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Re: Broken Accelerator Cable - 1987 Syncro non-camper
Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
Sun, 7 Mar 2010 08:13:42 -0800
...my accelerator cable broke at the back. My husband said it > was > >> super rusty back there. > >> > >> Anyway, I have the part - how hard/easy...
Re: vanagon Digest - 9 May 2017 to 10 May 2017 - Special issue (#2017-179)
Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
Thu, 11 May 2017 05:02:22 -0400
...van. > The metal plate that supports the accelerator cable and the clip that holds > the cable to it for a manual transmission Vanagon. Cheers...
Re: Accelerator Pedal
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Fri, 10 May 2002 16:40:22 -0400
...lots of cable friction in there somewhere). I think that one wants a new cable. Anyone else got numbers? david -- David Beierl - Providence, RI...
Re: Gas pedal woes
Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
Fri, 7 Sep 2012 08:44:37 -0700
...is cheap. > > http://www.van-cafe.com/home/van/search?keywords=accelerator+cable&x=0 > &y=0 > > Mark > > David M wrote: >> Gas pedal was...
High Idle
Historical mailing list - Paul
Wed, 1 Sep 2010 06:46:52 -0700
...I've checked the accelerator cable and it doesn't appear to be hanging up anywhere. I have the 1.9L power beast engine...
Re: improbable fixes
Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
Sun, 25 Nov 2012 09:40:00 -0500
...at gridlock time of the afternoon. > The accelerator cable on my 66 VW squareback disintegrated at the pedal, > the little metal crank stamped onto...
Re: Starter/ground mystery-88 GL 4sp
Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
Tue, 11 Jan 2011 11:40:19 -0500
...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: Beige Syncro on I-95 in Maryland
Historical mailing list - Samuel L. Walters
Fri, 20 Jun 2003 07:43:35 -0400
...And Thursday night on that same stretch of road, but almost into Baltimore, the accelerator cable broke. (Been to the archives and reviewed the...
Re: gas pedal > accelerator linkage question
Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
Mon, 23 May 2011 21:47:54 -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: "sticky" new Gowesty throttle body
Historical mailing list - Andrew R.
Wed, 11 Oct 2017 09:08:31 -0700
...Also, look underneath > and check if the cable sheath is separating form that bracket underneath. > That is another palce where the cable can hang...
Re: Spare Fuel Pump Saves the Day
Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
Thu, 4 Apr 2013 15:07:11 -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: Living the Compleat Vanagon Experience.
Historical mailing list - miguel pacheco
Wed, 13 Aug 2008 15:17:57 -0600
...Ignition Switch Rear Heater Valve O'Ring Accelerator Cable Gracias, Miguel
Re: gas pedal > accelerator linkage question
Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
Mon, 23 May 2011 18:26:17 -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: Failure to return to idle
Historical mailing list - Tim Demarest
Mon, 1 Jan 2007 19:26:59 -0500
...Check all this out before springing for new parts, or doing the full-length under-van crawl to replace the accelerator cable. Tim At...
Re: busdepot
Historical mailing list - ralph meyermann
Thu, 15 Nov 2012 19:26:49 -0600
...did you take the throttle cable completely out of your van and clean *everything* carefully .. and lube everything really nicely, then put it all...
Re: Idle Surge
Historical mailing list - Jason Orr
Wed, 26 Oct 2011 10:35:42 -0400
...found that there is a idle screw right under where your accelerator cable connects to the engine. It is at the base of the...
Re: Passing another Westfalia
Historical mailing list - Sam Williams
Sun, 25 Jul 2004 12:26:20 -0400
...They had a hand accelerator cable on the dash. It was working off the front of the accelerator pedal and was used to drive...
Re: I'm getting the FAS Gen 5 and info
Historical mailing list - David Bjorkman
Tue, 22 May 2012 09:03:25 -0500
...way now.  BTW all new lines and cables, but did you notice no accelerator cable.  Drive by wire.</FONT></DIV><DIV><FONT...
Re: Tiico into Diesel
Historical mailing list - Ben T
Mon, 22 Oct 2001 14:43:22 EDT
...You will need to fabricate the wiring, extend the accelerator cable, throw out the diesel parts and shove in the gas parts. The intake...
Re: Sticky Accelerator pedal
Historical mailing list - David Marshall
Fri, 5 Dec 2008 17:53:42 -0800
...the end where it exited the cable housing in the engine compartment was becoming frayed and eventually broke.� Drove home with a string running...
Re: Accelerator Pedal
Historical mailing list - Jamie Auch
Mon, 5 Dec 2022 22:12:28 -0500
...I was driving along and I lost tension on accelerator pedal on my ‘89. Luckily it was not the cable but the pedal itself...
