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Old 27-07-2007, 03:55 PM   #1
mower243
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Hi guys
Just got this xr8 ute Wrapped But got this sticky throttle
When my foots off the pedel and go to push it sticks till enough pressure is applied then releases with a surg.No problem if i hit the pedel firm just when tryin to take off smooth.Tried spray on pedel pivot points,throttle body and links/cable Still not sure where its sticking.Also a little win for the diff onback off fairly normal must check diff oil Any Ideas

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Old 27-07-2007, 06:36 PM   #2
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i have the same issue on my el xr8, i was tld it had something to do witht he butterfly's jamming inside the TB , something to do getting the idle right by adjusting them.. i cant remember exactly what the mech. said though.
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Old 27-07-2007, 08:19 PM   #3
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I'd say it would be the pedal, not the butterflies. My old gemini had a sticky pedal, it was really annoying, I know EXACTLY how ya feel.
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