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bhermes · 01-22-2013, 04:35 PM

I have inherited a 2000 Taurus which has a newly rebuilt transmission; however, it is assumed that the head gasket is blown. Long story short but I am trying to put back parts that have been taken off in an attempt to replace the head gasket or head (not really sure). I want to get everything back on the car just to see if the car will start and what happens. I am down to one last thing and not being much of a mechanic I am not really sure where things go. There is a black bracket that has a spring, and two other cable type pieces that attach to the bracket. Then the bracket is mounted around the air intake area. I am assuming all of this is for throttling etc. Not sure where any if the parts go.

The car is in good shape and one last attempt to keep the car and then it goes to scrap or sold for what I can get for it. Unfortunately the car has a rebuilt title so it makes it a little hard to sell.

Help. diagrams, photos whatever may help.

Also, this is my first post to the site. I typically spend my mechanic time rebuilding a 1976 datsun 280z which is about finished.

Bull Geek · 01-22-2013, 08:50 PM

That's the throttle/accelerator/cruise control cables and bracket.

sheila · 01-22-2013, 09:34 PM

Unless you have an acquaintance with a Taurus close to your year, might visit a self service salvage yard to check the hook-up. Right beside the throttle body.

bhermes · 01-23-2013, 05:20 PM

Anyone out there have a 2000 Taurus that would want to share a photo of their throttle/cruise control cables? I am also looking for where the bracket attaches to the car.

Or a schematic of some sort that may show the location of the bracket and cables?

Thanks.

bhermes · 01-27-2013, 08:38 AM

Ok, I got everything back together and the car actually by some miracle started. However, I have no gas pedal. The throttle bracket has three things going to it; a spring, a cable with a round peg on the end and a cable with a plastic groove on the end. Any idea of what I need to change?

bhermes · 01-27-2013, 10:14 AM

I think I got it. Charging battery and then will try and drive.

Breeves002 · 01-27-2013, 10:24 AM

I can still take that pic if you need. Let us know how it goes.

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bhermes · 01-27-2013, 05:31 PM

Picture would be great. Still not sure if things are exactly right. Got car started but running very rough. Again, I think that the car has a blown head gasket/engine problem.

bhermes · 01-28-2013, 05:10 PM

I think I still have one of the cables on incorrectly. A photo of under the plastic cover of the throttle bracket and cables/spring going to it would be nice.

Breeves002 can you still take a photo?

Thanks

bhermes · 01-30-2013, 03:25 PM

Still hoping to get a photo? Help please. Getting ready to drive the car 10 miles.

01-22-2013, 04:35 PM	#1 (permalink)
bhermes Junior Member Member Number: 52444 Join Date: Jan 2013 Chapter: Northeast Drives: 2000 SE Visit: My Garage Posts: 8 Trader Score: 0 reviews Rep Power: 0	Help - not a mechanic I have inherited a 2000 Taurus which has a newly rebuilt transmission; however, it is assumed that the head gasket is blown. Long story short but I am trying to put back parts that have been taken off in an attempt to replace the head gasket or head (not really sure). I want to get everything back on the car just to see if the car will start and what happens. I am down to one last thing and not being much of a mechanic I am not really sure where things go. There is a black bracket that has a spring, and two other cable type pieces that attach to the bracket. Then the bracket is mounted around the air intake area. I am assuming all of this is for throttling etc. Not sure where any if the parts go. The car is in good shape and one last attempt to keep the car and then it goes to scrap or sold for what I can get for it. Unfortunately the car has a rebuilt title so it makes it a little hard to sell. Help. diagrams, photos whatever may help. Also, this is my first post to the site. I typically spend my mechanic time rebuilding a 1976 datsun 280z which is about finished.

