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cable, throttle cable, how hard to replace? |
bd1308 |
May 3 2006, 01:43 PM
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Sir Post-a-lot Group: Members Posts: 8,020 Joined: 24-January 05 From: Louisville,KY Member No.: 3,501 |
Never done any cables before, but I think my cable is done for. I need to do the other two but those will be done whenever I get $$. Anywho, how hard is it to get the throttle cable off, and a new one put back in?
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maf914 |
May 3 2006, 01:49 PM
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Not a Guru! Group: Members Posts: 3,049 Joined: 30-April 03 From: Central Florida Member No.: 632 Region Association: None |
IMHO, the throttle cable replacement is not too bad. I hate fiddling with the connection at the pedal cluster since access is so tight, but otherwise I think it's easier that the clutch cable since the adjustment is done in the engine compartment.
Be careful not to get the throttle cable wrapped around the clutch cable in the tunnel. BTDT. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif) |
bd1308 |
May 3 2006, 01:53 PM
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Sir Post-a-lot Group: Members Posts: 8,020 Joined: 24-January 05 From: Louisville,KY Member No.: 3,501 |
so its not a simple out comes old in goes new thing? You have to guide it through the tunnel and such?
i'm thinking the source of my tight throttle is a huge metal hairball somewhere in my throttle cable thats preventing proper movement with some level of ease. b |
Mueller |
May 3 2006, 01:56 PM
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914 Freak! Group: Members Posts: 17,150 Joined: 4-January 03 From: Antioch, CA Member No.: 87 Region Association: None |
so its not a simple out comes old in goes new thing? You have to guide it through the tunnel and such? i'm thinking the source of my tight throttle is a huge metal hairball somewhere in my throttle cable thats preventing proper movement with some level of ease. b of course you have to guide it in...you expect to lay it on the floor and it go in all by itself??? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/screwy.gif) tip: tie a piece of string to the cable on the inside of the car before you pull the cable out.... also, a small mirror and flashlight is useful to be able to look into the tunnel to ensure that you are not tangled up with the clutch cable |
TROJANMAN |
May 3 2006, 01:57 PM
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Looks nice in pictures......... Group: Members Posts: 5,275 Joined: 5-March 04 From: Colorado Member No.: 1,753 Region Association: None |
it's easier if you don't have a center console.
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bd1308 |
May 3 2006, 02:06 PM
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Sir Post-a-lot Group: Members Posts: 8,020 Joined: 24-January 05 From: Louisville,KY Member No.: 3,501 |
so its not a simple out comes old in goes new thing? You have to guide it through the tunnel and such? i'm thinking the source of my tight throttle is a huge metal hairball somewhere in my throttle cable thats preventing proper movement with some level of ease. b of course you have to guide it in...you expect to lay it on the floor and it go in all by itself??? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/screwy.gif) tip: tie a piece of string to the cable on the inside of the car before you pull the cable out.... also, a small mirror and flashlight is useful to be able to look into the tunnel to ensure that you are not tangled up with the clutch cable maybe I need a pic of where this is going exactly. Do i need to start inside the car and feed it through either side of the tunnel, or do i start aft of the firewall and push it in? is this in haynes? b |
Brew |
May 3 2006, 02:33 PM
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That's Captain Moron to you! Group: Members Posts: 391 Joined: 5-August 05 From: Colorado Springs Member No.: 4,546 |
Aft of the firewall. I did mine 2 weeks ago, and it's really a piece of cake. I pulled out my steering wheel, console, and floorboard, but I'm not sure it's NECESSARY to do so. Just made it a little easier.
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Allan |
May 3 2006, 02:36 PM
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Teenerless Weenie Group: Members Posts: 8,373 Joined: 5-July 04 From: Western Mesopotamia Member No.: 2,304 Region Association: Southern California |
If you follow Mikes advice it's pretty easy. The string will pull the new cable back in through the same route the old one was installed and help keep it from getting wrapped around any of the others...
