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• Re: Auto Transmission Trouble...
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Tue, 2 Sep 2003 21:15:26 -0400
  ...I think I was dealing with cable stretch, but I got it so that it was in kick down when the pedal was on...
• Re: Distress Sale...........continued!!
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 26 Jan 2000 23:56:22 -0600
  ...on > completely rebuilt 1984 model year 1.6L motor, new clutch, accelerator cable > and pop-top rubber, 4 new Michelin tires, pretty straight and...
• Just unearthed some goodies............
  Historical mailing list - Vic Ahmed
  Fri, 15 Sep 2000 01:17:55 EDT
  ...Diesel accelerator cables. 24. OEM Blaupunkt 4" speakers. 25. Diesel injectors OEM. 26. Inter-coolers OEM as used in turbo Beetle/Golf/Jetta. 27...
• Re: it just stops! What do I do? - was Spare Fuel Pump Saves the Day
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Thu, 4 Apr 2013 19:37:59 -0500
  ...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: Distress Sale...........continued!!
  Historical mailing list - Alan Bosch
  Wed, 26 Jan 2000 13:22:05 -0600
  ...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: Heads back on, runs OK and dies
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Sat, 29 Mar 2008 13:55:44 -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...
• Re: engine revving at idle
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 9 Jul 2010 00:23:09 -0700
  ...I haven't worked on this part of the van yet, so I'm not >> familiar with how the accelerator cable hooks up and...
• Trip Report(Summer Trip)
  Historical mailing list - Jon Ulrig
  Tue, 13 Sep 94 10:03:08 PDT
  ...Denver- Pick up SO(significant other) at airport BREAKDOWN- Coming down a large pass in CO., the accelerator is sticking, so I'm fighting...
• PIFF Project
  Historical mailing list - Maggie Dew
  Mon, 7 Sep 2015 10:35:23 -0500
  ...Needs shocks Some coolant hoses replaced Fuel Lines Fuel Tank (terminal rust) Upper Ball Joints Axles (bad boots) Accelerator Cable (Terminal Rust) Spark Plug...
• Re: '84 Vanagon, -- intermittent "Clunk" coming from under middle of van
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 16 Oct 2015 22:53:46 -0400
  ...Also the accelerator or shifter cables can be damaged if they are not disconnected while tipping the engine down. Insect visually while prying the...
• FS 1983 'L' Diesel, upstate NY
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 01 Jul 97 07:29:15 PST
  ...and WC) at 73k z New battery 6/94 ?? z New accelerator cable 3/97 z CV joints cleaned and repacked at 74k z...
• Re: 85 Westy, 91 Subaru engine, for sale on Craig's List
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Fri, 2 May 2003 18:56:11 EDT
  ...Accelerator cable was patched together but the owner, Lester, says he has a new cable which comes with he van. The engine does not...
• Re: Cruise Control
  Historical mailing list - Mbob1950
  Sun, 4 Oct 2020 20:12:49 -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: Advice needed: engine speed jumping abruptly
  Historical mailing list - Scarlett Semko
  Thu, 28 Jan 1999 20:36:15 -0500
  ...I recently had the tranny out for a rebuild, and I had not adjusted the accelerator cable right, which threw the stops on the...
• Re: oil pressure
  Historical mailing list - Thomas Pfrommer
  Mon, 7 May 2007 10:09:11 -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...
• Re: engine revving at idle
  Historical mailing list - Ry
  Fri, 9 Jul 2010 08:48:13 -0500
  ...I haven't worked on this part of the van yet, so I'm not >>> familiar with how the accelerator cable hooks up and...
• index of tech bulletins affecting vanagons
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Sun, 17 Apr 94 01:35:27 CDT
  ...2082 - Accelerator Cable System Change Vanagon ALL 24-90-03 Fuel Throttle Body - Replacement w/ Digijet System Injection Vanagon 1983-90 24-90-T01...
• Re: Need A Checklist...
  Historical mailing list - Steve Johnson
  Mon, 10 Mar 1997 08:44:10 -0800 (PST)
  ...Spare clutch cable Spare accelerator cable Spare fan belt Spark plugs, points, condensor, rotor, cap, coil, head cover gaskets. Spare nuts and bolts for...
• Piff Project for Mary Karraker - Complete
  Historical mailing list - Larry Chase
  Fri, 11 Mar 2016 15:37:20 -0600
  ...Needs shocks Some coolant hoses replaced Fuel Lines Fuel Tank (terminal rust) Upper Ball Joints Axles (bad boots) Accelerator Cable (Terminal Rust) Spark Plug...
• 68: What is this damnable noise???
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 31 Mar 96 22:02 CST
  ...But I can make it cycle with the accelerator, putting it under load and backing off. It's much louder under load. I replaced...
• Re: Thank you to the list, wet engine & listmember sightings.
