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Brando
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| Posted: Wed Feb 01, 2006 4:27 pm Post subject: Softer gas pedal? |
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The gas pedal in my Intrigue (3.5) is really stiff, takes a lot of pressure to give it gas...and is somewhat hard to keep a constant speed, unless using cruise control. My mom's Intrigue (3.8) on the other hand has a very soft gas pedal....which is definately much easier on the foot and generally less stressful to drive.
I saw this:
http://www.4x4wire.com/tech/josh4x4/techtricks/
I haven't actually looked at the throttle body on the 3.5L, but is that the solution? Or is there something wrong with my throttle? Having an extension would definately make sense....thinking of a breaker bar. :D
Comments, opinions..?
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andrewk
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| Posted: Wed Feb 01, 2006 6:56 pm Post subject: |
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I didnt check the link yet, but it could be the throttle cable... if it is that stiff, I would definatly be checking it out!
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73Delta88
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Location: Western Massachusetts
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| Posted: Wed Feb 01, 2006 7:33 pm Post subject: |
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Is the cable worn? kinked? rusted? linkage need to be lubricated? can you use a different spring?
just some thoughts |
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88 Coupe
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| Posted: Wed Feb 01, 2006 7:59 pm Post subject: Re: Softer gas pedal? |
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Hi Brando, hello everyone,
Brando wrote: http://www.4x4wire.com/tech/josh4x4/techtricks/
Thanks for the link. My '89 has the same problem. I only drive it 5 or 6 times a year, and fixing it isn't high priority.
Is yours a TBI also?
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87Delta
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Location: Mississippi
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| Posted: Wed Feb 01, 2006 9:27 pm Post subject: Re: Softer gas pedal? |
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88 Coupe wrote:
Is yours a TBI also?
The 3.5 would be EFI. :)
Brando, have you tried oiling the linkage area, springs etc.? I know mine was the exact same way, but I oiled it and it worked great. |
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Brando
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| Posted: Wed Feb 01, 2006 9:36 pm Post subject: |
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3.4? 3.5L...and no, it isn't throttle body injected.
I'll have to take a closer look...haven't really looked in that area of the engine (throttle body).
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87Delta
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| Posted: Wed Feb 01, 2006 9:46 pm Post subject: |
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Brando wrote: 3.4? 3.5L...and no, it isn't throttle body injected.
Yeah, my bad, edited. We were discussing 3.4's on another forum, got confused. |
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88 Coupe
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| Posted: Thu Feb 02, 2006 12:46 am Post subject: Re: Softer gas pedal? |
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88 Coupe wrote: Hi Brando, hello everyone,
Brando wrote: http://www.4x4wire.com/tech/josh4x4/techtricks/
Is yours a TBI also?
Reread it, then think about it. It loses a lot when it has to be explained.
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andrewk
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| Posted: Thu Feb 02, 2006 1:46 am Post subject: |
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| oooo!! ooooo!!! I know! I know!!! |
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88 Coupe
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| Posted: Thu Feb 02, 2006 2:06 am Post subject: |
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Brando
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| Posted: Thu Feb 02, 2006 8:19 am Post subject: |
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?
Must be missing something...
Quote: This repair also applies to any GM throttle body
I have a GM, I do have a throttle body....
:lol:
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88delta88
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| Posted: Thu Feb 02, 2006 11:43 am Post subject: |
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| brando - put on one of those big-foot gas pedals. It will weigh the pedal down, so its easier to press... ;-) |
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andrewk
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| Posted: Thu Feb 02, 2006 1:34 pm Post subject: |
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Brando wrote: ?
Must be missing something...
Quote: This repair also applies to any GM throttle body
I have a GM, I do have a throttle body....
:lol:
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Brando
Look at the site again... carefully.
btw, after that modification... make sure your aircleaner fits... |
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