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Re: stiff throttle Posted by REM in Seattle [Email] (#4) [Profile/Gallery] (more from REM in Seattle) on Mon, 9 Apr 2001 16:40:53 In Reply to: stiff throttle, atotten, Mon, 9 Apr 2001 15:31:50 Members do not see ads below this line. - Help Keep This Site Online - Signup |
The Saab throttle is stiffer than most cars. I lubricated my accel pedal and the cable to eliminate some notchiness, but the results were negligible.
To lubricate the accel pedal, you must remove the plastic shield under the dash. It is held on by some screws and a couple of plastic rivets. The plastic rivets are removable, but I always seem to break at least one. To remove the plastic rivets, use a small screwdriver or punch and push the center stem in about 1/16". Then use a putty knife or similar tool to get under the head and withdraw the plastic rivet.
I used a light grease on the accel pedal pivot point and used Tri-Flow Teflon fortified oil on the accel cable. Also check that the cable is routed smoothly from the firewall to the throttle body.
In my case, it is a fair amount of work and the accel pedal is still a bit tight/stiff/notchy.
_______________________________________ REM in Seattle Current: 2013 Volvo XC60 R-Design, Rebel Blue, 3.0L 6-cyl turbo, Automatic 2024 MINI Cooper S Convertible, 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 6-speed manual Former: 2005 Saab 9-3 Aero Convertible, Steel Gray metallic, 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 5-speed 1998 Saab 900SET 5-door, Silver, 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, Automatic 1991 Alfa Romeo Spider convertible, Alfa Red, 2.0L 4-cyl, 5-speed 1984 Saab 900T 3-door, Red, 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 5-speed
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