  Historical mailing list - Jorge Osorio
  Fri, 11 Jul 2003 09:04:22 -0400
  ...Top 10 Weather Related Van Quirks??? Stuck Solenoid ...SUMMER Loss of power in the rain ...SPRING Frozen Accelerator Cable...WINTER . . .<YOUR QUIRK HERE> Ahhhh...
• oil pressure
  Historical mailing list - Thomas Pfrommer
  Sat, 5 May 2007 22:13:02 -0700
  ...It was to overcome by slightly tipping on the accelerator but OK thats not good. So i changed the relief valve spring which I...
• Re: I-4 coversion developing power troubles
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Wed, 27 May 2009 11:06:38 -0700
  ...It's possible the 2.0 accelerator cable is interfaced with the Vangagon cable. If so, maybe it slipped. Maybe throttle not opening all...
• Re: Need diesel Vanagon advice/help (longish)
  Historical mailing list - tmiller
  Thu, 3 Mar 2005 20:42:04 -0500
  ...If it doesn't, you need to tweek the cable tension, lever position so it does. TEMiller Ken Wilford wrote: > I have an 83...
• Re: oil pressure
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Farrugia
  Sun, 6 May 2007 04:45:54 -0400
  ...It > was to overcome by slightly tipping on the accelerator but OK thats not > good. So i changed the relief valve spring which I...
• Re: Fw: Transmission or clutch gone: Maybe better news
  Historical mailing list - miguel pacheco
  Mon, 17 Aug 2009 11:50:40 -0600
  ...Oh and, also while the tranny is out, replace the accelerator cable with a new one and make your old one a spare. That...
• Re: engine revving at idle
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 9 Jul 2010 11:52:19 -0700
  ...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: oil pressure
  Historical mailing list - Thomas Pfrommer
  Sun, 6 May 2007 01:49:07 -0700
  ...It >> was to overcome by slightly tipping on the accelerator but OK thats not >> good. So i changed the relief valve spring which I...
• Re: Poor Hot Start Discovery - midway through solution
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 25 Aug 2012 20:05:22 -0700
  ...VW also made the main battery cable considerable bigger in 86's and later vanagons. Never hurts to check all the grounds .. they corrode...
• Re: Cruise Control
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Mon, 5 Oct 2020 10:26:52 -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...
• V6anagon Trip: Day 1 (continued) /L
  Historical mailing list - Maher, Steve (SD-MS)
  Mon, 04 Dec 1995 18:45:00 -0800 (PST)
  ...The throttle cable and guide tube is extremely crude, and probably a major contributor to the stiffness of the throttle. That plus the two...
• Golf/Jetta powered gas Vanagon
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 16 Oct 1996 19:35:44 -0400
  ...above from the= diesel engine, plus the motor mounts, splash pans, accelerator cable, fro= m the diesel Vanagon, over to a gas Vanagon. I...
• Re: Aircooled and Cold Weather
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
  Sat, 5 Oct 2002 21:02:11 -0500
  ...not the carbs themselves but the rod that connected to the accelerator cable would stick). So I would pump the motor a couple of...
• FW: Diesel Vanagon Conversion
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Mannino
  Wed, 19 May 1999 14:47:31 -0700
  ...He also said that the angle of > the > accelerator cable caused some drag on the pedal (which I noticed). > > I guess my question is...
• Re: 68: What is this damnable noise???
  Historical mailing list - David Easterwood
  Mon, 1 Apr 1996 11:03:58 -0500
  ...But I can make it cycle with the accelerator, >putting it under load and backing off. It's much louder under load. This also...
• Golf/Jetta power in Vanagon
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 16 Oct 1996 00:20:19 -0400
  ...above from the= diesel engine, plus the motor mounts, splash pans, accelerator cable, fro= m the diesel Vanagon, over to a gas Vanagon. I...
• Re: Cruise Control
  Historical mailing list - Bob Mccullough
  Mon, 5 Oct 2020 20:53:35 -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...
• VW Parts For Sale
  Historical mailing list - Roger Lippman
  Wed, 13 Mar 1996 01:13:21 GMT
  ...bug/bus 111 721 615 7 Accelerator pedal S-bar early bug 111 721 555E 1 Accelerator cable bug Dec. 65- 111 831 722D...
• Re: Poor Hot Start Discovery - midway through solution
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
  Sun, 26 Aug 2012 07:47:12 -0500
  ...Have not seen in an 84 > wbxr though. > VW also made the main battery cable considerable bigger in 86's and > later vanagons. > Never...
• VW parts for sale
  Historical mailing list - Roger Lippman
  Tue, 26 Mar 1996 21:47:59 GMT
  ...bug/bus 111 721 615 7 Accelerator pedal S-bar early bug 111 721 555E 1 Accelerator cable bug Dec. 65- 111 831 722D...
