Lsi Throttle Cable Failure
Lsi Throttle Cable Failure
This is a head's up to check the throttle cable sheathing connection where it mounts to the intake manifold bracket, because mine came loose last week while I was driving resulting in a total loss of power. I was lucky to be on a quiet street where I could temporarily repair the cable with a shoe lace so I could get the car home.
I drilled the plastic piece affixed to the cable and attached it to the bracket with a machine screw. I've also fitted a tie-wrap around the unit for added safety. The routing of the throttle cable places a side load on this piece which causes it to fail over time, and the WOT events probably don't help. If this had happened the day before while driving up a mountain near my home the result could have been very bad.
I drilled the plastic piece affixed to the cable and attached it to the bracket with a machine screw. I've also fitted a tie-wrap around the unit for added safety. The routing of the throttle cable places a side load on this piece which causes it to fail over time, and the WOT events probably don't help. If this had happened the day before while driving up a mountain near my home the result could have been very bad.
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