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TROJANMAN |
May 3 2006, 02:37 PM
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Looks nice in pictures......... Group: Members Posts: 5,275 Joined: 5-March 04 From: Colorado Member No.: 1,753 Region Association: None |
Aft of the firewall. I did mine 2 weeks ago, and it's really a piece of cake. I pulled out my steering wheel, console, and floorboard, but I'm not sure it's NECESSARY to do so. Just made it a little easier. i never thought about pulling the wheel (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif) good idea. a little more room to work without bumping your head everytime you get up (IMG:style_emoticons/default/slap.gif) |
bd1308 |
May 3 2006, 03:09 PM
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Sir Post-a-lot Group: Members Posts: 8,020 Joined: 24-January 05 From: Louisville,KY Member No.: 3,501 |
so......
i cant see what you all are talking about until i get in there, so i might as well just get in there and do it. i'm sure there's only one way it works.... b |
TROJANMAN |
May 3 2006, 03:23 PM
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Looks nice in pictures......... Group: Members Posts: 5,275 Joined: 5-March 04 From: Colorado Member No.: 1,753 Region Association: None |
Brit,
try searching pelican. here's just one thread i found http://forums.pelicanparts.com/showthread....=cable+throttle |
Aaron Cox |
May 3 2006, 03:25 PM
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Professional Lawn Dart Group: Retired Admin Posts: 24,541 Joined: 1-February 03 From: OC Member No.: 219 Region Association: Southern California |
youve spent more time asking questions then it takes to change the cable (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
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Hammy |
May 3 2006, 03:27 PM
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mr. Wonderful Group: Members Posts: 1,826 Joined: 20-October 04 From: Columbia, California Member No.: 2,978 Region Association: Northern California |
I've only taken it off so far (haven't installed new one yet) and I can say it can get a little frustrating underneath the dash with so little room. And this is with no wheel, no center console and no seats in the car (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif)
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bd1308 |
May 3 2006, 03:28 PM
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Sir Post-a-lot Group: Members Posts: 8,020 Joined: 24-January 05 From: Louisville,KY Member No.: 3,501 |
dang! okay this sounds good....
i'll do it friday. thanks all. friday's todo: *valve adjustment *oil change *throttle cable *adjust clutch b |
Brew |
May 3 2006, 03:53 PM
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That's Captain Moron to you! Group: Members Posts: 391 Joined: 5-August 05 From: Colorado Springs Member No.: 4,546 |
dang! okay this sounds good.... i'll do it friday. thanks all. friday's todo: *valve adjustment *oil change *throttle cable *adjust clutch b What's on the itinerary for after lunch then? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) |
BMartin914 |
May 3 2006, 03:57 PM
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Brew's right...it's a piece of cake.
Just have to be careful not to get it intermingled with the clutch cable in the vicinity of the pedal cluster. I've done it twice. It was actually more of a pain the 2nd time around. |
SLITS |
May 3 2006, 04:50 PM
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"This Utah shit is HARSH!" Group: Benefactors Posts: 13,602 Joined: 22-February 04 From: SoCal Mountains ... Member No.: 1,696 Region Association: None |
Well Britt, I will take exception.....Sit yourself down and slowly sip a Grape Nehi....it will take years of study and a building full of engineering drawings to understand the complexity of pulling one cable out and pushing (or pulling if you have a string) one in from the rear.
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bd1308 |
May 3 2006, 05:03 PM
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Sir Post-a-lot Group: Members Posts: 8,020 Joined: 24-January 05 From: Louisville,KY Member No.: 3,501 |
Go take your pills (IMG:style_emoticons/default/stick.gif)
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bd1308 |
May 3 2006, 05:13 PM
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Sir Post-a-lot Group: Members Posts: 8,020 Joined: 24-January 05 From: Louisville,KY Member No.: 3,501 |
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