• vanagons (all): recall info from NHTSA as of 05/06/94
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Sun, 15 May 94 01:29:03 CDT
  ...When using the cruise control, the accelerator cable tension may allow the cable to sag and become entangled with the water pipe bracket impeding...
• VW parts for sale
  Historical mailing list - Roger Lippman
  Mon, 5 Feb 1996 21:08:09 GMT
  ...bug/bus 111 721 615 7 Accelerator pedal S-bar early bug 111 721 555E 1 Accelerator cable bug Dec. 65- 111 831 722D...
• 73 Safare update - curtains/cabinets/carpet/CB/cool!
  Historical mailing list - David Schwarze
  Tue, 16 May 1995 11:10:52 -0700 (PDT)
  ...From the aux batteries in the back, I ran two 8-gauge cables (yes, I cut some jumper cables up!) up to this spot...
• Re: Back on the air, Eurospec #1
  Historical mailing list - Peter B.
  Wed, 11 Aug 1999 09:51:16 -0700
  ...I have the kit installed and I am now on the final stages with wiring, accelerator cable and some other small stuff. This kit...
• Re: oil pressure
  Historical mailing list - Dennis
  Mon, 7 May 2007 22:39:24 -0400
  ...A small tip on the accelerator to bring the engine at about >> 2800 stops the buzzer/warning light. Going then back to idle no...
• [FS] '89 Wolfsburg automatic passenger van
  Historical mailing list - Birkenfeld Jeff
  Mon, 27 Oct 2003 09:49:35 -0600
  ...Coolant flush-Summer 2001 Windshield (Safelite) new gasket-Summer 2001-$245 Accelerator cable-Summer 2001-$24 Pass side CV joints and boots inner/outer...
• Re: oil pressure
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Farrugia
  Sun, 6 May 2007 09:24:10 -0400
  ...It >>> was to overcome by slightly tipping on the accelerator but OK thats not >>> good. So i changed the relief valve spring which I...
• RE:'87 High/wandering Idle-a solution???
  Historical mailing list - Austin
  Fri, 7 Mar 1997 01:47:03 -0600 (CST)
  ...starts and idles fine until as long as you >>don't touch accelerator pedal. >> >>2. As soon as you start driving the rpms will...
• Auxiliary Battery Installation II: Hawker Odyssey battery, Hella relay, Chargetek AC charger (v. long)
  Historical mailing list - Chris Earl
  Wed, 2 Jul 2003 22:14:38 -0400
  ...I added the AC charger cable with the fridge cable in the loop and screwed the clamp into the new hole. To complete the...
• Re: Replacing FI with Carbs on WBX 2.1L
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 7 Mar 2009 19:12:41 -0800
  ...in the 1970 to 1975 Chassis............that engine had an actual control cable to the injection pump, both to turn it on, and to...
• Re: Spare Fuel Pump Saves the Day
  Historical mailing list - Angus Gordon
  Thu, 4 Apr 2013 10:46:37 -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: it just stops! What do I do? - was Spare Fuel Pump Saves the Day
  Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
  Fri, 5 Apr 2013 08:34:53 -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: They Only Write When They're In Trouble...
  Historical mailing list - Don & Christina Preston
  Wed, 14 Nov 2001 07:59:45 -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...
• Re: Spare Fuel Pump Saves the Day
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 4 Apr 2013 11:04:13 -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...
• VW Parts and equipment for sale (fwd)
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Olson
  Fri, 13 Dec 1996 12:23:22 -0800 (PST)
  ...bug/bus 111 721 615 7 Accelerator pedal S-bar early bug 111 721 555E 1 Accelerator cable bug Dec. 65- 111 831 722D...
• Re: westys & climbing mountain roads
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 14 Feb 2016 21:22:59 -0500
  You need to get the throttle cable/rod properly adjusted. When the accelerator is floored the transmission should kick down to second gear and...
• Re: Cold Idle Problem
  Historical mailing list - Steven Shelton
  Sat, 9 Sep 2017 14:54:41 -0400
  ...If I push it further and it returns, it's still about 1/4" from the lever that the accelerator cable is attached to...
• Re: 68: What is this damnable noise???
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 2 Apr 1996 23:15:29 -0700
  ...But I can make it cycle with the accelerator, >putting it under load and backing off. It's much louder under load. > >I replaced...
• 1.9 runs better with 02 sensor disconnected-kinda long cause I need to ventialte
  Historical mailing list - roger sisler
  Wed, 15 Mar 2006 14:48:02 -0800
  ...This connection is clear of the ground wire.Anyone know what that extra wire(ground) is for?It is constructed like a coaxial cable...
• Re: oil pressure
  Historical mailing list - Thomas Pfrommer
  Sun, 6 May 2007 11:40:27 -0700
  ...It >>>> was to overcome by slightly tipping on the accelerator but OK thats >>>> not >>>> good. So i changed the relief valve spring which I...