Throttle Body Rebuild Service, Who has experience/recommendations? Options

[Van B]

So, now that my 1.8L is running happy again, I’m able to notice small issues. Today I noticed that my throttle body appears to have some wear inside it. Idle was a little high and when I pushed on the linkage arm, it returned to normal.

So, I think a full rebuild is in order. And if it happens to come out a little larger, we that wouldn’t bother me a bit. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/shades.gif)

Who would you recommend to make my throttle better than new?

[Van B]

914 World,
Phil is out of the Throttle Body game. I finally got a response from him today, see below:

"Good morning Van,



Thank you very much for your interest in my re-machined throttle bodies however as of February of this year I am no longer providing this service and I apologize for the late reply. A word of advice, some of the people offering rebuilding services are just re-bushing the worn areas where the throttle shaft passes through the main housing, this will not cure the problem, try and find a rebuilder that will install bearings and seals and provide a positive vertical locking feature for the throttle shaft. Good luck in your search for a quality rebuilder.



Regards

Phil"

[wonkipop]

914 World,
Phil is out of the Throttle Body game. I finally got a response from him today, see below:

"Good morning Van,



Thank you very much for your interest in my re-machined throttle bodies however as of February of this year I am no longer providing this service and I apologize for the late reply. A word of advice, some of the people offering rebuilding services are just re-bushing the worn areas where the throttle shaft passes through the main housing, this will not cure the problem, try and find a rebuilder that will install bearings and seals and provide a positive vertical locking feature for the throttle shaft. Good luck in your search for a quality rebuilder.



Regards

Phil"

bummer.

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replace with a vanagon throttle body?
makes them go a bit better says @clayperrine .
might be able to get hold of one of those without the throttle plate groove wear problem?