I have an '89 Jeep Cherokee Pioneer that I am bringing back to life. The throttle was sticking and remaining open any time I would start it and give it any gas. Initially, I tried to fix the problem by spraying WD40 on mechanical moving parts that would affect the throttle. When I purchased this Jeep it had been sitting for a good while. That really did not do much so it was suggested to me to clean the throttle body and check the spring and all that good stuff.
So, over the weekend I actually removed the throttle body and cleaned it really well with carb cleaner. I found that the throttle body is not the issue, but it seems like it is the throttle linkage. The throttle linkage seems to be sticking really bad.
Problem I have is when I tried to put the throttle linkage back on the throttle arm of the throttle body. The throttle linkage connector (or whatever its name might be) will not stay on the throttle arm now. I believe it is broken.
I have been looking for a replacement online and have only found one place which is AutoZone for $125.00. Seems a little salty to me.
Anyone have suggestions or advice on any of this.
Thanks!