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LivinInnaVWBus
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 Posted: Sun Jul 05, 2015 10:24 am Post subject: Butty's Bits - Heim Joint Throttle Pedal Linkage Conversion |
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Good morning guys and gals!
I was turned onto the Butty's Bits throttle pedal linkage conversions through the mention in another topic. Though briefly spoken of in a few threads, no one has posted a review or further information/photos other than what is on ButtysBits.com
I have the same issue many of you do, my accelerator pedal linkage is very sloppy and a quality repair kit can be found as high as $50, which will restore your pedal only to it's former original sloppy glory. With my bus being a RHD, I'm subject to more play than you LHD drivers, it's not very pleasant so I bought one of the conversion kits immediately after discovering them.
After the conversion rate, my total shipped came out to around $130 which taking into consideration this kit fixes what many refer to as a 50 year design flaw, I'd say is a reasonable price.
Without further ado...
First impressions, a simple QUALITY made product with few parts - very little could go wrong but just in case, I had a couple of replacement heim joints tossed in the shipment. Shipping was very fast from the UK to the US, I paid on the 16th and it was at my door on the 22nd.
I will be installing it in the upcoming weeks and updating with photos and likely a video but until then... here is the mess I'm working with;
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ohnomrbill
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Wow, I've also been looking for something like this ... I've also gone the repair kit route with meh results. Will be watching for your install thread/posts with great interest!
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scrivyscriv
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I agree, the stock gas pedal setup could have really used a little more attention from the engineers. I replaced every part up front that I could get from Wolfsburg West when I repaired mine and that made a big difference - you may find that the hinge point for the pedal needs the most work. The two spot welds holding it to the floor are 99/100 rusted or too weak to hold the pedal straight.
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Brian
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I was thinking about doing that. Looks worth it, just that price tag stopping me.
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chabanais
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I'll be waiting to see how it looks/works after the install. My gas pedal is fine aside from squeaking and being a tad stiff.
I don't mind spending the cash if it lasts for 20+ years.
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Brian
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oh lordy the squeaking. I think getting rid of that is reason enough.
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chabanais
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Sounds like a whore house on cowboy pay day.
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scrivyscriv
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Lol, guys you do know a spraycan of white lithium grease does miracles for that, right??
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skills@eurocarsplus
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| chabanais wrote: |
| Sounds like a whore house on cowboy pay day. |
I mean, come on....could you imagine sticking into some 1880's broad at a brothel? the sheer stink of a wild west skank in some 100* board and batten rickety ass back room...I don't know what would squeak more, the building, the bed, the floor boards or....
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Jalabert
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| skills@eurocarsplus wrote: |
| chabanais wrote: |
| Sounds like a whore house on cowboy pay day. |
I mean, come on....could you imagine sticking into some 1880's broad at a brothel? the sheer stink of a wild west skank in some 100* board and batten rickety ass back room...I don't know what would squeak more, the building, the bed, the floor boards or.... |
I don't think sandpaper squeaks.
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chabanais
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| scrivyscriv wrote: |
| Lol, guys you do know a spraycan of white lithium grease does miracles for that, right?? |
Pedals or old west whore houses?
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LivinInnaVWBus
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| Posted: Fri Oct 09, 2015 12:44 pm Post subject: |
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FINALLY INSTALLED!
If I had know the installation was that painless, I would've done it the second it came in the mail.
The easiest and most mechanically rewarding upgrade I've ever done. With removal, clean up and installation included - 25 mins. Installation was 10.
F*ck yes Butty's Bits.
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LivinInnaVWBus
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| Brian wrote: |
| Looks worth it, just that price tag stopping me. |
Do it. |
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chabanais
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Awesome I think I'll order it.
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Tcash
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| Posted: Fri Oct 09, 2015 8:26 pm Post subject: |
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By the bend in your gas pedal it looks like someone had a heavy foot. With the new pedal linkage. You may need to readjust the accelerator cable at full throttle. Make sure at full throttle there is a slight bit of slack in the cable. If not the tension on the cable will prematurely wear out the carburetor bushings.
Good Luck
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udidwht
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| Posted: Sat Oct 10, 2015 1:56 am Post subject: |
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Have one myself...quite a bit difference compared to the stock linkage. Likely will never need replacing...ever.
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| Glad to hear you're happy with it. Although I didn't find this thread till today, I received mine a couple of weeks ago. I haven't installed it yet. I think it will be the last time the linkage will need to be replaced. |
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Brian
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| Posted: Sat Oct 10, 2015 10:02 am Post subject: |
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So long as you lube it beyond no end, it'll last for forever
I can't wait to use mine with my fancy new carb linkage.
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chabanais
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| Posted: Thu Oct 22, 2015 2:56 pm Post subject: |
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I installed mine today. Took me about 25 minutes. Very easy install. The results are very impressive.
Before and after photos:
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