As a side note, and likely not related to Johns problem, is that the pivot holes can wear over time. Here's one persons solution: http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=455400&highlight=throttle+body+switch+worn+pivot Of course replacing the switch makes more sense but I found that aspect of wear interesting and worth noting. (says he with a vacuum actuated GoWesty switch installed on his 2.1) Neil On 7/3/15, David Beierl <dbeierl@attglobal.net> wrote:
> ..... On this switch it's operated by that > little lever which is pivoted on little holes in the switch body.
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