[V8] WOT V8

[Ed Kellock]

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> Subj: Can you send this to audifans?
> Date: 11/5/2004 7:39:02 PM Eastern Standard Time
> From:    carterjohnson3 at yahoo.com (Carter Johnson)
> To:    suffolkd at aol.com
> I'm still not a member and can't easily get emails at home - however, I need
> a little tech assist.  The throttle on the car is stuck wide open.  I was
> able to move the car by throwing it quickly into gear and mashing the brake
> pedal, but obviously this isn't good.  It's shut off until I can solve the
> problem, as it starts and instantly runs up to redline.  Is there something stupid
> that I'm missing?  I pulled the engine cover up, but it seems to be attached
> in the back, and it's too dark to screw around with it.  I couldn't see
> anything remotely resembling the 5 cylinder throttle cable/gear that I'm used to
> - just electronics.  S****  The first problem cometh.  With great power,
> comes great repair bills..
>
> Carter
> 1993 V8 4.2 Quattro (Super fast now, because it's wide open!)
> 1986 Coupe GT (Super Track Beast!)