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FS: '87 Westy 100K, $8000
Historical mailing list - Stephen Jones
Mon, 13 Sep 1999 09:39:49 -0600
...Repacked CV joints New Front shocks New Front brakes New Accelerator Cable New pop-top window thingy New pop-top seals, all the way...
Emission test failure
Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
Thu, 9 Dec 1999 08:09:47 -0800
...I believe the two > are related. > > The accelerator cable is not sticking, the O2 sensor is fairly fresh, I > opened and looked into the...
Re: Clutch Use
Historical mailing list - Douglas Taylor
Tue, 29 Jun 1999 23:22:44 -0400
...Not a bad skill for anyone to learn, so that you can get yourself home when your clutch's cable breaks or the hydraulic...
slight surge from 2000 to 3000 to 2000 and back
Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
Fri, 9 Mar 2001 11:55:25 -0800
...Thermostat- new, throttle switchs turn off as soon as you move the accelerator cable and when fully open. Air filter new. Ohhh, new seat...
Vanagon Life Before Computers
Historical mailing list - Melissa Mourkas
Fri, 18 Dec 2009 20:31:09 -0800
...Where I encountered an entirely new set of problems (accelerator cable freezing, no start below Zero F, Vanagon syndrome, etc). Had I the resources...
Re: Distinguishing between 68-70 busses
Historical mailing list
Thu, 13 Jul 1995 00:06:24 -0400
...Oh yeah, the accelerator cable is 10mm shorter (3660mm verses 3670mm) - Dare someone to pull it and measure it :) And as the earlier post...
Mark Stephens Engine?
Historical mailing list - 1980 VW Westfalia \"Pokey\"
Tue, 2 Jan 2001 23:16:39 -0500
...It has a new accelerator cable, thermostat and cable. Front brake pads replaced. It has 4 new KYB shocks all around for a very...
Re: Lubing clutch pedal
Historical mailing list - EMZ
Fri, 5 Jun 1998 07:56:16 -0400
...The shifter goodies are inside a metal box that bolts to > the underside of the van and the accelerator linkage is hidden inside a...
91 Vanagon Auto Trans Repair Part 2
Historical mailing list
Sun, 1 Jun 1997 22:01:41 -0500 (CDT)
...ring 010 409 259A $4.14 Shifter Cable Boot 251 723 580 $18.36 Accelerator Cable Boot 211 713 269B $4.68 Following the...
Re: Spares list (was Spare ECU)
Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
Sun, 27 Feb 2011 13:31:50 -0600
...of bulbs and fuses (new) > Female spade connectors (new) > Belt (new) > Accelerator cable (used is fine) > Temp sensor 2 (changed out before failure; the...
First Long Drive, some observations
Historical mailing list - robertmstewart
Tue, 2 May 2006 00:16:12 -0400
...cable or something need to be greased? Or lubricated with oil? It just does not feel smooth feeling when pressing down on the accelerator...
Re: '84 1.9L 2-WD -- cold start problems still the same after new O2-sensor, new Temp II sensor, and new plugs
Historical mailing list - pickle vanagon
Mon, 20 Jun 2011 16:05:41 -0400
...Start engine w/o foot on accelerator >>> pedal. Engine starts and goes to around 800 rpm (instrument panel >>> tachometer). If slight pressure put on...
Re: Rubber parts on Vanagons
Historical mailing list
Thu, 8 Sep 1994 13:16:39 -0700 (PDT)
...at each junction. - steering gear boots - cv boots - steering linkage boots - accelerator cable boot (probably won't replace this one) - auxillary air controller connector...
..let there be light....longish
Historical mailing list - Calle Fallberg
Sat, 25 Apr 1998 23:50:14 +0200
...Connect the relays between your old wiring and the bulbs with as short and thick cable as possible, using the old cables as triggerwire...
Re: Cruise Control
Historical mailing list - Dan N
Sun, 4 Oct 2020 13:00:26 -0700
...the steering column, vacuum diaphragm linked the throttle body at the accelerator lever etc etc... I have a friend with an OEM cruise control...
