Throttle Cable and pass through tube

[jrmcc999]

How important is it for the metal throttle cable end to be jammed into the bell of the pass through tube? I was working completely blind and could not get it inserted into the tube, especially when the tube pushes through into the engine compartment with any pressure. TIA.
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1973 Kansas Beige Super Beetle

[Glenn]

It could bind or rub and get cut in half.
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Glenn
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[Max Welton]

Here's a little trick to keep the tube from moving. I did it to stop it from rattling.

Max
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[Glenn]

Originally there was a rubber grommet there.

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[jrmcc999]

Thanks Max. I like that. Thanks Glenn also. Yeah, my grommet disintegrated. If I stopped and ordered every time something fell apart, I'd never get it done. I guess the key is to anticipate what will be an issue.
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1973 Kansas Beige Super Beetle

[Glenn]

Or patch it to keep it running and then plan on fixing all the issues when you have time.
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[jrmcc999]

I wish there was a way to "patch" the gap with the heat risers after the bolts snapped. That's the most annoying problem now. I started to drill the studs out but got nowhere. Maybe a new muffler would be easier.
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1973 Kansas Beige Super Beetle

[Max Welton]