I have recently obtained a 1980 vanagon with an automatic. When I got the vehicle there were many many homeboy-kinda-fixed-mechanicals.
The throttle cable was clamped to the throttle rather than being free to slide with the 'override' spring (there was no spring or circlip). I got the spring and circlip and adjusted the throttle cable to spec.
I cannot get the tranny to kick down without using the shifter. I figger I will have to do some adjustin' at the tranny throttle cable junction. Any pointers?
kickdown adjustment for auto tranny
- Gypsie
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kickdown adjustment for auto tranny
So it all started when I wanted to get better gas mileage....
- spiffy
- IAC Addict!
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Fortunately and unfortunately I haven't had to adjust mine yet. I have done a couple on different cars though and it was just a matter of adjusting the action on the kickdown lever to the shifter clicks.
I know the Bentley has an auto section and they do mention the kickdown.....maybe we can tinker with it on the 28th?
I know the Bentley has an auto section and they do mention the kickdown.....maybe we can tinker with it on the 28th?
78 Riviera "Spiffy"
67 Riviera "Bill"
67 Riviera "Bill"
- Gypsie
- rusty aircooled mekanich
- Location: Treadin' Lightly under the Clear Blue!
- Status: Offline