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• Re: Accelerator cable
  Historical mailing list - Kevin McLean
  Wed, 14 May 2003 10:09:25 -0700
  ...Accelerator cable My accelerator cable broke today. I looked in Bentley and it looks like a pretty simple task. Are there any tricks to...
• Re: where to get an accelerator cable
  Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
  Sat, 20 May 2006 08:28:11 -0400
  according to CIP1.com, the manual accelerator cable is the same for all years 83-92 http://tinyurl.com/rmvtp also, GoWesty says the...
• Accelerator cable
  Historical mailing list - John Schaper
  Wed, 14 May 2003 09:53:06 -0700
  My accelerator cable broke today. I looked in Bentley and it looks like a pretty simple task. Are there any tricks to installing the...
• P.I. 2082 - Accelerator cable change
  Historical mailing list - Subject: P.I. 2082 - Accelerator cable change
  March 31, 1990
  A modified accelerator cable has been introduced in production, as of VIN: 25 JH 062 158. The modified cable is available through the Parts...
• Source for accelerator cable: 82 diesel vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Stuart Hutton
  Thu, 20 Jul 1995 13:20:24 -0600 (MDT)
  Hello vanagon gang, I need to know of a source for accelerator cables for 1982 diesel vanagons. Or, alternatives to fix broken cables. Thanks...
• Accelerator Cable Question
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Mon, 8 Jun 1998 19:46:26 -0400
  Is there such a thing as generic accelerator cable?? I need ONLY the cable part and not the plastic sheeth nor the outer plastic...
• sticking accelerator
  Historical mailing list - joe Hunt
  Fri, 10 Sep 1999 19:46:34 EDT
  When I replaced my accelerator cable on my 81 last year it too was binding very bad! It turned out to be the cable...
• Replacing accelerator cable
  Historical mailing list - jhlauterbach
  Wed, 13 Feb 2002 21:41:10 -0500
  How easy is it to replace the accelerator cable on an '84 with 1.9L WBX? Can it be done in the driveway with...
• where to get an accelerator cable
  Historical mailing list - Tim Leek
  Sat, 20 May 2006 07:11:50 -0400
  ...I'm now in the market for a new accelerator cable for an 87 vanagon gl. Busdepot seems only to have one for 83...
• Re: Need advice on replacing accelerator pedal (accelerator cable auto transmission)
  Historical mailing list - Birkenfeld Jeff
  Wed, 21 Aug 2002 11:20:39 -0500
  ...When replacing my accelerator cable due to rust in the cable near the transmission area (black plastic transition piece from hard plastic to the...
• Re: Sticky Accelerator Cable
  Historical mailing list - Bill N
  Sat, 30 Jun 2001 13:11:06 -0700
  ...Top speed with electrical wire as the accelerator cable was 40 MPH or so, and it kept stretching, making necessary frequent stops to adjust...
• Re: 1981 Accelerator Cable: Barrel Clamp Failure. How?
  Historical mailing list - KI4TLF
  Thu, 26 Apr 2018 15:02:00 -0500
  ...Tightening it too much will cause them to split which then pushes the accelerator cable out the side of the barrel. GregM -----Original Message...
• Broken Accelerator Cable - 1987 Syncro non-camper
  Historical mailing list - Donna Skarloken
  Fri, 5 Mar 2010 15:04:49 -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...
• Auto- accelerator cable repair
  Historical mailing list - Jim Morgan
  Thu, 13 Jul 2006 11:27:34 EDT
  ...I was changing my accelerator cable on my 86GL/ automatic when the little ball that the end of the cable pops on to snapped...
• Re: Need advice on replacing accelerator pedal (accelerator cable auto transmission)
  Historical mailing list - Tim Marciniak
  Wed, 21 Aug 2002 22:44:40 -0500
  ...When replacing my accelerator >cable due to rust in the cable near the transmission area (black plastic >transition piece from hard plastic to the...
• Re: where to find accelerator cable fast N.NJ.
