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Re: 1985 Vanagon - Ford Focus Engine alternative
Historical mailing list - Jim Akiba
Fri, 11 Jan 2008 19:11:01 -0500
...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: Idle problems
Historical mailing list - Jim Johnston
Fri, 23 Oct 2009 08:27:57 -0400
Rico, I know this is random, but have you checked you throttle cable and gas pedal...? The reason I ask is I had idle...
Re: Going to the Smokies. Advice?
Historical mailing list - Peter Lapp
Tue, 12 Oct 2010 09:35:12 -0500
...I did, however, break the ball link chain that connects the accelerator cable to the throttle when I was working on the other stuff...
Re: Neil's Engine Conversion. Progress Update.
Historical mailing list - neil N
Fri, 13 Jun 2008 08:54:42 -0700
...Today I will make the accelerator cable linkage (my old design of cable/small pulley worked but was not good) It'll be up...
Re: Problems searching the archive
Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
Sun, 30 Jan 2000 19:45:19 -0800
...just now did a "search" and "getpost" for information about stuck > accelerator cables (thanks to Tom Neal, who knows how to spell vangon) and...
Vangon fired over
Historical mailing list - Koloski, John G.
Wed, 6 Dec 2000 12:52:33 -0500
...the intake manifold/throttle body just under where I attached the accelerator cable. What are these hose barbs for? I have not replaced the...
Re: Idle Problem 1987 2.1 Van Automatic
Historical mailing list - Evan Mac Donald
Sun, 11 Nov 2007 09:58:23 -0800
...accelerator pedal, cable or throttle binding 2. Auxiliary air regulator faulty 3. Air leaking past throttle valve. Jeff
Diesel Warm No Start?
Historical mailing list - Cook, Thomas
Tue, 21 Mar 2000 10:38:56 -0500
...It was still starting fine each morning at home and each afternoon at work until the accelerator cable apparently became frayed and then frozen...
Re: size of 87 vs 91 vanagon
Historical mailing list - Michael Modl
Sat, 19 Sep 1998 21:55:14 EDT
...Be careful to buy the right accelerator cable. On the Syncro the driveshaft became longer too. Starting in the same year, the right hand...
Re: size of 87 vs 91 vanagon
Historical mailing list - Martin Peitz
Sat, 19 Sep 1998 19:19:28 -0500
...Be careful to buy the right accelerator cable. On the Syncro the driveshaft became longer too. Starting in the same year, the right hand...
Re: engine revving at idle
Historical mailing list - Mark
Thu, 8 Jul 2010 21:02:12 -0400
...I haven't worked on this part of the van yet, so I'm not > familiar with how the accelerator cable hooks up and...
Of spare tires and broken wires...
Historical mailing list - Alan Bosch
Sun, 25 Jun 2000 20:54:20 -0500
...While trying to get to the bottom of a tight accelerator cable over the weekend, I needed to drop the spare to get to...
Re: Starter/ground mystery-88 GL 4sp
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Tue, 11 Jan 2011 11:02:23 -0800
...cables and ran one > leg from the negative battery terminal to the engine bay, clamping onto > the > metal fin that guides the accelerator cable...
Re: Transmission quits after 310,000 miles
Historical mailing list - Mark Dearing
Sun, 13 Nov 2011 12:44:11 -0500
...I have an automatic transaxle, accelerator cable, axles, shifter, starter from and 84 that I would like to install. The only part I am...
It's back (just in time for 4th of July weekend).
Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
Sun, 29 Jun 2008 19:05:39 -0400
...My under powered problem was (according to them) corrected by adjusting the accelerator cable (previous position they had it, only allowed throttle to open...
Re: First road trip
Historical mailing list
Mon, 17 Jun 1996 18:35:07 -0400
...BTW, I do not yet have the accelerator cable adjusted so that I can actually "kick down" into a lower gear without using the...
What to look for in buying a bus
Historical mailing list
Mon, 29 Apr 1996 16:56:20 -0700
...Look for the cover that protects the workings under the pedals- clutch and accelerator cable, brake master cylinder and parking brake cables, etc. Presense...
Re: The Parts Place
Historical mailing list - John Anderson
Tue, 12 Sep 95 9:56:11 EDT
...This said I just ordered a couple of clutch and accelerator cables from em last Friday, to make me eat crow, I'll probably...
RE: Porsche Power (was: Self-Introduction)
Historical mailing list - William R. Kennedy, NJIT CIAT, 201-596-5648
Wed, 27 Sep 95 17:05:06 EDT
...stock accelerator cable works, but it needs to be re-routed THRU a chassis member to reach the other side of the engine. If...
