Throttle cables question...
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Burning Brakes
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Throttle cables question...
Well I got my plenum back on today, but it's dark now so I came in. I goofed on one thing. Looks like I forgot to tuck one of the throttle linkage cables underneath the runner on the driver's side. Is there a way to get it underneath there without taking the runner or plenum off again?
Thanks!
Thanks!
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Well I got my plenum back on today, but it's dark now so I came in. I goofed on one thing. Looks like I forgot to tuck one of the throttle linkage cables underneath the runner on the driver's side. Is there a way to get it underneath there without taking the runner or plenum off again?
Thanks!
Thanks!
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Burning Brakes
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I've done this to myself. I assume you're talking about the kick-down cable that goes under the plenum and runners. I had swung it up out of the way and forgot to put it back down in there. Anyway, I don't have a trick solution. I had the dist. cap off and moved the wires and vacuum lines out of the way and then very carefully fed the cable under and through. It was like defusing a bomb - one false move and. Well I don't need to tell you. The sun was on it for awhile so that may have helped. Maybe use a hair dryer on it to soften the plastic?
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Burning Brakes
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If anyone has had this happen and has any ideas, please let me know. Otherwise, it looks like I'll be taking the runner off the driver's side tomorrow. Hate having to do that...just got it in right, and put a lot of other stuff back including that EGR tube...that'll probably have to come off to get that last torx in, and it's just kind of "fragile", for lack of a better word. Anyway, got my fingers crossed. Please chime in with any thoughts. Thanks...
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Burning Brakes
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Having coffee now (I keep late hours), and about to get started on this. Have a few more things to do before getting it started though. Any more thoughts on getting that kick down cable tucked under the runner without taking the runner off? Maybe I can just loosen it, but anxious to hear any last thoughts. I'm slow, but exhaustingly thorough with this stuff. Seems like it'll take an hour, but more than likely I'll be out there till dark. With the other stuff I have to do I'll probably be lucky to get to the start it up phase. You might save me hours with a quick tip, ha ha. Hey, I'll say this for myself, I'm not afraid to admit how long something takes me, and sure not afraid to ask for help!
T-40 in hand...
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T-40 in hand...
Thanks...
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I've unbolted the plenum from both runners and the throttle body then pulled the plenum straight out/up. The risk there is tearing the gaskets. I think if it were me I'd loosen the passenger side runner (seems easier for me to get at the bolts and no cold start valve to deal with). Unbolt the plenum and move it to the passenger side. You only need a quarter inch or so to get the cable past it.
Seems like six of one half a dozen of the other to unbolt and remove the drivers side runner, but that's just me.
Seems like six of one half a dozen of the other to unbolt and remove the drivers side runner, but that's just me.
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I've unbolted the plenum from both runners and the throttle body then pulled the plenum straight out/up. The risk there is tearing the gaskets. I think if it were me I'd loosen the passenger side runner (seems easier for me to get at the bolts and no cold start valve to deal with). Unbolt the plenum and move it to the passenger side. You only need a quarter inch or so to get the cable past it.
Seems like six of one half a dozen of the other to unbolt and remove the drivers side runner, but that's just me.
Seems like six of one half a dozen of the other to unbolt and remove the drivers side runner, but that's just me.
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Burning Brakes
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I've unbolted the plenum from both runners and the throttle body then pulled the plenum straight out/up. The risk there is tearing the gaskets. I think if it were me I'd loosen the passenger side runner (seems easier for me to get at the bolts and no cold start valve to deal with). Unbolt the plenum and move it to the passenger side. You only need a quarter inch or so to get the cable past it.
Seems like six of one half a dozen of the other to unbolt and remove the drivers side runner, but that's just me.
Seems like six of one half a dozen of the other to unbolt and remove the drivers side runner, but that's just me.
Any more thoughts welcome, but that already has me feeling better about things...
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Burning Brakes
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I have snaked it up as Mentioned Earlier, But the Risk of things Breaking is high given the age (I cracked a Cable Jacket and that was 25 years ago), Best bet as Mentioned Loosen a Plenum and slide the Middle out Things are fresh and Unstuck as long as you didn't use a gasket glue.
I'll do that. The less I have to take off the better. Nope, no gasket glue used. luckily.
Appreciate your thoughts...any and all welcomed!
Thanks!
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Burning Brakes
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Okay, well I took out all 8 plenum bolts, and only loosened the bottom passenger side runner bolts. From there lifted out the plenum with plenty of room. Took the kick down cable out of the bracket by pinching the plastic retainer gently with some pliers. From there the cable went right in, and I tightened it all up again...double checking the driver's side bolts as well.
Thanks for getting me to think about it the right way...and to anyone facing this dilemma in the future, it's not a big deal. If you have it all tightened up and ready to turn the key and get frustrated, just do it the next day instead.
