hi.
you don't need a Bentley.
see of the gas pedal got unclipped from the rod coming through the floor
that clips into the gas pedal..........that happens .
it's not big deal.
inspect in the rear at the throttle body, see if it's broken there.
drop the spare tire holder, remove the black plastic cover ( 4 sheet metal
screws ) from the underside of the throttle bell crank........see if the
cable is broken there.

fold the rear seat flat.........take the engine cover off.........run a
string or wire back there to the throttle body......
or have someone operate it while you drive.

for a last resort.........use the key as an 'on-off' switch..........you
fire up, take off at 100 % throttle......get up to speed, turn the key off,
loose speed, turn key back on , etc. Takes a lot of raw driver skill.
Helps to not be in traffic of course !
it's just a mechanical cable system .  Can be lashed up or jury rigged  with
hardware store parts if need be.
Hope you brought proper cold weather close and survival gear. I always do.
Scott
www.turbovans.com

----- Original Message -----
From: "Christopher Gronski" <gronski@GMAIL.COM>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Sunday, January 18, 2009 1:41 PM
Subject: Throttle Stuck Wide Open Leaving Me Stranded in Boise Idaho

>I started my van after stopping at the Wal-Mart at W Overland and
>Millwaukee
> in Boise Idaho and the throttlle stays wide openbouncing off the redline.
> Pressing the accelerator has no effect.I removedthe pedal and played ith
> the
> lever, again nothing.
>
> It's pretty damn cold in Boise and I don't have my Bently so I don't
> evenknow where to start. Anyone know a reputable shop in Boise?