Re: 1985 Vanagon - Ford Focus Engine alternative
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
Fri, 11 Jan 2008 16:33:01 -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 - Mike Collum
Tue, 2 May 2006 09:42:29 -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: 1985 Vanagon - Ford Focus Engine alternative
Historical mailing list - David Marshall
Fri, 11 Jan 2008 21:53:15 -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: More fun with mechanics
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sun, 3 Apr 2011 10:10:21 -0400
...And he found that the e-brake cable had been routed incorrectly so that it was rubbing on the auto transmission linkage and a...
DEAD in my garage on New Year's Day
Historical mailing list - John Lauterbach
Sat, 1 Jan 2000 14:19:14 -0500
...I tired the my usual fix of wiggling the cable going into the ECU and tapping on the AFM, and it finally started. Ran...
Re: [Syncro] Syncro Differential Lock Switch Wire
Historical mailing list - P&J Lander
Sat, 8 Apr 2000 20:07:09 +1000
...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: Driving w/ noisy lifter??
Historical mailing list - Gregg Scharff
Thu, 11 Jun 1998 12:58:17 -0400
Malcolm Stebbins wrote: > > My 91 Syncro sat for one week (while I fixed the accelerator cable) > and when I started it up early this...
Re: engine revving at idle
Historical mailing list - Evan Mac Donald
Thu, 8 Jul 2010 08:04:36 -0700
...the van yet, so I'm not familiar with how the accelerator cable hooks up and works in the engine compartment. Thanks for any...
Re: transmission problem - resolved
Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
Fri, 7 Sep 2012 11:00:23 -0400
...I just read about a$ > 250.00 repair bill for an accelerator cable replacement. No offence > intended!! > > Velma 82diesel 1.6 na westy > > On...
Re: Can O2-sensor make engine run too lean?
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Thu, 22 Dec 2011 01:46:53 -0500
...We made sure connections were tight and connector end of cable was not grounded. Once engine is warmed up, it lacks power when starting...
Just replaced the throttle switch and am having drivability issues
Historical mailing list - roger sisler
Wed, 1 Feb 2006 15:29:45 -0800
...The accelerator cable may be hooked up wrong. I reset the gap for the throttle return stop. I used Bentley instructions. Wiggeling a thin...
Fun with fixing up stuff...(long post)
Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
Mon, 1 Nov 2010 19:17:14 -0700
...My speedo cable was 'whirring' on cold mornings...no more. My suspension bushings were sometimes a bit squeaky...no more. My accelerator cable was...
Re: Mark Stephens Engine?
Historical mailing list - Sean Garrett
Wed, 3 Jan 2001 08:00:07 -0700
...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: Preventative Maintenance: WWYD? 84 Vanagon
Historical mailing list - Cory Sammons
Sat, 4 Sep 2004 20:30:09 -0400
...I would just carry spares of those parts that are suspect and would leave you dead in the water - fuel pump, accelerator cable, belts...
Re: Gas pedal push rod comes unseated
Historical mailing list - miguel pacheco
Sat, 3 Oct 2009 13:48:29 -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...
Of Vanagon Demons and other Ailments...
Historical mailing list - Jorge Osorio
Thu, 14 Aug 2003 21:44:20 -0400
...I've been fighting this one since the beginning of spring since winter had me more focused on hoping the accelerator cable wouldn't...
Re: Preparations for Rough Roads
Historical mailing list - Davidson
Sun, 16 Apr 2000 15:38:06 -0700
...clutch plate, cable *** maybe one for group >1 float needle valve *** don't think you have a carburator >1 accelerator cable *** maybe one for...
Re: Heads back on, runs OK and dies
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
Sat, 29 Mar 2008 13:42:46 -0700
...Jim, You have to say manual or automatic transmission if you are going to talk about how the throttle cable feels. There's no...
TDI, TD and 2.0L conversions
Historical mailing list - Bj�rn
Fri, 28 Aug 1998 19:31:45 -0700
...Then you need the electrical cables the accelerator poti, engine mounts, exhaust etc. The North American VW-family conversion choices seem to be quite...
Re: Expansion tank cap operation...
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Mon, 29 Aug 2005 07:22:40 -0400
...The alignment is a cable adjustment or ready to fail issue. Make sure the accelerator cable is properly adjusted so the transmission kicks down...
Re: '87 low RPM/idle problems.
Historical mailing list
Thu, 6 Feb 1997 12:33:25 -0800
...pressure is put on the throttle arm thingy (the piece the accelerator cable clamps into) but with enough play so that when you pull...
Re: More fun with mechanics
Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
Sun, 3 Apr 2011 07:22:56 -0700
...speeds on flat surface streets and take my foot off the accelerator. Previous mechanic, here in Bend, Ore. (p-mail me if interested, not...
