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pushkick Samba Member
Joined: August 09, 2007 Posts: 1366
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Posted: Sun Oct 19, 2014 10:29 am Post subject: throttle cable |
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well i had to remove the lever arm and cable as one. then i tried to remove but the ball and socket but they were fused. then i tried to use a hack saw since i dont have a dremel. got the cable socket off but did a little damage to the ball. probably will have to get a new ball mounted stud. i measured the ball and it looks like it is a 8mm diameter. now all i have to do is find a ball stud that is 8mm. any ideas? thanks for the info it helped i was getting frustrated with the removing of the cable. _________________ i see said the blind man to his deaf dog
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1990 vw automatic camper |
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danfromsyr Samba Member
Joined: March 01, 2004 Posts: 15129 Location: Syracuse, NY
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Posted: Sun Oct 19, 2014 11:24 am Post subject: |
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some lift support systems use an 8mm bolt on stud.
but if it's just a knick or even a groove, sand it smooth put quality non-washout grease in the new cable ball socket and it'll outlast your use of it.
http://www.autopartsbylou.com/lift-supports-acc-products.php?cat=ACC&sub=8HW _________________
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pushkick Samba Member
Joined: August 09, 2007 Posts: 1366
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Posted: Sun Oct 19, 2014 11:29 am Post subject: throttle cable |
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i think i found a solution to the ball stud replacement here is a site and i ordered one to see if it would work. will let you know what are the results
http://www.autopartsbylou.com/index.php _________________ i see said the blind man to his deaf dog
i am going to quit smoking and drinking and die a healthy man. gotta laugh
there is no deed to the planet earth
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nova73 Samba Member
Joined: March 31, 2011 Posts: 117 Location: Akron,PA 17501
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Posted: Tue Mar 01, 2016 3:06 pm Post subject: Re: Automatic Throttle Cable Replacement |
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Just completed this project with no issues to talk about. Took about 1 to 1-1/2 hrs. without a lift.
Cable attaches to the upper part of the kick down lever @ the transmission and just needs to be pried off the socket- no c-clip to remove. That c-clip is located on the ball of the selector lever cable @ the bottom of the kick down lever and must be removed first before prying that ball from the socket.
Note: Make sure you attach the cable end thru the clamping bolt with the cable facing inward towards the spare tire holding rack- very important to prevent binding when gas pedal is depressed downward.
Otherwise: everything provided so far is accurate. Hope this information was helpful.
Nova73
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nesurfer99 Samba Member
Joined: December 15, 2013 Posts: 67 Location: Jacksonville, Florida
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Posted: Sat Jul 20, 2019 11:30 am Post subject: Re: Automatic Throttle Cable Replacement |
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Replacing my accelerator cable (auto trans) and can't seem to get the cable (socket) back on to ball (on the bracket). See photo.
With the clip in place in the socket, the socket does not fit over the ball. I was able to pry the socket off the ball with the clip in place, but can't persuade it to fit all the way back in.
If I take the clip out of the socket, it fits over the ball no problem, but I can't get the clip to go back into the socket. Anyone have some guidance on how to get the clip into the socket? I musta spent an hour or more fiddling with it.
Thanks in advance. _________________ 89 Carat on the road and collecting (s)miles |
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oldskewlsk8ter Samba Member
Joined: June 13, 2004 Posts: 347 Location: Texas
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Posted: Sat Jul 20, 2019 2:32 pm Post subject: Re: Automatic Throttle Cable Replacement |
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I just used a pair of pliers and pushed it back on using the clamping force of the plier jaws. _________________ 1986 Hightop w/EJ25 DOHC & 4EAT auto
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table Samba Member
Joined: April 05, 2007 Posts: 69 Location: Vancouver, Canada
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Posted: Sun Sep 26, 2021 6:16 pm Post subject: Re: Automatic Throttle Cable Replacement |
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Does anyone know, is the ball on the kickdown bracket steel? Mine is loose and I'd like to put a small weld between the ball and the bracket.
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skills@eurocarsplus Samba Peckerhead
Joined: January 01, 2007 Posts: 16803 Location: sticksville, ct.
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Posted: Sun Sep 26, 2021 7:40 pm Post subject: Re: Automatic Throttle Cable Replacement |
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table wrote: |
Does anyone know, is the ball on the kickdown bracket steel? Mine is loose and I'd like to put a small weld between the ball and the bracket.
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yes, it's steel but needs to work very smoothly for proper function
i'd suggest just buying a new ball end
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