Date:         Tue, 12 May 2009 11:10:38 -0400
Reply-To:     John Meeks <vanagon@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         John Meeks <vanagon@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: broken gas pedal
Comments: To: Joy Hecht <jhecht@alum.mit.edu>
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On Tue, May 12, 2009 at 6:30 AM, Joy Hecht <jhecht@alum.mit.edu> wrote:
> Thanks, everyone!
>
> I don't have any holes at the bottom of the floppy pedal, so it appears that
> the pedal has broken at the hinge and the part with the rivets is still
> attached to the floor.
>
> I've got a variety of ideas in mind for a temporary fix so as I can move the
> van from its current spot by the curb!
>

Joy,

So it's the rod that goes thru the hinge that's broken?  When mine
wore out (disappeared) I threaded some house wiring stock with
insulator still on, bent up each end and clipped close.  Haven't
thought about it in a few years.
Best of luck

John Meeks
'91 Multivan, '85 GL bits
Northern Michigan

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