Re: Rare "not my fault" van break down..
Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
Mon, 20 Aug 2018 15:24:03 -0700
...On Mon, Aug 20, 2018, 3:06 PM Greg Childs <Greg@gregorychilds.com> wrote: > My accelerator cable broke in the engine compartment. Vice grips...
Re: Cruise Control
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Sun, 4 Oct 2020 15:36:14 -0500
...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: Delays: auto transmission and starter motor
Historical mailing list - Hector Zapata
Wed, 22 Aug 2001 22:08:29 -0700
...Might be that the accelerator cable needs adjustment, or the band. Haven't got to it yet... > On another topic, my starter motor does...
Re: More fun with mechanics
Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
Sat, 2 Apr 2011 12:43:56 -0700
...speeds on flat surface streets and take my > foot off the > accelerator. Previous mechanic, here in Bend, Ore. (p-mail me > if > interested, not...
Re: Fw: Golf/ jetta auto trans can be used with vanagon diffs
Historical mailing list - EMZ
Mon, 10 Mar 2003 00:30:48 -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...
Re: last minute checks
Historical mailing list
Thu, 13 Jul 1995 10:02:08 -0700
...Accelerator cable Clutch cable 3 fan belts 6 flares spare gas cap for when you go to Oregon and the attendant forgets spare half...
Amateur questions: Wrong spark plugs? Coolant corrosion?
Historical mailing list - Tyler Dann
Mon, 1 Aug 2011 01:08:42 -0800
Hi all, I had to replace my snapped accelerator cable and thought it was a good time to do a few other things to...
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 - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Mon, 20 Jun 2011 13:48:22 -0700
...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: 71 no start
Historical mailing list - Jack Reed
Wed, 28 Jun 1995 18:28:16 -0600 (MDT)
...You state that #1 sparks so I assume that you pulled the cable off and grounded it just to be sure. Is the spark...
Re: Gas pedal push rod comes unseated
Historical mailing list - miguel pacheco
Sat, 3 Oct 2009 13:28:36 -0600
Michael, maybe you had the classic freezing of a tiny bit of water within the accelerator cable conduit. This usually happens the first time...
Re: Of spare tires and broken wires...
Historical mailing list - Puzerewski
Mon, 26 Jun 2000 05:08:08 -0400
...While trying to get to the bottom of a > tight accelerator cable over the weekend, I needed to drop the spare to get > to...
Re: Of spare tires and broken wires...
Historical mailing list - Chris Stann
Sun, 25 Jun 2000 22:09:07 -0500
...While trying to get to the bottom of a > tight accelerator cable over the weekend, I needed to drop the spare to get > to...
Re: Living the Compleat Vanagon Experience.
Historical mailing list - craig cowan
Wed, 13 Aug 2008 20:52:56 -0400
...Exhaust getting louder (And drill bit broken off in head) Headgaskets fail catastrophically Oil Pressure Light Hot Foot problems Accelerator cable break Coolant lines...
Re: Rare "not my fault" van break down..
Historical mailing list - Jim. Felder
Mon, 20 Aug 2018 17:27:49 -0500
...2018, 3:06 PM Greg Childs <Greg@gregorychilds.com> wrote: > > > My accelerator cable broke in the engine compartment. Vice grips saved > the > > day by...
Re: Oldest-1st van
Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
Sat, 8 Oct 2011 06:13:08 -0700
...I had a piece of fishing line connected to the accelerator cable and routed to the package shelf just ahead of the shifter....On...
FS: 1990 vanagon gl
Historical mailing list - Jeremy Sager
Thu, 3 Aug 2000 14:06:48 -0400
...air flow meter accelerator cable front brake pads rear brake shoes & drums rear wheel bearings front wheel bearings alternator ignition coil belts tuned up...
82 AC vanagon cold start problem
Historical mailing list - jake beaulieu
Tue, 6 Sep 2005 08:42:21 -0500
...It will only fire up if I push on the accelerator while turning it over. It takes a minute or so of coaxing, but...
RE: Young and Sanchez, high idle and overheating
Historical mailing list
Sun, 10 Aug 1997 21:50:06 -0400 (EDT)
...If it went more than half way, I let up on the accelerator until it went back down. To tell the truth, I actually...
Re: Advice Needed-Auto Tranny Experts
Historical mailing list - lauterba
Wed, 9 Apr 2003 22:47:42 -0400
...rpm, but will not upshift until you let up on the accelerator pedal. John Lauterbach Macon, GA '84 7-passenger ----- Original Message ----- From: "Jeff...