Pinto power here we come

[russ979]

Happy motoring now hey Rob?:thumbs: Am i right in remembering that the matrix can be changed on a sierra without taking out the whole dash? (i know its still a bitch of a job!)

[Rob S]

Yes, you only (FFS) have to take out the centre console, the lower passenger dash, move the middle dash forwards, and the drivers seat because I'm not an oompa loompa, and then pull all the vent pipes off. 2 nuts, two screws and two water hoses, and wallah, not sensation in your toes

[dave j]

year loads

[Rob S]

Having just treated my old girl to a heater and thermostat, I was getting ready for easy, no worries miles, whan a really odd thing happened. I was trying to start the car tonight, and noted the throttle pedal seemed a little stiff (Like the carpet or mat was caught up). I thought nothing of it until the engine caught and the revs went through the roof. I shut the engine down as the pedal dropped to the floor

Popping the bonnet revealed the cable end had come adrift, the black curved plastic "thingy" had come off the sprung throttle mechanism. I can get it to go back on, so I'm guessing a bits come off, a bloody outrage as it's only 23 years old

So the cars stranded 9 miles from home till Monday when i can try and get some bits. Do you reckon I'll be able to get the bit, or will I need the whole cable?

[Stuart]

Without knowing which 'bit' has broken, there is no real way of knowing mate. I would have thought that you'd be best to buy the whole cable, but if the part is shared with other cars, maybe Al or Paul could help?

Can you see what's missing from comparing under bonnet pictures and photos from your car? Uploading that should help

This should be an easy fix mate.

[Rob S]

I reckon it'll be easy too, but the missing part is only apparently very small. I'll post a piccie of the curved bit, and see if it helps.
Annoying rather than anything serious...

[Bart]

its quite hard to understand what part has come out mate but if as you say put up a picture and we'll see whats even iven if it means ill be able to figure out a bodge for you to get it home.
by the sounds of it mate it is a retaining clip that has come out.
ill see if i have a pic from classic ford from a pinto engine bay.

[Rob S]

Thanks Alan, sorry for the rubbish description. I'll try and get one myself. Effectively, as the throttle cable comes through over the inlet manifold, through the rigid mount and the adjustable thread nut, the exposed cable comes to the end with the plastic curved retaining joint. It's that part that has come adrift from the throttle linkage.
You can see the black curved section here...

[Stuart]

Is the bit that is highlighted in red?

[Rob S]

Spot on!