Different types of throttle linkage.

[djinuk]

From what i remember theres 2 different types of throttle setup for r5 gtt. Mine is a J plate and uses what i would describe as he direct setup which dosent have the link bar type set-up where by it comes back on itself. As such the throttle is very very hard under your foot. I wish to change to the type with the linkage, is anybody able to shed some light on the subject.

also does anybody have the parts i require to change my setup.

[Bigfoot]

You talking about the setup with this in place?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/RENAULT-5-GT-TURBO-STANDARD-CARB-CARBURETTOR-PIVOT-LINKAGE-/160799229233

[djinuk]

thats the one, mine is a setup without that, I also broke up an r5 recently which unfortunatly also had the same setup as mine.

[Bigfoot]

The setup you have got shouldn't be hard under the foot, I would say its more the cable needs replacing, possibly melted, or rusted in side, unless its difficult to move the carb by finger though

[djinuk]

hmm ill check, ive replaced the cable though , im sure i spoke to the master a couple of years back at nat day who reported the same issue of having quite a lot of resistance on the pedal, ill check the carb and see if thats the problem.

[Matt_S]

If it's got a tight spring that will make it heavy too, surely?

[Bubblebagmagic]

I'm sure I have one spare on my other carb I'll check on Sunday for if this helps out?

[Trevhib]

Maybe your throttle cable is being pinched somehow, by the retaining clip or some such.

I think the linkage type is from the earlier cars. I'm not sure if that means you'd need a different (shorter?), throttle cable to work with it.

I bet Mike at GT Spares would be able to advise.

[Alex]

Even with your current set up the cable shouldn't be overly tight. I have your set up and it's fine. I have replaced my cable, like you. I would say make sure it's not pinched and make sure it's routed correctly and maybe even lubricate it a bit.

As far as I know there is only 1 type of cable available these days, which can be cut down to suit. :)

[Bubblebagmagic]

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[Bubblebagmagic]

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[Bubblebagmagic]

Is this the part your after mate?

[KEV 5 GT]

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I have this setup and having probs with the cable keep poping out is there a fix for this ?

[Bubblebagmagic]

If it helps mate u can send a fiver I'll post it to u see if it solves ur issue?

[KEV 5 GT]

theres no where on mine tho for that bit to clip into ?