<E30> accelerator cable

["Jack@xxxx" <jack.money@xxxxxxxxx>]

everyone,

i have this problem with the accelerator so i have some questions.

problem:

when i blip the throttle there is a moments hesitation before the gas "comes
on".  if i do it really quick, like a quick tap, the engine stumbles but
catches up.  it sorta drops from idle a coupla hundred rpms then revs freely
with the pedal.  if i do it slightly slower but not gradual it is okay.  is
this clear enough?

what i think:

at first i thought maybe the accelerator cable was loose but i checked the
adjustment and tightened it somewhat.  it really didn't help much.  next i
thought maybe the cable was stretched and needed replacement, is this
common?  the car has ~120k on it.  one thing i did was to check this was to
blip the throttle using the lever on the intake.  if i do it quick (as
above) i experience the same phenomenom.  i can also do it slower, but not
gradual, and it will rev freely.  any ideas what could be causing this?  i'm
at a loss.  it really doesn't affect drivability but it is rather annoying
and i would like to fix it.  can anyone out there help me?

thanks for all help.

regards,

jack money
motor city chapter
iX registry
'89iX

email replies:
jack.money@domain.elided (home)

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