purple_fluffer
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gas pedal sticks, only at idle. because the throttle sticks on the idle screw. does that when cold. does not do it with a warm engine.
I know that's it because I opened the hood, removed the plastic cover off the throttle, looked at it, twiddled it around with my fingers and saw for myself. that is the problem.
dab of grease has no effect whatsoever. just as sticky as before.
I did cut a rectangular piece of tin can and wrap it around the throttle arm that rests on the idle screw. that does work for a temporary fix but I have to replace it every once in a while because it gets just as sticky as the bare metal.
it's like the idle screw makes a little divet in the metal and sticks in the hole.
I do not want to adjust the idle screw because a) it idles perfect where it's at and b) at only a slightly different angle I'm sure it will do the same thing all over again after a short time.
anybody know how to fix this?
I know that's it because I opened the hood, removed the plastic cover off the throttle, looked at it, twiddled it around with my fingers and saw for myself. that is the problem.
dab of grease has no effect whatsoever. just as sticky as before.
I did cut a rectangular piece of tin can and wrap it around the throttle arm that rests on the idle screw. that does work for a temporary fix but I have to replace it every once in a while because it gets just as sticky as the bare metal.
it's like the idle screw makes a little divet in the metal and sticks in the hole.
I do not want to adjust the idle screw because a) it idles perfect where it's at and b) at only a slightly different angle I'm sure it will do the same thing all over again after a short time.
anybody know how to fix this?