Re: '72 engine questions
Historical mailing list - Gregor Durstewitz
Mon, 09 Oct 1995 15:38:12 -0800 (PST)
...It is spring loaded and actuated by a cable that > goes straight down. It is resemblent of the accelerator hookup. If > any one could...
Re: Throttle Stuck Wide Open Leaving Me Stranded in Boise Idaho
Historical mailing list - craig cowan
Sun, 18 Jan 2009 16:53:36 -0500
It sounds to me like you need a new throttle cable. But, it could be even more simple than that! With the temps being...
RE: 911 in vw
Historical mailing list - William R. Kennedy, NJIT CIAT, 201-596-5648
Thu, 02 May 1996 10:49:22 EST
...You may need to reroute your accelerator cable, you may want an external oil cooler, and you will have to invent a rear engine...
Re: Gas pedal woes
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Fri, 7 Sep 2012 10:15:41 -0500
...Tell them to make sure to save you the old part, and hope they don't have a vanagon with a broken accelerator cable...
Re: engine revving at idle
Historical mailing list - Jonce Fancher
Thu, 8 Jul 2010 06:51:20 -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: Driving w/ noisy lifter??
Historical mailing list - Bob Berkemer
Thu, 11 Jun 1998 05:23:54 -0500
...Bob 84 westy Malcolm Stebbins wrote: > My 91 Syncro sat for one week (while I fixed the accelerator cable) > and when I started it...
RE: Start/No Start 87 Vanagon
Historical mailing list - Lebron,Nathan
Tue, 22 Apr 97 11:30:00 E
...This morning, the van started but only with a little coaxing on the accelerator (if I did not press on the accelerator, it would...
Re: Does overheating = piston ring damage? And a new ?
Historical mailing list - Antaki
Wed, 8 Dec 1999 16:28:37 -0800
...The accelerator cable is not sticking, the O2 sensor is fairly fresh, I opened and looked into the airflow meter, and it looks ok...
adjusting idle speed and switch lever position..
Historical mailing list - John Dagastino
Wed, 15 May 2002 16:02:32 -0700
...the screw slat on the end of the linkage for the accelerator cable, or the big screw on top of the throttle? specifically, should...
Rough running, now won't start
Historical mailing list - developtrust
Mon, 31 Mar 2003 15:31:24 -0800
...digifant-24.59 and what i called the butterflyis what the accelerator cable is attached to. to chech is on 24.58 and 24...
Re: Speedy
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Fri, 6 Dec 2013 07:52:33 -0600
...to be disconnected was the starter cable, the wiring to the coil and alternator, and the accelerator cable. Just minutes. Jim On Fri, Dec...
Re: questions about automatics
Historical mailing list - Walt Spak
Thu, 25 Oct 2007 14:33:36 -0400
...I would expect the cable to be original at 74,000 miles, so I haven't touched it yet. The adjustment piece that attached...
Bus Belly Pans
Historical mailing list
Tue, 11 Apr 1995 14:41:01 -0400
...Nothing like driving on a slushy day and getting delayed > responses from both clutch and accelerator pedals--scary!! Plus, I > imagine some reduction in...
Inline-4 Cylinder kit Ready $2200
Historical mailing list
Mon, 10 Jan 2000 12:23:57 EST
...All preformed coolant hoses Expansion Tank Accelerator Cable Accessory Brackets for mounting power steering, Alternator, and Air Conditioning compressor. Adapter Plate and Flywheel (Manual...
'91 Westy-Rubber Hose
Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
Mon, 15 Jul 2002 12:18:19 -0600
...In the Haynes, there is adrawing of it on page 4B-5, illustration titled: "5.3", which illustrates Accelerator cable adjustment, and the numbers...
Re: '85 1.9 Manual accelerator cable replacement
Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
Thu, 16 May 2013 14:32:32 -0700
...at the front end of the bus and that attaches the cable to > the pedal mechanism. > Thanks, > > Jeff > '85 GL (Gertie) > '78 Bus (Melissa...
How I got home from work (broken clutch cable)
Historical mailing list
Mon, 13 Nov 1995 20:30:53 -0800
...Looks like burglary tools), I've read the sermons (that means I've got an accelerator cable, 6' of fuel hose, and a CLUTCH...
Re: Transmission quits after 310,000 miles
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Mon, 14 Nov 2011 00:31:59 -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 Lives
Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
Mon, 5 Mar 2007 15:57:21 -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: "sticky" new Gowesty throttle body
Historical mailing list - Andrew R.
