[Vwdiesel] 82 Rabbit diesel - injector pump lever is "sticky"

[LBaird119 at aol.com]

> It will return to idle by itself eventually, but I don't like to race the 
> engine
> that high.

 It's actually ok.  The way you set the max rpm is:  warmed 
engine, in neutral, brake set, pull throttle to max, check rpm, 
adjust as needed.

> 
> Now I suspect this has been an issue with the pump from the beginning, as
> the previous owner had also purchased an accelerator cable about 6 months
> later but never installed it.  I looked closely at it and it appears to be
> the wrong cable (adjustment at the firewall, not at the pump like the
> original).  However, I've adjusted the original cable and gave it a 
> generous
> shot of WD-40... The cable moves quite freely.
> 
> So is it possible that the return springs on the remanufactured pump are
> orginal and somehow weakened?  I'm thinking about installing an additional
> return spring bolted to the passenger fender, just for safety's sake as I 
> do
> wish to drive this car frequently.  Or is this a symptom of a more serious
> problem which will cause the pump to fail?  Indeed, am I causing more 
> damage
> by using it?  Any input is appreciated.
> 

  Try some WD-40 on the throttle shaft, lever, springs, where they 
all meet.  Spray it good, work it a couple times and see if that 
doesn't do the trick.  There's a lot of tension on those springs so 
if the cable is adjusted to allow full return, it's unlikely that IT will 
restrict returning to idle.  It's usually in the springs/shaft area.  A 
little lube should fix/help it.
    Loren