[s-cars] Re: GAS PEDAL!

[Aaron Taylor]

Hi all
I just ordered a pedal and (i think) arm
P/N - 4A17215075 - $59 from IPS - PARTS.COM
We'll see if it fits
Aaron

Daniel Hussey wrote:

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> Paul,
>
> I did the same thing (and it's not your fault... they ALL break)... weak
> joint on the pedal.  You CAN screw a new pedal cover into the existing
> pedal, as I had done previously with a Sparco pedal cover, but when I
> changed it out, I think I see why it was hinged...  it actually eases the
> abrupt push of the throttle on the cable and linkage, and the result is less
> drivline lash and harshness when coming on and off the throttle.  So, I
> HIGHLY suggest getting a new pedal.
>
> No, the new pedal is the entire arm!  But, you don't have to replace the
> entire mountion bracket for it (where it mounts to the firewall)...  I
> didn't realize this was a seperate part number till I studied the EKTA
> carefully.  Expect to pay about $70 from the dealer, but less from other
> sources (not sure who else can get them... Rod or Blau maybe?).  You can
> also get it through Darin with the S-parts direct.  I'm pretty sure he can
> get them.  But, it's a common part that fails on these cars.
>
> I don't have the PN# in front of me, but I'll try looking for it this
> weekend.
>
> Later,
> Dan
> '94 S4 (Black/ecru)
> North Bend, WA
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Paul Krasusky" <KrasuskyP at FirstInterBank.com>
> To: <dan at s-cars.org>
> Sent: Wednesday, May 15, 2002 7:47 AM
> Subject: GAS PEDAL!
>
> > Morning Dan-
> >
> > Can I pick your brain on the gas pedal issue, seeing as I just muffed mine
> > last night?
> >
> > Where did you get the new part, and how much did I just cost myself?  Ugh.
> >
> > Is it just the cover or the entire pedal (entire pedal, not including the
> > 'arm', of course)?
> >
> > Can I just screw my pedal to the base as another lister said, or will that
> > no longer 'pivot' correctly?
> >
> > HELP!
> >
> > Any thoughts on this are  appreciated, thanks!
> >
> >
> >
> > Paul Krasusky
> > Business Development Senior Associate
> > First International Bank
> > 860.241.2550
> >
>
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