healing a lazy throttle

[Kurtp]

Hey guys, i know the buicks are renown for having a fairly lazy throttle, however is there some methods to help make the reaction better. Very annoying when overtaking etc.

[Rusty]

Ensure the throttle cable is functioning a hundred percent. Clean throttle body and check its opening one hundred percent. Not sure if thats what your after but DIY instructions are on here somewhere!

[deanos70]

check your throttle cable for any stretch or slack

if so adjust it up

[hako]

Hey guys, i know the buicks are renown for having a fairly lazy throttle, however is there some methods to help make the reaction better. Very annoying when overtaking etc.

If you mean that it's a bit stiff and lacks feel then I'd remove the cable and soak it in oil overnight. This will lubricate the cable and make it move smoother. A shortcut may be to just spray both ends where the inner cable enters the outer cable with WD40 and then move in/out. The inner cable is coated with a plastic substance designed to make it move easier but with time it can wear away making the cable stiff to move. (bit like me in my old age!) Good Luck.

[alex2_s]

Is it the throttle that's playing up or the time for the transmission to kickdown thats the problem.

[Kurtp]

I'm getting the transmission serviced soon, so maybe that will fix the shift a bit, thanks for the suggestions.