01-22-2013, 08:50 PM	#2 (permalink)
Bull Geek Technical Advisor Member Number: 1771 Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Blythewood, SC 29016 Chapter: Southeast Drives: 87 GL Wagon, 97 SHO Sedan, 00 SEL Sedan Visit: My Garage Posts: 15,591 Trader Score: 6 reviews Rep Power: 10	That's the throttle/accelerator/cruise control cables and bracket. __________________ --Nick M. \| Blythewood, SC \| AAP/Atlanta Built Bulls --Silver MC 2000 Ford Taurus SEL \| DOHC/AX4N \| 184K --Toreador Red MC 1997 Ford Taurus SHO \| DOHC/AX4N \| 149K --Wood paneled 1991 Mercury Grand Marquis LS Colony Park wagon \| OHV/AOD \| 180K ish? Sold.... --Driftwood MC 1987 Ford Taurus GL Wagon \| OHV/AXOD \| 254K Scrapped... --Sand Beige 1987 Ford Taurus GL \|197K \| OHV/AXOD

01-27-2013, 10:24 AM	#7 (permalink)
Breeves002 The Big Cheese Member Number: 49890 Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: St. Louis, MO Chapter: Midwest Drives: 2008 Mercury Sable Premier Visit: My Garage Posts: 3,963 Trader Score: 6 reviews Rep Power: 10	Help - not a mechanic I can still take that pic if you need. Let us know how it goes. Sent from AutoGuide.com App __________________ Sam 2008 Mercury Sable Premier 2012 Kia Soul Base AT 1.6GDI Moved On: 2000 Sable LS Premium Duratec View what I have for sale: HERE ENTER NOW FOR May's WAGON ONLY CAR OF THE MONTH!! *CLICK HERE*

01-22-2013, 09:34 PM	#3 (permalink)
sheila Crazy Devoted Member Member Number: 10865 Join Date: Dec 2006 Visit: My Garage Posts: 8,807 Trader Score: 1 reviews Rep Power: 21	Unless you have an acquaintance with a Taurus close to your year, might visit a self service salvage yard to check the hook-up. Right beside the throttle body.

01-23-2013, 05:20 PM	#4 (permalink)
bhermes Junior Member Member Number: 52444 Join Date: Jan 2013 Chapter: Northeast Drives: 2000 SE Visit: My Garage Posts: 8 Trader Score: 0 reviews Rep Power: 0	Anyone out there have a 2000 Taurus that would want to share a photo of their throttle/cruise control cables? I am also looking for where the bracket attaches to the car. Or a schematic of some sort that may show the location of the bracket and cables? Thanks.

01-27-2013, 08:38 AM	#5 (permalink)
bhermes Junior Member Member Number: 52444 Join Date: Jan 2013 Chapter: Northeast Drives: 2000 SE Visit: My Garage Posts: 8 Trader Score: 0 reviews Rep Power: 0	Ok, I got everything back together and the car actually by some miracle started. However, I have no gas pedal. The throttle bracket has three things going to it; a spring, a cable with a round peg on the end and a cable with a plastic groove on the end. Any idea of what I need to change?

01-27-2013, 10:14 AM	#6 (permalink)
bhermes Junior Member Member Number: 52444 Join Date: Jan 2013 Chapter: Northeast Drives: 2000 SE Visit: My Garage Posts: 8 Trader Score: 0 reviews Rep Power: 0	I think I got it. Charging battery and then will try and drive.

01-27-2013, 05:31 PM	#8 (permalink)
bhermes Junior Member Member Number: 52444 Join Date: Jan 2013 Chapter: Northeast Drives: 2000 SE Visit: My Garage Posts: 8 Trader Score: 0 reviews Rep Power: 0	Picture would be great. Still not sure if things are exactly right. Got car started but running very rough. Again, I think that the car has a blown head gasket/engine problem.

01-28-2013, 05:10 PM	#9 (permalink)
bhermes Junior Member Member Number: 52444 Join Date: Jan 2013 Chapter: Northeast Drives: 2000 SE Visit: My Garage Posts: 8 Trader Score: 0 reviews Rep Power: 0	I think I still have one of the cables on incorrectly. A photo of under the plastic cover of the throttle bracket and cables/spring going to it would be nice. Breeves002 can you still take a photo? Thanks

01-30-2013, 03:25 PM	#10 (permalink)
bhermes Junior Member Member Number: 52444 Join Date: Jan 2013 Chapter: Northeast Drives: 2000 SE Visit: My Garage Posts: 8 Trader Score: 0 reviews Rep Power: 0	Still hoping to get a photo? Help please. Getting ready to drive the car 10 miles.

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