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• Re: 1985 Vanagon - Ford Focus Engine alternative
  Historical mailing list - Jim Akiba
  Sat, 12 Jan 2008 01:28:34 -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: Toolkit
  Historical mailing list - David Clark
  Wed, 24 Nov 1999 21:29:11 -0000
  ...I bought it any way! That is an accelerator cable. Most roadside repair outfits carry cables for cars, but never one long enough for...
• Re: Heads back on, runs OK and dies
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sat, 29 Mar 2008 15:49:25 -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: Spares list (was Spare ECU)
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Sun, 27 Feb 2011 16:08:47 -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...
• Scarlett's New Battery Update ;-)
  Historical mailing list - PB
  Thu, 3 May 2007 10:06:59 -0700
  ...Another possible option was to change the terminal on the cable, but I wasn't up for that, yet. http://i74.photobucket.com/albums...
• 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 - John Lauterbach
  Wed, 22 Jun 2011 04:39:55 -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...
• They Only Write When They're In Trouble...
  Historical mailing list - Tom & Phyllis
  Wed, 14 Nov 2001 00:23:00 -0600
  ...Cruised at 50 mph, slowed to stop, accelerated to 15 mph, accelerator failed to produce power. Engine stalled and I re-started, accelerated to...
• Re: Thanks for another great BusBoo
  Historical mailing list - Brien Dews
  Sun, 20 Sep 2009 22:56:10 -0400
  ...I found Rachael and Tim broken down a couple of miles from the campground with a broken accelerator cable. After towing them back to...
• Re: Problems searching the archive
  Historical mailing list - Davidson
  Sun, 30 Jan 2000 15:54:55 -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...
• Re: It Lives
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
  Mon, 5 Mar 2007 22:11:09 -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: Still Sluggish Update- Coil Source
  Historical mailing list - Gary Stearns
  Thu, 21 Sep 2000 17:30:01 -0400
  ...He says the engine is in great > > shape, > > we replaced the accelerator cable, the FI system looks all good, the > > intake and outake look...
• Re: It Lives
  Historical mailing list - Joy Hecht
  Mon, 5 Mar 2007 19:38:27 -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: Fun with fixing up stuff...(long post)
  Historical mailing list - John Meeks
  Tue, 2 Nov 2010 11:15:22 -0400
  ...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: Of spare tires and broken wires...
  Historical mailing list - Tom and Dana Cates
  Sun, 25 Jun 2000 23:23:22 -0700
  ...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: warm idle prob.
  Historical mailing list - Mark Keller
  Sun, 5 Aug 2001 22:28:35 -0800
  ...idle stabilzer valve, relay unit (behind the right tail light), air flow meter, throttle body, ECU, distributor as well as replacing the throttle cable...
• Re: 1.9L long blocks
  Historical mailing list - VWNut Hawk
  Thu, 3 Jul 2003 06:49:46 -0500
  ...6.) label fuel injectors cables and remove them. You'll want to know left-front, left rear,etc. 7.) disconnect accelerator cable at the...
• Re: Help Needed on Manual to Auto Trans wiring problem.
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Tue, 7 Nov 2006 14:11:22 -0800
  ...I provided all the parts except the accelerator cable. Shop provided labor and anything else needed in exchange for my dead 2.1 engine...
• Re: stalling after highway
  Historical mailing list - robert shawn feller
  Tue, 13 Jun 2006 11:47:07 -0400
  ...Accelerator cable or pedal sometimes sticks. Very stressful. > Can't see how that would cause this. > > Tim Leek > Technical Staff > MIT Lincoln Laboratory > Lexington...
• Re: Rare "not my fault" van break down..
  Historical mailing list - Greg Childs
  Mon, 20 Aug 2018 15:05:59 -0700
  <html><body><span style="font-family:Verdana; color:#000000; font-size:10pt;"><div>My accelerator cable broke in the engine compartment. Vice grips saved...
• Re: oil pressure
  Historical mailing list - Thomas Pfrommer
  Mon, 7 May 2007 10:52:24 -0700
  ...A small tip on the accelerator to bring the engine at about >> 2800 stops the buzzer/warning light. Going then back to idle no...
• was- a/c loads the system down and it stumbles and dies- now??
  Historical mailing list - A J
  Wed, 25 Aug 2010 00:38:01 -0400
  ...I checked on the plenum where the accelerator cable connects and there is no end play and the spring works well on closing it...
