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Subject:throttle spring
From:Tim Vogelin
Date:Thu, 14 Jan 1999 17:13:43 -0600

My problem isn't while driving.  It is usually in the morning when it has
been sitting over night.  I have this habit of always pushing the pedal down
before I start it to make sure it doesn't stick.  I got this habit cause of
the ice, snow that builds up on the base of the gas pedal once the snow on
my feet starts melting and then freezes in place.  Sometimes in the morning
the gas pedal sticks to the floor and it isn't in the cable cause once I go
to the back and move the throttle it returns to normal.  To temporarily fix
it I tightened up the spring and that worked for awhile but now that spring
has stretched out a little too much.  I ordered the part and will have it
next week.  After I replace it I will post a follow up.  I am hoping it is
just the spring cause it is cold outside and I had enough fun this winter
draining, refilling and bleeding the cooling system.  Thanks for the
responses though.
Tim Vogelin
84 Wolfsburg

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