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sticky throttle



yes that was checked, this is what make me believe its the motor mounts,
this only happens in first and second gear when you are really getting into
the throttle.  it does not do this in any other gear.





On 6/11/07, John C. Worden <johncworden@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>
> Before you go replacing all the motor mounts, check the bushing on the
> accelerator
> pedal.  Make sure it isn't so worn that it is sticking-I had this happen
> in
> a Rabbit
> once.  Kind of scared the shit out of me.
>
> John
>
> At 03:02 PM 6/11/07, Breandan Mcilwain wrote:
>
> >ok guys i went out that took the intake boot off and commenced with the
> >cleaning, it was pretty bad in there, also i disconnected the throttle
> cable
> >and checked it for binds and then shot some pb blaster in there to lube
> up
> >the cable.
> >
> >after all the cleaning i used some white lithium grease on the throttle
> body
> >linkage and springs externally.
> >
> >put it all back together and the problem still persists, i think this is
> >definitely a motor mount problem!
> >
> >so come Thursday i am going to replace all four of those,   and also 2
> rear
> >calipers,  rear wheel bearings, all 4 rotors, an oil change, then it will
> be
> >off to the inspection station with her!
> >
> >wish her luck!
> >lets hope the motor mounts cure this problem
> >
>
>
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