[DeTomaso] "Houston, we have a problem"

[JDeRyke at aol.com]

In a message dated 3/27/10 11:56:22 AM, cengles at cox.net writes:

> This is a known Pantera failure mode. Repair by welding the two pieces? 
> Repair by replacing with a new pedal.
> 
Chuck, I've TIG-welded a number of the aluminum pedals back together 
without any returning, and the key seems to NOT carefully dress the weld so all 
evidence of repair disappers. Instead,   leave the weld thicker- at least on 
the backside- to take whatever overstress broke the thing in the first place. 
In any event, a welded pedal seems as strong -and maybe stronger- than a 
NOS pedal.

> Replace the throttle cable at the same time?? I understand that the 
> throttle cable replacement is a PITA job.  Is the pedal removal/repair equally 
> difficult?
> 
The pedal is a two-bolt removal job, once the floor mats are removed. The 
hardest part is disconnecting the cable from the upper part. Piece of cake. 
The throttle cable however requires the console to be removed 'cause the 
cable jacket is clamped down in several places. Don't try taking the easy way 
out and just replace the cable. Like a speedo cable, the throttle cable and 
jacket should be replaced as an assembly or there will likely be future 
problems.... Good luck- J DeRyke