Date:         Sun, 27 Feb 2000 21:34:15 EST
Reply-To:     WEIRSTEF@CS.COM
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From:         Stefan Weir <WEIRSTEF@CS.COM>
Subject:      Re: Heater Cable
Comments: To: mike_l_f@hotmail.com
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In a message dated 2/27/00 1:07:25 PM Eastern Standard Time,
mike_l_f@HOTMAIL.COM writes:

<< Looks like I need a new cable.

 Should I check the heater valve before just replacing the cable?
  >>

I am in the same boat with my cable on my '82.  You can check the operation
of the valve by disconnecting it from the cable and moving it w/ your
fingers.  Should move very easily.  My wire was crimpoed and I attempted to
straighten it.  Worked for a day or so and then it crimped again.  My
experience with them is that once they are crimped, you will continue to have
the same problem, even if you can get it to work again for a short while.

BTW, a friend of mine used regular bicycle brake cable on his and it seems to
work well. I believe you can get this at Wal-mart or K-mart for real cheap
and cut it to length.

My .02

Stefan Weir

"We Spend All Of Our Lives Trying To Save Time, But In The End There's Really
None Left" -  Jerry Seinfeld