• Re: First Long Drive, some observations
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Mon, 1 May 2006 22:19:08 -0700
  ...It just does not feel > smooth feeling when pressing down on the accelerator compared to modern > cars. It this something I need to get...
• Re: More fun with mechanics
  Historical mailing list - Don Hundt
  Sat, 2 Apr 2011 10:27:52 -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: Gas pedal push rod comes unseated
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Sat, 3 Oct 2009 13:17:24 -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...
• John Wallace hasn't fixed his email even after Robert's call, today's repair adventures
  Historical mailing list - Sam Walters
  Sat, 30 Jul 2005 22:51:54 -0400
  ...Earlier I tried to get the accelerator cable on the weekender to work right. All of a sudden it is not sliding back easily...
• Re: Leaking Torque Converter Seal
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 19 Mar 2010 00:22:54 -0400
  ...Check the accelerator cable and linkage adjustments. Floored, the tranny should stay in a lower gear until ~5,200 rpm or so. If not...
• Re: Spares list (was Spare ECU)
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Sun, 27 Feb 2011 19:25:13 -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...
• Re: fuel system questions
  Historical mailing list - Gary Stearns
  Mon, 13 Nov 2000 19:50:05 -0500
  ...and spring on top of > the rotating arm attached to the accelerator cable. What does it do? Mine > is sticky, doesn't rotate easily...
• Re: Mark Stephens Engine?
  Historical mailing list - Donna Stewart
  Wed, 3 Jan 2001 08:00:49 -0800
  ...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: 1.9L long blocks
  Historical mailing list - VWNut Hawk
  Thu, 3 Jul 2003 07:08:47 -0500
  ...6.) label fuel injectors cables and remove them. You'll want to know left-front, left rear,etc. 7.) disconnect accelerator cable at the...
• 85 Vanagon starts hard
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 6 Apr 1995 19:45:05 -0500 (EDT)
  ...tried this while boosting the battery via jumper cables from my wife's Jeep -- which *always* starts, by the way...) Here are some other...
• Re: Throttle adjustment
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
  Sun, 25 May 2014 20:25:02 -1000
  ...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: Spare Fuel Pump Saves the Day
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Thu, 4 Apr 2013 10:36:41 -0700
  ...3 belts - ignition switch - assorted fuses - fuel line and assorted clamps - accelerator cable - fuel filter - oil filter - spare keys - temp2 sender - thermostat I plan...
• Re: Amateur questions: Wrong spark plugs? Coolant corrosion?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 1 Aug 2011 06:05:36 -0400
  ...Wrong spark plugs? Coolant corrosion? Hi all, I had to replace my snapped accelerator cable and thought it was a good time to do...
• Re: Spares list (was Spare ECU)
  Historical mailing list - Mark L. Hineline
  Sun, 27 Feb 2011 17:45:39 -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: Lethargic starter (Update)
  Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
  Tue, 19 Dec 2000 07:10:47 -0800
  ...It had trouble idling and so I restarted it again and held the accelerator pedal down and let it warm up. After a few...
• '90 Carat (Grover) engine transplant - Final chapter
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
  Sun, 22 Nov 2009 11:50:59 -0500
  ...adding new ones where necessary) *Re-greased the CV joints *New Accelerator cable *New Coolant manifold *new hose from PS head to coolant manifold...
• 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
  Wed, 22 Jun 2011 11:12:07 -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: Cruise Control
  Historical mailing list - Stacy Schneider
  Sun, 4 Oct 2020 14:14:57 -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...
• Little Martha running, but not driving yet (long)
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 11 Dec 1995 18:02:48 -0800
  ...Accel cable Clutch cable Shifter? Troubleshoot: Resistive right front head light wire dome (interior) light doesn't work Emergency Flashers doesn't work No...
• Re: Turbos
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 14 Apr 1996 21:49:44 -0400
  ...strength) *the only other differences are, spark plugs,air filter, and accelerator cable * 1500 RPM 30% boost * 2200 RPM 100% boost * power is increased...
• Distress Sale...........continued!!
  Historical mailing list - Vic Ahmed
  Wed, 26 Jan 2000 12:36:43 EST
  ...on completely rebuilt 1984 model year 1.6L motor, new clutch, accelerator cable and pop-top rubber, 4 new Michelin tires, pretty straight and...
• Re: Spares list (was Spare ECU)
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Mon, 28 Feb 2011 08:44:45 -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...
• Re: Amateur questions: Wrong spark plugs? Coolant corrosion?