Re: Gas pedal push rod comes unseated
Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
Sat, 3 Oct 2009 12:38:03 -0700
...the classic freezing of a tiny bit of water > within the accelerator cable conduit. This usually happens the first > time you push the pedal...
Replacing head? Seal 1.6 na diesel injection pump on the road
Historical mailing list - ralph meyermann
Tue, 23 Aug 2011 21:18:45 -0600
...mm allen for cold start bracket a 10mm socket for the accelerator cable bracket a crescent/ round it wrench for fuel sol. A 13...
Re: Preparations for Rough Roads
Historical mailing list - Jeanne Maly
Sun, 16 Apr 2000 22:18:24 -0700
...2.75) > Spark plug wire > 1 clutch plate, cable > 1 float needle valve > 1 accelerator cable > 1 set of contact breaker points > 1 distributor...
Re: Lockers -- how hard to install LLSD?
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Tue, 10 May 2011 14:59:33 -0700
...I'm looking at 37.17 says; "If shift points are incorrect or transmission does not kick down, check accelerator cable adjustments." 37.15...
Re: mystery parts again
Historical mailing list - Craig Oda - Personal email
Tue, 16 Apr 2002 09:07:14 -0700
...that cable coming out is supposed to go hook up > to the throttle arm (where the normal accelerator cable attaches to > the shaft that...
Re: Transmission quits after 310,000 miles
Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
Sun, 13 Nov 2011 11:09:54 -0600
...I have an automatic transaxle, accelerator cable, axles, shifter, starter from and 84 that I would like to install. The only part I am...
Re: 1985 Vanagon - Ford Focus Engine alternative
Historical mailing list - David Marshall
Fri, 11 Jan 2008 15:46:44 -0800
...connector in the engine bay and a cable to the front that plugs into the accelerator If you want cruise control 1 Bake pedal...
Re: First Long Drive, some observations
Historical mailing list - pete or nancy owsianowski
Tue, 2 May 2006 21:07:26 -0500
...cable or > something need to be greased? Or lubricated with oil? It just does not feel > smooth feeling when pressing down on the accelerator...
Re: '91 Westy-Rubber Hose
Historical mailing list - Darren
Mon, 15 Jul 2002 15:22:05 -0500
...In the Haynes, there is adrawing of it on page 4B-5, illustration titled: "5.3", which illustrates Accelerator cable adjustment, and the numbers...
More fun with mechanics
Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
Sat, 2 Apr 2011 09:10:23 -0700
...And he found that the e-brake cable had been routed incorrectly so that it was rubbing on the auto transmission linkage and a...
Re: Gas pedal push rod comes unseated
Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
Sun, 4 Oct 2009 08:45:10 -0700
...the classic freezing of a tiny bit of water >>>>>> within the accelerator cable conduit. This usually happens the first >>>>>> time you push the pedal...
FS: 82 Vanagon Diesel (New Price)
Historical mailing list - Veedub
Mon, 25 Jun 2001 11:29:16 -0400
...side rear control arm Needs accelerator cable I did the conversion about 2 years ago with the TD motor. Has been a good reliable...
Unidentified Noise (the epilogue)
Historical mailing list - Stephen Overmyer
Wed, 3 May 2000 11:24:47 +1000
...found it connected to the throttle body,just under where the accelerator cable connects in the engine bay. Well it was blocked solid with...
Re: Motor Mount Replacement
Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
Thu, 12 Oct 2000 07:09:53 -0700
...Disconnect accelerator cable. Put a floor jack under the engine (don't lift). Remove bolts holding engine crossmember. The jack is now holding the...
Re: Gas pedal push rod comes unseated
Historical mailing list - miguel pacheco
Sat, 3 Oct 2009 13:52:11 -0600
...the classic freezing of a tiny bit of water >>> within the accelerator cable conduit. This usually happens the first >>> time you push the pedal...
