[s-cars] RE: throttle link adjustment

[Ray Tomlinson]

For those of us running without Audi's over-engineered "comfort" gas pedal,
it is easy to notice if you have overtightened the throttle cable, as Tom
suggested.

It is easier, however, to have someone floor the throttle, while you rock
the throttle linkage to see if there is still slack to be taken up by the
cable adjustment.  Then you will know how much you need to take up, and then
go from there.

DISCLAIMER:  The aforementioned assumes the vehicle is not running, i.e.,
"off".  To be sure,  remove all spark plugs, all gasoline, ignition
solenoid, ignition, fuel pump, fuel pump relay, BOTH PSO's, and battery.
The aforementioned assumes further that you generally drive a Honda Accord
or Ford Tore-ass, and remain unsure as to whether your car is running or
not.



-----Original Message-----
From: s-car-list-admin at audifans.com
[mailto:s-car-list-admin at audifans.com]On Behalf Of Tom Mullane
Sent: Tuesday, December 17, 2002 12:43 PM
To: s-car-list at audifans.com
Subject: [s-cars] RE: throttle link adjustment


Be careful doing this!  Make sure you do not over tighten!

When the pedal is pushed to the floor, the throttle should be wide open.
The adjustment is at the throttle body and is not difficult to figure out.
Trial and error is a good method.  Be careful; if you over tighten, you run
the risk of breaking the cable or the linkage.
(BTDT on a few VW's)

Tom Mullane
Hartford, CT
91 200Q
91 CQ
99 A6Q
Various other crap...




WRT throttle link adjustment;
So how does one perform this stupid S car trick?  I wonder?
And if it's really a five minute adjustment can we just pay for 1/10th
hour or is there an hour minimum?
TIA
Bill m  -reminded that I really should put the gas pedal back on some
day.
Avant
V8
911
3, acura's





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