somick Posted February 6, 2012 Share Posted February 6, 2012 Throttle cable for 1992 Loayle, FI FWD with 171000 miles. This is the second cable. It stretched beyond the point where I can adjust it anymore. The ball on one side of the cable connects to the pedal and I do not think it is possible to adjust the cable here. Other side of the cable has sort of a cylinder. Has anybody tried to undo this connection on the little cylinder side to shorten the cable’s length? I am trying to avoid buying a new one. The search produced no results. I will appreciate your thoughts/suggestions if somebody has any information on the topic or knows where the thread on the topic is located. Sam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyfun Posted February 7, 2012 Share Posted February 7, 2012 Get some small led fishing weights and crimp them over the cable down by the pedal. And new cables are only like $12. Funny that it keeps stretching for you, though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
somick Posted February 8, 2012 Author Share Posted February 8, 2012 Get some small led fishing weights and crimp them over the cable down by the pedal. And new cables are only like $12. Funny that it keeps stretching for you, though. Thanks! Very good idea! I will try that. Sam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gloyale Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 Your cable mounting bracket at the carb end is bent. Bend it back, strengthen it, or replace it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeneralDisorder Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 New cable is around or less than $25 from the dealer. Just get a new one.... assuming that straightening the engine side bracket isn't working for you. Usually what causes me to replace them is binding and a hard feel to the pedal due to freying near where the cable enters the sheath. I haven't had one stretch..... GD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
somick Posted February 9, 2012 Author Share Posted February 9, 2012 Your cable mounting bracket at the carb end is bent. Bend it back, strengthen it, or replace it. It is Fuel Injected. The bracket is not bent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyfun Posted February 9, 2012 Share Posted February 9, 2012 Maybe put some washers under the bracket to pull it back a little bit? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
somick Posted February 9, 2012 Author Share Posted February 9, 2012 New cable is around or less than $25 from the dealer. Just get a new one.... assuming that straightening the engine side bracket isn't working for you. Usually what causes me to replace them is binding and a hard feel to the pedal due to freying near where the cable enters the sheath. I haven't had one stretch..... GD I know it is not very expencive, but I only a care giver. I do not drive my car anymore. I try to spend as less as possible. Thank you GD, Sam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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