Re: cyl head temp gauge and sub-zero driving
Historical mailing list - H Steven Dolan
Wed, 12 Oct 1994 15:51:12 -0700 (PDT)
...Steering (10W gear oil?) Shifting (same?) Frozen accelerator/parking brake cables? Where do shock absorbers go for the winter? Flat spotted tires? (especially 2...
FS: 82 Diesel Westy (Boston Area)
Historical mailing list - Volker Neumann
Mon, 22 Oct 2001 11:31:05 -0400
...Summer 2001 - clutch slave replaced - replaced accelerator cable Fall 1999 - rear brake pads replaced Summer 1999 - replaced tires Summer 1998 - diesel injector pump replaced...
Re: sharing my pain
Historical mailing list - Larry Innes
Tue, 24 Apr 2001 06:06:50 -0700
...The road vibrated the >car so much the bolts holding the accelerator cable on vibrated >loose and fell out, and I had full acceleration...
Re: Still Sluggish Update
Historical mailing list - Richard Ferguson
Thu, 21 Sep 2000 09:05:39 -0700
...He says the engine is in great > shape, > we replaced the accelerator cable, the FI system looks all good, the > intake and outake look...
Preparations for Rough Roads
Historical mailing list - Jeanne Maly
Sun, 16 Apr 2000 15:00:20 -0700
...Spark plugs, caps, rotor (platinum = 2.75) Spark plug wire 1 clutch plate, cable 1 float needle valve 1 accelerator cable 1 set of...
Re: Fw: Golf/ jetta auto trans can be used with vanagon diffs
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sun, 9 Mar 2003 23:41:43 -0500
...As for shift speeds, it is extremely important that the accelerator cable and throttle linkage is adjusted correctly. When pushing the accelerator down, it...
fuel problems suck and trip preparations
Historical mailing list - Dart 330
Mon, 4 Mar 2002 22:26:28 -0600
...I have a spare accelerator cable, oil filter, and fuel filter. Other then pulling the gas tank and replacing all the fuel lines is...
Re: gas pedal > accelerator linkage question [RESULTS]
Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
Mon, 23 May 2011 17:15:40 -0700
...gas pedal > accelerator linkage question > > I'm looking at modifying the gas pedal linkage so I can get more cable > action with less ankle...
Re: Lubing clutch pedal
Historical mailing list - marcus
Thu, 4 Jun 1998 23:39:09 -0700
...The shifter goodies are inside a metal box that bolts to > the underside of the van and the accelerator linkage is hidden inside a...
Update on 1990 automatic
Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
Fri, 11 May 2007 10:09:40 -0500
...I had some accelerator cable issues so I couldn't road test right after changing the sensor. Anyhow, everything is finally all put back...
Re: Throttle adjustment
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Sat, 24 May 2014 21:30:18 -0400
...good way to adjust the length of the rod for the accelerator >cable to the throttle linkage on an automatic? When I did this...
Re: Heads back on, runs OK and dies
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
Sat, 29 Mar 2008 13:39:51 -0700
...connected > to > the accelerator by a long, soft rubber band, meaning that there is a > strong > lag behind pressing the accelerator and the rev...
Orphan Wire Needs Help
Historical mailing list - Budd Premack
Tue, 28 Mar 2000 14:07:31 -0600
...on the van" season) when a non-VW garage replaced my accelerator cable. Since then, the idle speed has been higher, although the idle...
Re: Idle Surge
Historical mailing list - J Stewart
Wed, 26 Oct 2011 19:32:06 +0000
...found that there > is a > idle screw right under where your accelerator cable connects to the > engine. > It is at the base of the...
I-5 conversion questions(was:Wasser...I drove it)
Historical mailing list - Thomas Czerniak
Wed, 10 Feb 1999 07:25:08 -0600
...If not what was used?Is the accelerator cable adapted without problems when an automatic trans is used? Was there any problem with the...
