I certainly had a sticky throttle with the 2+2, with the XR2 engine, but the cause was different: in this case the (pattern part) throttle cable didn't like the 180 degree turn it had to make as it went forward from the bulkhead, over the engine, and back to the carb. It was wearing through the inner nylon sheath within the bowden cable at the turn and to cure it I had to tie the cable at several points to ensure a wider curvature.
It jammed so tight that the throttle pedal would not move... Neil On Sep 10, 8:35 pm, "Susan and Martin Scott" <susanandmar...@corringham99.free-online.co.uk> wrote: > Has anyone else had a "sticky throttle cable" with their saloon? > On examination, the inner cable at the carb end has a black nylon sheath > around the metal cable - The end of this nylon is catching on the nylon > threaded part on the end of the outer cable when the throttle pedal is > pressed. > As I'm using the car a lot at the moment, I've got round the problem by > filing a chamfer on the black nylon so it doesn't catch. > The cause is that the outer cable is too long - If it was shorter then the > black nylon part would already be inside the outer cable before the pedal is > depressed. There is no more adjustment available at the carb end, and to fix > it properly I could move the inner cable by making a new pedestal for the > throttle pedal mounting, as long as it doesn't compromise the throttle pedal > position. > I believe I have the correct part (fiesta XR2), but unfortunately I don't > have the part number on my list. I'll see if I have a receipt with the part > number - but would appreciate knowing if anyone else has experienced this. > Martin -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Quantum Owners Group" group. To post to this group, send email to quantumowners@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to quantumowners-unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/quantumowners?hl=en IMPORTANT NOTE: All information presented herewith is provided on an "As Is" basis, without warranty or the implication thereof. Neither the Quantum Owners Club nor the individuals associated with the Quantum Owners Club or in the preparation of the above information shall have any liability to any person or entity with respect to liability, loss, or damage caused or alleged to be caused directly or indirectly by the instructions contained within this or related message(s).
