At 04:15 AM 12/12/96 -0600, you wrote:

>My acclerator cable is sticking when it is cold...Last year it never did
>this (even at -30F).  This year it does it at any point below freezing...>
>How do I fix it?  Is there a lubricant that can be applied with cable still
>on the van?  Where is it most likely freezing up ?...
>
>Thanks,
>
>Mark

You didn't mention what year Vanagon, but I had the same problem w/my '87.
It was cured completely with replacement with the upgraded cable.  VW didn't
change the part number, but (per tech info #90-01) "...a modified
accelerator cable has been introduced which can be identified by a white
plastic sheath enclosing the entire length of the braided cable..."  Takes ~
an hour to replace, been smooth as silk for 2 years now.

Austin