wlail@OU.EDU
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From:         Warren Lail <wlail@OU.EDU>
Subject:      Re: 2.1L throttle body housing
Comments: To: JordanVw@aol.com
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Hi Chris,

I have had plenty of offers for the throttle body, plus plenty of good advice on repairing my old unit.  So I took mine out again last night, cleaned it thoroughly, lubed it up, and carefully set the switch (per Bentley, continuity at .05mm, no continuity at .10mm) and this morning it worked fine.  Today I enjoyed the smoothest cold start and drive I've had in a long time.  I still think the small gaskets top and bottom need to be replaced and if I can find those part numbers (help anyone?) then I will replace them.  Otherwise, I think this problem may be solved.  We'll see.

Thanks to all who responded.  Robert, I may still be interested in your throttle body just in case my repair does not hold up.

Warren Lail
88 Westy "Billy Bones"

----- Original Message -----
From: JordanVw@aol.com
Date: Tuesday, September 28, 2004 9:54 am
Subject: Re: 2.1L throttle body housing(part between the air flow meter and the shet meta
> In a message dated 9/26/04 11:02:34 PM Eastern Daylight Time,
> wlail@ou.edu
> writes:
>
>
> >
> > I need the part between the air flow meter and the sheet metal
> box that
> > you're talking about.  It is made from cast aluminum and it is
> the part where the
> > accelerator cable attaches and has the large idle adjustment
> screw in it.
> >
> > Warren
> >
> >
>
> did u find one?
> chris
>