  Historical mailing list - Puzerewski
  Sat, 5 Aug 2000 07:25:34 -0400
  ...Re: [VANAGON] where to find accelerator cable fast N.NJ. > Jeff, > > Try using a section of bicycle brake cable and splice connector. Most bike...
• Re: Accelerator Cable Question
  Historical mailing list - Steven X. Schwenk
  Mon, 8 Jun 1998 16:03:06 -0700
  ...Try Barnett Clutches & Cable...(310) 941-1284 steve Malcolm Stebbins wrote: > Is there such a thing as generic accelerator cable?? > > I need ONLY the...
• Re: where to find accelerator cable fast N.NJ.
  Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
  Sat, 5 Aug 2000 03:54:49 EDT
  ...The PO rigged it because the regular accelerator cable was too short to reach the inline4 throttle. Ben T San Francisco
• Re: Sticky Accelerator Cable
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Sat, 30 Jun 2001 13:36:54 -0700
  ...Sticky Accelerator Cable > Hey Volks, > > A while back, in the midst of another unrelated repair, my local mechanic > diagnosed and repaired a sticky accelerator...
• Accelerator cable extras?
  Historical mailing list - Tim Wise
  Sat, 18 Mar 2000 11:47:22 -0600
  ...The cable connects to the lever arm where the accelerator cable terminates. Also connected to the lever arm is a spring that I assume...
• Re: Need advice on replacing accelerator cable
  Historical mailing list - Bill N
  Tue, 20 Aug 2002 21:58:55 -0700
  ...Need advice on replacing accelerator pedal > > I searched the archives and find lots of posts on corroded and broken > accelerator cables but nothing that...
• sticky accelerator cable woes
  Historical mailing list - Mike Fife
  Wed, 12 Aug 1998 20:18:48 -0700
  ...Has anyone replaced an accelerator cable on one of these babies? It looks tough because the cable sheath appears to be affixed to various...
• Sticky Accelerator Cable
  Historical mailing list - Gavin Flanagan
  Sat, 30 Jun 2001 12:37:54 -0700
  Hey Volks, A while back, in the midst of another unrelated repair, my local mechanic diagnosed and repaired a sticky accelerator cable. It made...
• Re: EBay item Throttle Cable
  Historical mailing list - Gnarlodious
  Wed, 31 Oct 2001 19:43:40 -0700
  Entity Maynard Southard spoke thus: > Rachel: > This is the accelerator cable on the diesel Vanagon. Goes from the > accelerator > pedal Oh OK, I thought...
• Need advice on replacing accelerator pedal
  Historical mailing list - Tim Marciniak
  Tue, 20 Aug 2002 21:50:58 -0500
  I searched the archives and find lots of posts on corroded and broken accelerator cables but nothing that really described replacing this cable. Just...
• Re: Need advice on replacing accelerator pedal
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Wed, 21 Aug 2002 07:47:12 -0500
  Tim Marciniak wrote: > > I searched the archives and find lots of posts on corroded and broken > accelerator cables but nothing that really described replacing...
• Re: Need advice on replacing accelerator cable
  Historical mailing list - Tim Marciniak
  Wed, 21 Aug 2002 23:07:11 -0500
  ...Need advice on replacing accelerator pedal > > >> >> I searched the archives and find lots of posts on corroded and broken >> accelerator cables but nothing that...
• update on auto- accelerator cable repair
  Historical mailing list - Jim Morgan
  Thu, 13 Jul 2006 22:23:08 EDT
  ...As you have read the ball on the trany kick down where the accelerator cable attaches , broke off. Went to my guru and asked...
• Re: Accelerator Cable (Now have full throttle)
  Historical mailing list - Randolph Feuerriegel
  Wed, 17 Jun 1998 00:04:13 -0700
  ...Thanks for all the info on the accelerator cable. Full throttle switch now working. Used the method of the brick on the throttle, a...
