There is no rod that goes through the hinge, it's just plastic.  One of the
other posters said there's only a rod through the hinge in automatics.

I've done a temporary fix with the aid of two layers of asphalt roofing
shingle and duck tape (quack, quack!) and sharp screws that are stuck into
the pad under the carpet.  Seems as solid as it was before - should hold
until I can get a new pedal.

Joy

On Tue, May 12, 2009 at 12:40 PM, John Meeks <vanagon@gmail.com> wrote:

> On Tue, May 12, 2009 at 6:30 AM, Joy Hecht <jhecht@alum.mit.edu> wrote:
> > Thanks, everyone!
> >
> > I don't have any holes at the bottom of the floppy pedal, so it appears
> that
> > the pedal has broken at the hinge and the part with the rivets is still
> > attached to the floor.
> >
> > I've got a variety of ideas in mind for a temporary fix so as I can move
> the
> > van from its current spot by the curb!
> >
>
> Joy,
>
> So it's the rod that goes thru the hinge that's broken?  When mine
> wore out (disappeared) I threaded some house wiring stock with
> insulator still on, bent up each end and clipped close.  Haven't
> thought about it in a few years.
> Best of luck
>
> John Meeks
> '91 Multivan, '85 GL bits
> Northern Michigan
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