  Historical mailing list - ralph meyermann
  Mon, 1 Aug 2011 03:54:20 -0600
  ...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: They Only Write When They're In Trouble...
  Historical mailing list - Greg Marshall
  Wed, 14 Nov 2001 08:47:14 -0500
  ...Cruised at 50 mph, slowed to stop, accelerated to 15 mph, > accelerator failed to produce power. Engine stalled and I re-started, > accelerated to...
• Re: Amateur questions: Wrong spark plugs? Coolant corrosion?
  Historical mailing list - Tyler Dann
  Mon, 1 Aug 2011 12:36:21 -0800
  ...Wrong spark plugs? Coolant corrosion? > > Hi all, > > I had to replace my snapped accelerator cable and thought it was a good > time > to do...
• Re: DEAD in my garage on New Year's Day
  Historical mailing list - John Lauterbach
  Sat, 1 Jan 2000 20:54:23 -0500
  ...The cable from the Hall detector to the idle stabilizer were in bad shape, and I replaced those this afternoon with like parts from...
• Re: Clutch Use
  Historical mailing list - Coby Smolens
  Tue, 29 Jun 1999 22:37:02 -0700
  ...Not a bad skill for > anyone to learn, so that you can get yourself home when your > clutch's cable > breaks or the hydraulic...
• 1988 bus reaches 100,000 miles!!! film at eleven.
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Sat, 02 Dec 95 18:35:53 CST
  ...57,839 10.00 replaced accelerator cable rubber boot (yes, that's ONE tiny little rubber boot!!!) 61,810 314.00 replaced four tires...
• Re: Throttle adjustment
  Historical mailing list - TJ Hemrick
  Sat, 24 May 2014 22:04:07 -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: engine revving at idle
  Historical mailing list - Mark
  Sat, 10 Jul 2010 18:00:39 -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...
• Re: DEAD in my garage on New Year's Day
  Historical mailing list - John Lauterbach
  Sun, 2 Jan 2000 15:12:42 -0500
  ...I could smell fuel, but engine > >wouldn't > >start. > > > >I tired the my usual fix of wiggling the cable going into the ECU and...
• Re: ATF filter: urban legend?
  Historical mailing list - Craig Oda
  Mon, 23 Aug 2004 22:32:54 -0700
  ...I'm thinking that I need to adjust some cables on the tranny or somthing... It's past 10pm and this will have to...
• Re: slight surge from 2000 to 3000 to 2000 and back
  Historical mailing list - Joe Romas
  Fri, 9 Mar 2001 15:43:55 -0500
  ...Thermostat- new, > throttle switchs turn off as soon as you move the accelerator cable and > when fully open. Air filter new. Ohhh, new seat...
• Re: Spare Fuel Pump Saves the Day
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 4 Apr 2013 10:41:13 -0700
  ...3 belts > - ignition switch > - assorted fuses > - fuel line and assorted clamps > - accelerator cable > - fuel filter > - oil filter > - spare keys > - temp2 sender > - thermostat > > I plan...
• old bus literature, underbed cargo latchs for 70 pickup, Front engine tin. paint
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 21 Jul 1995 13:06:31 -0700
  ...a 6mm rubber gromet, part 311 971 913, one for the accelerator cable, which gets an N 20 092 1 gromet, conduit, and the...
• Re: They Only Write When They're In Trouble...
  Historical mailing list - Don & Christina Preston
  Tue, 13 Nov 2001 23:28:25 -0800
  ...Cruised at 50 mph, slowed to stop, accelerated to 15 mph, > accelerator failed to produce power. Engine stalled and I re-started, > accelerated to...
• FS: '88 Wolfsburg (Reluctantly...)
  Historical mailing list - Alan Bosch
  Mon, 26 Feb 2001 11:44:13 -0600
  ...New accelerator cable 10/00. New tstat 2/01. New alternator and battery 12/99. New belts 12/99. The engine seems tight and...
• FS: 1985 Westfalia - $6750
  Historical mailing list - Dart 330
  Mon, 18 Oct 2004 09:56:19 -0500
  ...mat for the front $66 Complete spare tune-up kit w/ accelerator cable included $115 New sachs clutch and inner CVs $450 New upper...
• Re: Fun with fixing up stuff...(long post)
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 2 Nov 2010 13:24:28 -0700
  ...My accelerator cable >> was >> getting a bit 'quirky'...hard to go smoothly from foot-off to just a tiny >> bit of throttle without a...