I am replacing throttle cables on '00 LT, Have read almost every post on the subject. There is the service manual way to do this job and short cut way recommended by several.
Here is my BIG CONCERN - please help.
Many do-it yourself members made the job very easy on the engine end of the cables by removing the bracket (retaining plate) that holds the cables to the throttle valve rail.
HOWEVER - in three places the BMW repair manual says "Do not remove retaining plate: the screws locate the throttle valve stubs."
I have no idea what the throttle valve STUB is - I do know what the throttle valves or throttle body is. Is the "stub" something inside that comes loose if you remove only one screw? There are two screws in each throttle valve. The air box is still installed. I can't imaging any movement of the throttle valve from removing one screw.
Some expert super wrenches have removed the bracket, seemingly without negative consequences. If any of these are reading this, please help me out. A few of these are Maineace, eskov, pushin9s, and jzeiler.
Has anyone had problems from removing the bracket?
Jim Mc
Here is my BIG CONCERN - please help.
Many do-it yourself members made the job very easy on the engine end of the cables by removing the bracket (retaining plate) that holds the cables to the throttle valve rail.
HOWEVER - in three places the BMW repair manual says "Do not remove retaining plate: the screws locate the throttle valve stubs."
I have no idea what the throttle valve STUB is - I do know what the throttle valves or throttle body is. Is the "stub" something inside that comes loose if you remove only one screw? There are two screws in each throttle valve. The air box is still installed. I can't imaging any movement of the throttle valve from removing one screw.
Some expert super wrenches have removed the bracket, seemingly without negative consequences. If any of these are reading this, please help me out. A few of these are Maineace, eskov, pushin9s, and jzeiler.
Has anyone had problems from removing the bracket?
Jim Mc