Date:         Mon, 15 Mar 2010 19:02:06 -0400
Reply-To:     David Milo <dellaone@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         David Milo <dellaone@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Bit of Toyota Syndrome in '84 Westy
Comments: To: Kevin Gilbert <kggilbert@myactv.net>
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Hi Kevin,

I don't know where you are located, but if it is in a damp cold area in the
winter, you may want to check and replace your throttle cable and flexible
sheath. The sheath that transitions the cable from the rear body upwards to
the engine will rust internally (along with the cable) and cause it to
stick, which is why they should be replaced together. The best way to tell
is to disconnect the cable from the engine and have a helper push on the
pedal with their hand while you hold the engine end of the cable with your
hand. It will be very apparent that the cable sheath assembly is bad by the
"feel" of the cable and how smoothly it returns to being fully extended when
you pull on it.

At least, this has been my experience.

Dave Milo

On Mon, Mar 15, 2010 at 5:13 PM, Kevin Gilbert <kggilbert@myactv.net> wrote:

> Hey kids,
>
> My '84 Westy 1.9l emerged from its winter garage hibernation in fine
> shape. However, the engine speed, once warm, doesn't kick down when I
> pull up to a stop. A swift punch of the accelerator brings the speed
> down to idle.
>
> The van was doing this intermittently at the end of last year. I shot
> some WD-40 in and around the accelerator pedal, and around the
> throttle linkage. It seemed to help some, but my imagination sometimes
> gets the better of me.
>
> Do you all think this a corrosion issue that can be satisfied with
> better lubrication, or am I looking at a parts change?
>
> Thanks.
>
> Kevin
>