to the forum from West Cumbria by the way. Got any pics?Thanks Andy; will post some pics when I have a moMines the same on my 98 2.8. Just thought it was supposed to be like that, don't notice it now. Be interested to hear any response.
Just googled it, all sorts of answers one of which is the throttle cable housing corrodes thus making the travel stiff? Hopefully one of the more technical guys can explain better.Thanks Andy; will post some pics when I have a mo
Thanks, on the list.
Where a groove has worn then I suspect lubrication won't have much effect. The groove will lengthen along any curve radius and so constantly adding to the strain and grabbing effect. New cable is the best option.The cable has basically 3 components, you have the Boden cable (the wire inner bit) which does the operating which in turn runs through a plastic inner liner. Both of these are housed in an outer casing of coiled spring steel, problems occur when the steel wire inner cuts a groove into the plastic liner and then sticks in this groove making the action harder. Obviously a new cable eliminates the grooving and restores smooth operation.
Tony.
That'll be the lead boots!I put an new cable on mine as it was stiff,it didn't cure it it still sticks flat out....
I'm getting a little throttle lag, especially at low revs. Still trying to work out whether it's a problem. Maybe I need professional wellies like yours.
That's a good idea. I know I'm not running any errors from the engine at all.not sure what would show up on a cable throttle though. Am sure someone could tell us.
I don't think you have a cable on the Z4, 'fly by wire' I believe.
Obviously "Operator error" !I put an new cable on mine as it was stiff,it didn't cure it it still sticks flat out....
That's where thought the problem might be. I think there's more than one sensor. If they don't agree the software might delay applying the engine map.