Re: Heads back on, runs OK and dies
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Sat, 29 Mar 2008 15:25:22 -0500
...connected to > > the accelerator by a long, soft rubber band, meaning that there is a > > strong > > lag behind pressing the accelerator and the rev...
Re: Idle problems
Historical mailing list - Rico Dagastino
Fri, 23 Oct 2009 08:36:27 EDT
The throttle cable is new and the operation of the pedal and linkage on top of the throttle body is unobstructed. In addition, i...
Re: Cruise Control - Slow to engage?
Historical mailing list - Rajesh Injety
Thu, 14 Apr 2005 13:15:31 -0700
...Since the system uses vacuum rather than a cable linkage it works a little slower. What happens is that there is rubber bulb like...
'72 update and questions.
Historical mailing list - Ed.
Thu, 19 Oct 1995 14:20:27 EDT
...accelerator is held to the floor I can still turn the bar between the carbs another 50 degrees. The junction between the cable and...
Re: Spares list (was Spare ECU)
Historical mailing list - Courtney Hook
Sun, 27 Feb 2011 11:30:50 -0800
...of bulbs and fuses (new) > Female spade connectors (new) > Belt (new) > Accelerator cable (used is fine) > Temp sensor 2 (changed out before failure; the...
Re: 85 vanagon throttle body swap... top mounted vs bottom mounted TPS ????
Historical mailing list - craig cowan
Sat, 28 Feb 2009 20:35:34 -0500
...and just bent the output of the throttle body (where the accelerator cable meets) upwards accordingly (just a bit). No problems ever sense. If...
Re: High Idle 1987 GL
Historical mailing list - Mathieu Bertrand
Sun, 20 Jan 2002 23:09:15 +0000
...engine lid off, give the throttle (the rotating piece where the >accelerator cable attaches) a push back to the fully closed position (I >think...
Re: CO Adjusting Screw. PO Set it All The Way In? Base Setting?
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Thu, 21 Jun 2012 23:47:19 -0700
...It may also > be worn mounts allowing the drivetrain to shift and pull on the accelerator > cable. > > I have an idea involving using a...
Re: Syncro Differential Lock Switch Wire
Historical mailing list - Brent Christensen
Sat, 8 Apr 2000 07:37:29 -0700
...The wire emerges from the main wiring harness near the accelerator > cable at the front of the engine compartment. It is about 2 feet...
Re: cyl head temp gauge and sub-zero driving
Historical mailing list
Wed, 12 Oct 94 19:14:02 EDT
...of year for: > > Steering (10W gear oil?) > > Shifting (same?) > > Frozen accelerator/parking brake cables? > > Where do shock absorbers go for the winter? > > Flat spotted...
Re: It Lives
Historical mailing list - Bob Donalds
Mon, 5 Mar 2007 18:14:23 -0500
...However, many hours, a temporary > > pieced together accelerator cable, new fuel lines, several fabricated > > pieces, and a new starter later I was able to...
Re: '87 Syncro GL scary high idle
Historical mailing list - Yi-Ruey Wei
Thu, 16 Jul 1998 10:22:55 -0500
...I don't think you have a sticky accelerator cable or weak spring since you idle will drop. My 85 GLI has unstable idle...
Re: First Long Drive, some observations
Historical mailing list - Anthony Egeln
Tue, 2 May 2006 06:35:14 -0700
...cable or something need to be greased? Or lubricated with oil? It just does not feel smooth feeling when pressing down on the accelerator...
Re: Subie ENgine Pull Help Needed
Historical mailing list - Matthias Kuster
Sat, 7 Jul 2007 10:38:31 -0700
...Accelerator cable, harness, ac hoses, coolant/heater hoses basically all ancillaries need to be disconnected. Double check all that. Then get a cherry picker...
Re: Won't start cold (85 2.1L)
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Tue, 18 Jan 2005 11:49:56 -0600
...In your future attempts to crank it keep you foot off the accelerator pedal and see if it cranks. If that doesn't work...