Date:         Tue, 20 Aug 2002 21:58:55 -0700
Reply-To:     Bill N <freeholder@STARBAND.NET>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Bill N <freeholder@STARBAND.NET>
Subject:      Re: Need advice on replacing accelerator cable
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On my '81 automatic, it is easy.  Took me about 10 minutes start to finish.  You have to go
back to front because the back has the special end on it.

Bill

----- Original Message -----
From: "Tim Marciniak" <tmarciniak@WI.RR.COM>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Tuesday, August 20, 2002 7:50 PM
Subject: Need advice on replacing accelerator pedal


>
> I searched the archives and find lots of posts on corroded and broken
> accelerator cables but nothing that really described replacing this
> cable.  Just wondering how difficult it is.  Near the auto
> transmission my cable is rusty and corroded because the boot that
> covers it has pulled away from its attachment point.  When I press
> the accelerator pedal to the floor--it sticks--and then a few moments
> later it releases.  I have dried to spray WD40 onto the cable and
> this has only been marginally effective.  There are also a couple of
> coolant hoses in the way that prevent me from actually touching this
> cable.  Bentley has pictures but gives no direction as to how to
> replace it only talks about adjustment.  Just wondering if any one
> has done the R/R of this cable?  Wondering if threading a new cable
> back through is difficult?  Do you thread from back or front?  Do I
> need to replace the plastic sheathing?  Is adjustment difficult?
>
> TIA
>
> Tim
> 90 Multivan Automatic
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>
>