Fri, 6 Oct 2017 07:55:55 -0700
All seemed to be functioning as it should after disconnecting cable and checking TB for any hang ups. Van sat in the 60-70deg...
Re: busdepot
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Thu, 15 Nov 2012 17:17:38 -0800
...did you take the throttle cable completely out of your van and clean *everything* carefully .. and lube everything really nicely, then put it all...
Re: Throttle Switch Wear Was: Re: Throttle switch confusion
Historical mailing list - Neil N
Sat, 4 Jul 2015 22:33:54 -0700
...I'd suspected that failing motor mounts were allowing the drivetrain to shift around and pull on the accelerator cable causing the switch to...
1972 (ENGINE'S IN) Westfalia
Historical mailing list
Fri, 14 Jul 1995 17:33:04 -0400
...the way from the left carb to the right, replace the accelerator cable, the on in there now went to the 1600cc, hook up...
Re: Weird Idle Problem
Historical mailing list - Jean-Philippe Lerda
Wed, 31 May 2000 23:49:36 +0200
Kind of same thing happened to me and it was a rusty accelerator cable... Hope it will help you. Jp. -----Message d'origine----- De...
Re: Heads back on, runs OK and dies
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
Sat, 29 Mar 2008 12:52:03 -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: Gas pedal woes
Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
Fri, 7 Sep 2012 11:54:19 -0500
...is cheap. > > > > http://www.van-cafe.com/home/van/search?keywords=accelerator+cable&x=0 > > &y=0 > > > > Mark > > > > David M wrote: > >> Gas pedal was...
Re: Failed emission test
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Wed, 1 Jun 2011 11:33:36 -0700
...Failed emission test > Might be as simple as the accelerator cable not releasing to idle quite > enough when hot. Happened to me recently. Had...
Idle Problem 1987 2.1 Van Automatic
Historical mailing list - Jeff Clayman
Sun, 11 Nov 2007 12:06:29 -0500
...accelerator pedal, cable or throttle binding 2. Auxiliary air regulator faulty 3. Air leaking past throttle valve. Jeff
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
Sun, 19 Jun 2011 18:14:34 -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: last minute checks
Historical mailing list
Thu, 13 Jul 95 14:57:57 BST
...Accelerator cable Clutch cable Fan Belt I think in France, they like you to carry a lurvely Red warning triangle, in case you break...
Re: gasket procedure help please
Historical mailing list
Wed, 14 Apr 1999 08:36:42 EDT
...Just unhook a few coolant lines, the accelerator cable, unhook two fuel hoses, vacuum hose, alternator wires, and grounding strap and drop her down...
What snaps? Was: Passing another Westfalia
Historical mailing list - Phil Menchions
Sun, 25 Jul 2004 17:43:32 -0230
...show. >They had a hand accelerator cable on the dash. It was working off the front >of the accelerator pedal and was used to...
Re: transmission problem - resolved
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Fri, 7 Sep 2012 17:00:53 -0500
...for $350 and said "Oh, that must have been for an accelerator cable." : ) Jim On Fri, Sep 7, 2012 at 1:27 PM, Scott...
Re: Starter/ground mystery-88 GL 4sp
Historical mailing list - J Stewart
Tue, 11 Jan 2011 16:14:26 +0000
...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: CV Boots, accel & clutch cables
Historical mailing list - Thom Fitzpatrick
Thu, 5 Jan 1995 08:41:27 -0800 (PST)
...Should I just go ahead and replace the clutch and accelerator >cables? If you have the bread, let it flow. > 4: As long as...
Lubing clutch pedal
Historical mailing list - Linda Bartnik
Thu, 4 Jun 1998 23:58:42 -0400
...I did successfully lube the base of the shifter lever (much better!) and all the goodies where the throttle cable hooks up to the...
Re: Idle Problem 1987 2.1 Van Automatic
Historical mailing list - Evan Mac Donald
Sun, 11 Nov 2007 09:51:38 -0800
...accelerator pedal, cable or throttle binding 2. Auxiliary air regulator faulty 3. Air leaking past throttle valve. Jeff
Re: '84 Westy call on Car Talk
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Sun, 11 Oct 2009 11:12:22 -0700
...That juice sure works great for displacing moisture in long throttle cable tubes. along with some cleaning and compressed air blowing out of course...
Syncro Differential Lock Switch Wire
Historical mailing list - Budd Premack
Sat, 8 Apr 2000 01:18:03 -0500
...The wire emerges from the main wiring harness near the accelerator cable at the front of the engine compartment. It is about 2 feet...