[Prev][Next][Index][Thread]

<02>re: Sticking gas pedal

     There are several places in the linkage of the 2002 that could be
     causing a problem.  I'm going to assume you are not running sidedrafts
     in this case.  My example is for a 32/36 DGAV Weber, but I think the
     Solex is close.

     The first thing to do is to remove the gas pedal by lightly prying it
     off the two ball joints on the floor, then sliding it right.  Check to
     make sure that the carpet (or floor mats) are not binding in any way.
     Clean the ball joints and apply a little grease.  Also clean the track
     that the pedal shaft goes through.

     Now the hard part.  On my car that shaft was actually rusted (surprise
     surprise) where it goes through the bushings in the pedal box.  I
     don't remmeber the exact order of doing things, but I think a couple
     c-clips can be removed, the linkage detached and the whole pedal arm
     can be slid right out.  I used a wire wheel to polish mine and
     regrease it with Mobile 1 synthetic grease.  You can put that back in.
     and reattach the pedal.

     On the fire wall is a shaft that the lower linkage attaches too.
     disconnect the lower linkage and the big return spring.  Remove this
     and clean both ends, including the female parts on the firewall and
     carburetor.  BTW, you can adjust overall pedal feel by using a
     different hole on this shaft with the big return spring.

     While this shaft is off try working the linkage on the carburetor.  If
     it's still sticking try cleaning the outside parts of the linkage
     really well, including the carb return spring.  If it's sticking after
     this it may be time to do a serious rebuild of the carb.  While you're
     in there check the straightness of the shaft that the butterflies are
     attached to and look for obvius signs of binding, like fresh metal
     showing.

     I hope this helps.  When you're done you will have to readjust the
     pedal height and linkage movement so you do get full throttle travel.

     Good luck.

     matt brumwell
     smoky mountain chapter 'cca
     '75 2002 autocrosser    '87 535is      '88 M3 event / track car