Date:         Fri, 29 Aug 2008 00:26:41 -0700
Reply-To:     David Kao <dtkao0205@YAHOO.COM>
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From:         David Kao <dtkao0205@YAHOO.COM>
Subject:      Re: accelerator/throttle cable
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My 83.5 has a very sticky gas pedal. It refuses to go always, But
when it let go it let go too much. I have been wondering what is wrong
with it. I have tried to grease underneath the pedal with no result.

I suspect that it is the throttle that is sticky. Sprayed it with WD-40
and it improved a little but not enough. I checked the cable by
disconnecting it from the throttle. The pedal feels too loose then. I am
not sure it is the cable. My 84 has a very smooth pedal on the other hand.
It is very responsive which does make a huge difference in driving it.

David


--- Troy <colorworks@GCI.NET> wrote:

> Just had a new throttle cable installed in my 89 Westy.  I wouldn't think
> that a throttle cable would make much of a difference at all, but oh my,
> feels like I'm driving a new vehicle. The vehicle is so much more responsive,
> it's not even funny.  For anyone who has a vehicle with over 100,000 miles,
> this is an upgrade you will really appreciate.
>
> Cheers,
>
> Troy
> 89 Westy, Subaru E-22.
>