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Re: Shift Boot




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From: Eyvind Spangen <eyvind.spangen@c2i.net>

>Anyone BTDT about installing cruise control on a car not orginally
>equipped with it? I have a '87 5k turbodiesel, from what I've heard,
>it's pretty easy to install cruise control on a diesel engine..


I believe the "trouble" is because cruise controls are typically vacuum
operated, which diesels have in short (none) supply.
You, however, have a vacuum pump for such goodies, as well as for the door
locks, and climate control, so it shouldn't be a big deal at all.

Steve Bigelow
Ottawa ON
1984 5000s "Audrey"