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Subject:Re: Need advice on replacing accelerator cable
From:Bill N
Date:Tue, 20 Aug 2002 21:58:55 -0700

On my '81 automatic, it is easy.  Took me about 10 minutes start to finish.  You have to go
back to front because the back has the special end on it.

Bill

----- Original Message -----
From: "Tim Marciniak" <tmarciniak@WI.RR.COM>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Tuesday, August 20, 2002 7:50 PM
Subject: Need advice on replacing accelerator pedal

>
> I searched the archives and find lots of posts on corroded and broken
> accelerator cables but nothing that really described replacing this
> cable.  Just wondering how difficult it is.  Near the auto
> transmission my cable is rusty and corroded because the boot that
> covers it has pulled away from its attachment point.  When I press
> the accelerator pedal to the floor--it sticks--and then a few moments
> later it releases.  I have dried to spray WD40 onto the cable and
> this has only been marginally effective.  There are also a couple of
> coolant hoses in the way that prevent me from actually touching this
> cable.  Bentley has pictures but gives no direction as to how to
> replace it only talks about adjustment.  Just wondering if any one
> has done the R/R of this cable?  Wondering if threading a new cable
> back through is difficult?  Do you thread from back or front?  Do I
> need to replace the plastic sheathing?  Is adjustment difficult?
>
> TIA
>
> Tim
> 90 Multivan Automatic
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