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Subject:Re: Sticky Throttle...
From:Austin
Date:Fri, 27 Aug 1999 23:30:35 -0700

At 06:53 PM 8/27/1999 -0400, you wrote:
>Can any listees give me advice on how to smooth out my throttle cable on my
>87GL? Do I need new parts or what? When I'm cruising along and if I want to
>accelerate just a little, the pedal sticks, then it jumps. It makes for
>jumpy driving :) Feels like something is binding.
>
>Thanks
>
>Ken Madsen
>
BTDT - get a new cable insert from the dealer; they're now coated w/nylon &
are slick enuf to smooth the throttle to better than new.  Makes a *big*
difference in driveability.

Austin

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