Date:         Thu, 13 Sep 2001 18:03:22 -0400
Reply-To:     "Stanley, Kerry" <kstanley@CAS.ORG>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         "Stanley, Kerry" <kstanley@CAS.ORG>
Subject:      Re: Accelerator cable replacement (??)
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Hi all,

I cannot help with the install itself, never did one, but I can mention that the cable runs through some tubing under the van on my '86.  The tubing has joints that must be watertight.  I had a joint open up and water get in there.  In the winter it froze up as I was driving (of course while at a high rpm too).

Good luck,
Kerry
'86 syncro, 181K
kstanley@cas.org


-----Original Message-----
From: Scott Kraning [mailto:OuiSki1@aol.com]
Sent: Thursday, September 13, 2001 5:10 PM
To: vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com
Subject: Accelerator cable replacement (??)


Hi all -

Maybe this isn't the best time to be asking a question about Vanagons, but
whenever anyone has a chance:

My accel. cable snapped yesterday about 3" from the rear (near the engine
bay) connection point. I ordered the replacement part from B/D for around
$20. I have a Bentley's but the instructions look a little vague. Has anyone
done this R/R? What is the best way to get the rear attachment piece off
(looks like a little sphere with the side sliced off? I guess the rest would
be pretty straight forward - feed the line through from front to back and
attach. Any pointers would be appreciated!

Thanks,

Scott