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SyncroHead 
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 Posted: Mon Dec 07, 2020 9:41 am Post subject: Throttle Body Rebuild |
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Is there anyone aside from Van Cafe performing throttle body rebuilding service in the USA for our aging engines?
Mine is a 2.1L, but other varieties would likely have the same issue.
I see more and more posts about idle and drivability issues and I suspect the worn out throttle body is the culprit in my case and in many others.
GoWesty offers a new throttle body for $280:
https://www.gowesty.com/product/electrical/24718/gowesty-throttle-valve-housing?v=
GW has a YouTube video about their rebuilt ones, but can't find it on their site. I think they may not offer any longer now that they offer new ones.
Van Cafe offers rebuilt ones at $365 (+ $75 core charge):
https://www.vancafe.com/025133061F-p/025133061f.htm
Frank Condelli offers rebuilt ones at C$250 (+C$100 core charge):
BusLab offers the GoWesty one. Found nothing at BusDepot or VanAgain.
Anyone know of other options?
Jim Davis
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bettingonvans
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| Posted: Mon Dec 07, 2020 9:49 am Post subject: Re: Throttle Body Rebuild |
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My throttle body was pretty sloppy the last time I had it out. I have been hoping to get a rebuild from Rocky Jennings but there is always some other thing I am trying to improve. Appears that he still does the work, there is an ad in the classifieds.
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SyncroHead
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| Posted: Mon Dec 07, 2020 10:03 am Post subject: Re: Throttle Body Rebuild |
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| djkeev wrote: |
I fixed mine myself, I did a tutorial on it.
It worked great!
Still does.
Dave |
Thanks - a great solution if I had more time on my hands, but have too many other things going on right now for this path.
Jim
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SyncroHead
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| Posted: Mon Dec 07, 2020 10:06 am Post subject: Re: Throttle Body Rebuild |
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| bettingonvans wrote: |
| My throttle body was pretty sloppy the last time I had it out. I have been hoping to get a rebuild from Rocky Jennings but there is always some other thing I am trying to improve. Appears that he still does the work, there is an ad in the classifieds. |
Thanks. Found the Rocky Jennings ad linked below. $300 (+ $150 core charge):
Adding it to this thread for a more complete list of options in one place.
https://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=2030615
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SyncroHead
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| Posted: Mon Dec 07, 2020 10:16 am Post subject: Re: Throttle Body Rebuild |
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dabaron bought a new one, GoWesty I think.
He is quite happy with it.
Dave |
Leaning toward that path...
Jim
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jayinduluth
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| Posted: Mon Dec 07, 2020 1:22 pm Post subject: Re: Throttle Body Rebuild |
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Frank does have a sale going on for the month of December - 15% off
https://www.frankcondelli.com/staging1/store/index.php?route=common/home
OK Volks, here's your chance to save some dollars. We are having a one month sale on all in stock Volkswagen Vanagon/T3/Westfalia parts. Starting December 01 through to and including December 31 you can get a 15% discount on all orders with a materials total of over $100.00 CAD. Use this "Coupon Code" on the "Shopping Cart" page to get your 15% discount. Coupon Code: DEC2020 This sale does not apply to any Propex heaters or parts.
Would make his throttle bodies around US$165, have no idea about shipping from Canada..
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whip618
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| Posted: Thu Dec 10, 2020 12:44 am Post subject: Re: Throttle Body Rebuild |
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I am still rebuilding throttle bodies if you are interested. All years of aircooled and water cooled up to 1991 including porsche and superbeetle. Price includes a good used factory TPS and gasket until I run out of them.
PM for pricing
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jstrickrott
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| Posted: Sun Aug 15, 2021 5:12 pm Post subject: Re: Throttle Body Rebuild |
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Is Phil still doing this work? I have tried to reach him with no luck so far.
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SyncroHead
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| Posted: Sun Aug 15, 2021 5:25 pm Post subject: Re: Throttle Body Rebuild |
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| whip618 wrote: |
I am still rebuilding throttle bodies if you are interested. All years of aircooled and water cooled up to 1991 including porsche and superbeetle. Price includes a good used factory TPS and gasket until I run out of them.
Phil |
The new GoWesty throttle body helped in my case, but did not cure my issue. Turned out to be a faulty fuel pressure regulator.
Now I have 4 or 5 throttle body cores that can be rebuilt. Are these of value to someone? Phil?
Jim Davis
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GreenMachineVW
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| Posted: Sun Aug 15, 2021 5:40 pm Post subject: Re: Throttle Body Rebuild |
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| jstrickrott wrote: |
Is Phil still doing this work? I have tried to reach him with no luck so far.
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I understand that he does still do rebuilds, but has such a backlog that he does not plan on taking on any more for a few months. I had a throttle body for a 1983 air-cooled rebuilt by him, and it looks great and works fine. |
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DuncanS
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| Posted: Sun Aug 15, 2021 5:51 pm Post subject: Re: Throttle Body Rebuild |
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| Dave--Can you tell us where to find the rebuilding tutorial you did? |
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jlrftype7
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| Posted: Sun Aug 15, 2021 8:59 pm Post subject: Re: Throttle Body Rebuild |
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| jstrickrott wrote: |
Is Phil still doing this work? I have tried to reach him with no luck so far.
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I understand that he does still do rebuilds, but has such a backlog that he does not plan on taking on any more for a few months. I had a throttle body for a 1983 air-cooled rebuilt by him, and it looks great and works fine. |
I second that he does nice work.
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cab512
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| Posted: Wed Mar 30, 2022 5:04 pm Post subject: Re: Throttle Body Rebuild |
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| My throttle body sticks and is relieved (at least for a little) when I spray some silicon lubricant on the coil. Do I need to replace the entire throttle body or can I just replace the coil? |
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1988M5
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| Posted: Wed Mar 30, 2022 7:39 pm Post subject: Re: Throttle Body Rebuild |
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Just a PSA, if you get frustrated adjusting your throttle body, check out this PITA I go go through on my old BMW. https://765bimmertime.blogspot.com/2012/12/e24-adj...14067f9994
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bajabones
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| Posted: Thu Mar 31, 2022 6:15 am Post subject: Re: Throttle Body Rebuild |
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I got the goWesty
Huge difference
I love it
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| Posted: Thu Mar 31, 2022 8:16 pm Post subject: Re: Throttle Body Rebuild |
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My throttle body failed, there was a vacuum leak through the valve shaft bushing. I'm happy with the GW new one.
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cab512
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| Posted: Mon Apr 04, 2022 10:46 am Post subject: Re: Throttle Body Rebuild |
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| @bajabones - You mentioned there was a huge difference when you installed the new throttle body. Forgive my ignorance here but what kind of difference did you notice? |
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