In some instances you can prolong the life of the cable by flooding the conduit with WD-40 from both pedal and throttle side. I did this last winter when it completely siezed up and it has worked fine since. SPC
>From: Kent Christensen <lkchris@USWEST.NET> >Reply-To: Kent Christensen <lkchris@USWEST.NET> >To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM >Subject: Re: Replacement of an accellerator cable >Date: Sun, 23 Jan 2000 09:45:16 -0700 > >Replaced mine on my '81 aircooled a couple years ago. It was just >kinked and frayed near the engine. Believe it or not the new cable >can just be pushed through the tube from front to back. Cable is >stiff like bicycle brake or shift cable. It was easy, if not scary. ______________________________________________________ Get Your Private, Free Email at http://www.hotmail.com |
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