• Auto accelerator repair
  Historical mailing list - Daniel Erlandson
  Thu, 13 Jul 2006 16:56:56 -0400
  ...Auto- accelerator cable repair Greetings All. I was changing my accelerator cable on my 86GL/ automatic when the little ball that the end of...
• Re: sticky accelerator cable woes
  Historical mailing list - t bill
  Wed, 12 Aug 1998 22:02:28 -0700
  > > I have an watercooled 83 Westy with a sticky > accelerator. I also have a 83.5 Westy and the throtle cable sticks when hot...
• Re: Accelerator Cable Broke...Again! Why do they break?
  Historical mailing list - Jfp w/2 WBXs
  Wed, 1 Sep 2004 23:02:43 +0000
  Hi Kevin, The 2.1L Vanagon is not known for breaking accelerator cables. I've owned many 2.1L Vanagons and haven't broken...
• Re: Advice needed: engine speed jumping abruptly
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Thu, 28 Jan 1999 19:59:00 PST
  ...I recently had the tranny >out for a rebuild, and I had not adjusted the accelerator cable right, >which threw the stops on the...
• Was: CO..... Setting. Now: Engine Bucking Issue Solved?
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Fri, 22 Jun 2012 13:22:47 -0700
  ...I doubt the accelerator cable has been replaced as the rubber boot is torn. Can't see another reason for that cable clip to...
• 85 accelerator cable
  Historical mailing list - Dart 330
  Mon, 4 Jun 2001 00:38:30 -0500
  Well my accelerator cable broke today, luckily it was on the same street as my destination. Unfortunately I left all my tools with my...
• Re: Accelerator cable
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Thu, 15 May 2003 00:04:47 -0700
  ...Accelerator cable > > > My accelerator cable broke today. I looked in Bentley and it looks > like a > pretty simple task. Are there any tricks to...
• Re: Acceleratro cable
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Fri, 13 Apr 2007 08:53:16 -0700
  RE Accelerator Cable You probably got the wrong cable, can be ordered for either manual or automatic. See *http://tinyurl.com/ys2b55*
• Re: Throttle cable
  Historical mailing list - Marshall Williams
  Tue, 22 Feb 2000 08:01:14 -0800
  ...I looked at the engine accelerator cable and it is OK, the cable is still attached. Any help would be appreciated.
• Re: Sticking Accelerator cable
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Mon, 6 Sep 1999 13:11:53 -0300
  ...When I replaced my accelerator cable, I put liquid graphite down the WHOLE cable assembly sleeve and on the cable prior to inserting in...
• '85 1.9 Manual accelerator cable replacement
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
  Wed, 15 May 2013 16:51:50 -0400
  I have to replace my accelerator cable - where the cable connects at the throttle it is held in place by a small retaining ring...
• Re: Accelerator cable extras?
  Historical mailing list - Bill Nolan
  Sun, 19 Mar 2000 13:34:46 -0700
  ...like it needs to be replaced. > >The cable connects to the lever arm where the accelerator cable terminates. Also connected >to the lever arm...
• Camelback VW / Accel. cable
  Historical mailing list - Alan Bosch
  Thu, 12 Oct 2000 14:10:15 -0500
  Anyone have the phone number for Camelback VW parts dept? Or, anyone know where I can get a accelerator cable for my '88 with...
• Throttle cable
  Historical mailing list - John Schaper
  Tue, 22 Feb 2000 07:49:30 -0800
  ...I looked at the engine accelerator cable and it is OK, the cable is still attached. Any help would be appreciated.
• Accelerator cable question
  Historical mailing list - Tom Young
  Tue, 1 Oct 2002 17:12:34 -0700
  ...The last time I ordered an accelerator cable from Bus Depot for my '81 Vanagon I actually ordered 2 cables; one for the immediate...
• Re: Sticking Accelerator cable
  Historical mailing list - Madsen
  Tue, 7 Sep 1999 00:13:10 -0400
  ...When I replaced my > accelerator cable, I put liquid graphite down the WHOLE cable assembly > sleeve and on the cable prior to inserting in...
