Thanks guys. Sounds like I have some further investigation to do. On Mon, Jan 12, 2015 at 4:12 PM, Neil N <musomuso@gmail.com> wrote: > > Neil, > > > > Was that throttle body and switch easy to disassemble and clean? Any > reason > > I shouldn't attempt it? > > Yes. > > No. Even if you have limited mechanical experience, can't think of any > real reason not to attempt disassembly. The O ring seal between intake > plenum and throttle body could be re-used and is not pricey. Actually, > if switch parts are seized, the bigger risk may be mangling that hex > head adjuster when trying to adjust it, part still mounted. The wall > on that part adjuster head is thin. > > Another point of wear can be at the internal pivot point of switch > itself. A fellow on thesamba.com managed a repair to that using epoxy. > This took out the play making the switch more reliable. I think > previous suggestions of a new part make more sense. > > > -- > Neil n > > Blog: Vanagons, Westfalia, general <http://tubaneil.blogspot.ca> > > 1988 Westy Images <https://picasaweb.google.com/musomuso/New1988Westy> > > 1981 Westfalia "Jaco" Images, technical <http://tubaneil.googlepages.com/> > > Vanagon-Bus VAG Gas Engine Swap Group <http://tinyurl.com/khalbay> > |
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