Changing accelerator cable.....

[macthejaffa]

I recently had some work done and the mechanic doing the job said he noticed the accelerator cable was down to 3 threads....I'm now well panicked and daredn't drive too far, but have a long trip to make on monday so have hurridley ordered a new cable, to arrive tomorrow. Thing is, this guy doesnt work tomorrow so I have to attempt the feat meself....not being the best mechanic in the world I'm quaking in me boots and dont know where to start. It sounds straightforward enough, but my usually reliable Haynes book has no info on changing it....Any advice would be greatly appreciated!! 1983 1.9 Watercooled......Happy Chugging

[monkeynut]

no worries it is easy anough .soon as you see your new cable it will all fall into place just that the grub screw that holds the cable at the pedal end is alittle fiddly (grease the cable up too ) not a big job you will enjoy it!!

[macthejaffa]

cheers monkeynut...when that postie arrives with it in the morning I'll be on the case....will i have to remove the pedal first? and where does the other end attach to?? don't mean to sound thick, but a mechanic I ain't....it's all just one big learning curve for me!!

[monkeynut]

nope no peddle removel , just have to get under to get at it..you will see like I said it will fall into place no worries .. you pull out the old cable from the engine end the tread the new one in its place(greased up)have a good look underneith at the cable/guide first to get your bearings

[jed the spread]

make sure its the right one before you start to pull the old one through.

jed

[macthejaffa]

Phew!! It's official, I now feel like the worlds greatest mechanic! You were right monkeynut it all became clear, just dropped the spare wheel outta the way and hey presto I was in business....Me old one was hanging on by 3 threads so now its all good n I can drive relaxed! Cheers for the advice....