• Accelerator problem -Kickdown lever
  Historical mailing list - Dave Yates
  Sat, 8 Aug 2009 14:05:24 +1000
  ...It also isn�t to do with friction in the cable sheath. It seems that the resistance is in the auto transmission (the accelerator...
• Re: Accelerator Pedal
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Madsen
  Fri, 10 May 2002 12:44:23 -0400
  I replaced my accelerator cable for the same reason (sticky). At first the pedal with new cable was TOO easy to depress. I like...
• replacing accelerator cable on 82 diesel
  Historical mailing list - stephen de la salle
  Tue, 4 Jun 2002 00:12:42 +0100
  ...65MPH :) It looks like a long run there under the van - Any tips on changing the accelerator cable on an 82 Diesel van? Steve
• Re: Lube the accelerator cable on a vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Don Hundt
  Fri, 14 May 2010 22:29:38 -0400
  ...Lube the accelerator cable on a vanagon? > Maybe for Scott... > > Is there some way to make the accelerator cable move the vehicle's > throttle...
• Re: replacing accelerator cable on 82 diesel
  Historical mailing list - David O'Shea
  Mon, 3 Jun 2002 16:44:01 -0700
  ...replacing accelerator cable on 82 diesel Mine now tends to 'stick' - keping the pump lever off of idle and engine rpm up too high...
• Re: EBay item Throttle Cable
  Historical mailing list - Maynard Southard
  Wed, 31 Oct 2001 21:18:14 -0500
  ...This is the accelerator cable on the diesel Vanagon. Goes from the accelerator pedal to the lever on the injection pump. You can look...
• Accelerator Cable Question
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Gilbert
  Thu, 30 Sep 1999 13:33:01 -0700
  Hi List, I recently noticed that the rubber boot on my accelerator cable (near throttle) is torn up in a few places. I was...
• Accelerator cable
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 7 Sep 2012 07:49:59 -0400
  ...honest, I just read about a$ 250.00 repair bill for an accelerator cable replacement. No offence intended!! Velma 82diesel 1.6 na westy
• Re: Sticking Accelerator cable
  Historical mailing list - Coby Smolens
  Mon, 6 Sep 1999 12:53:23 -0700
  ...Sticking Accelerator cable Hi all, After seeing no responses to the sticking accelerator cable question, I want to try again. I have the same...
• 1981 Accelerator Cable: Barrel Clamp Failure. How?
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Thu, 26 Apr 2018 10:45:41 -0700
  ...Was the original barrel clamp at forward end of the accelerator cable designed with splayed legs? If someone drilled the hole to make it...
• 1982 accelerator cable
  Historical mailing list - Paul Chubbuck
  Sat, 7 Jul 2007 08:22:45 -0600
  Some time ago, due apparently to arcing from the accelerator cable to my battery isolator terminals, that cable broke in mid-trip. I managed...
• Re: 80 Vanagon Accelerator Cable Sticking
  Historical mailing list - Austin
  Thu, 12 Dec 1996 21:58:11 -0800
  ...VW didn't change the part number, but (per tech info #90-01) "...a modified accelerator cable has been introduced which can be identified...
• Re: Accelerator Cable Question
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Mon, 8 Jun 1998 17:21:55 -0700
  ...At 19:46 6/8/98 -0400, Malcolm Stebbins wrote: >Is there such a thing as generic accelerator cable?? > >I need ONLY the cable...
• Accelerator Cable
  Historical mailing list - Randolph Feuerriegel
  Mon, 15 Jun 1998 20:28:20 -0700
  ...If you depress the gas pedal all the way down, should the accelerator cable pull past the full throttle open (switching point). With my...
• Re: What causes the hopping action?
  Historical mailing list - Gnarlodious
  Fri, 13 Aug 2004 18:51:04 -0600
  ...I don't know, but it's caused by a too tight accelerator cable. Not the cable under tension but the housing under compression...