Mr Polson 10,214 Posted November 12, 2013 Need to get the kickdown adjusted properly on my wagon, heard that wrongly adjusted kd cables on BW40s can shortern their life? I'd rather not kill the box. Its an EFI motor too. And I'm also wondering if my cable is missing something, the workshop manual mentions a plastic spacer or something that should go at the end of the thread here. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bear351c 10,273 Posted November 12, 2013 Pretty sure that cable is rooted...those two bits should be joined together, from memory. (but, I drink a lot....) Even if they're not, they should be lined up, parallel, so the cable doesn't bind on the side of the outer sheath. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
XTREME KARTS XF 1,212 Posted November 12, 2013 yeah i say that cables fucked too, buy a new one. you'll need to drop the trans sump to change the kickdown cable though, maybe worth servicing the trans too, filter kit n all. it the fluid still looks nice n fresh and doesnt smell burnt could try and save it and re-use it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
XTREME KARTS XF 1,212 Posted November 12, 2013 or you can disconnect it and drive it manually, learn to leftfoot brake and remember to give it a quick rev on down shifting so it wont get forced into gear. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr Polson 10,214 Posted November 12, 2013 FFS, I had a KD cable from a ZL last year that I chucked cos I didn't think I'd ever need it. The bands in the gearbox need adjusting and I've had it recommended that the valve body be removed and cleaned (gearbox say around for a few years, its out of Nova's NOTAV8). I'd rather keep it a properly functioning auto, if I wanted to drive it manually I'd do a T5 swap. I'll still need to know how to adjust the cable properly when I get a new one? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bear351c 10,273 Posted November 13, 2013 Does the cable run from the mechanical cam on the carby, or from a vacuum diaphragm.? The Kickdown can be set up to your driving style. How hard you press the throttle, or how much vacuum the engine pulls. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr Polson 10,214 Posted November 13, 2013 Its EFI, and it runs off the throttle body, fully mechanical setup. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites