accelerater cable

Post by **Flibbertigibbet** » 12 Mar 2006, 20:32

My pedal keeps sticking to the floor or not returning so I am getting a new cale and the rubber sheath bit......but I can not find the part on gfs....am i calling it by the wrong name?

Post by **Cate** » 12 Mar 2006, 20:40

Its not the rubber corrugated bit before anyone thinks it is, it is the plastic sheath/tube that the cable runs through as it goes through a double hole bracket just a few inches back from the acelerator fixing point.

Post by **Cate** » 12 Mar 2006, 21:04

Looking on ETKA it appears to be called
12 252721573 guide tube for accelerator cable / 2430X8

this is for a 1980 van, sorry don't know what date yours is Julie.

Post by **Flibbertigibbet** » 13 Mar 2006, 19:56

Mine is 1980 ...ordered from gfs who did not stock(even know what I was talking about) the part so had to ring Heathrow (headquaters) hope it comes with both bits and the all I need is someone to fit it....in the meantime I am driving a golf with an upside down gearbox which is fun at junctions

Post by **banana** » 14 Mar 2006, 11:49

I had the sticking cable bit but after a new cable it was still there and it was the accelerator pedal assembly that was jamming open. The replacement linkages are easily bought off JK and although a bit uncomfortable can be fitted quickly. Lastly I found also on my new cable that the plastic sheath shifted toward the front of the van which resulted in a similar sticking problem. Again easily fixed by puling back the sheath till it cleared the linkage movement. I put tones of grease over the linkage to avoid freeezing on as it is quite an exposed component.

Post by **Flibbertigibbet** » 14 Mar 2006, 18:50

ok new cable arrived today but the rubber sheath bit is split and this is not a part known by either just kampers or gfs......does anyone know where I can get said item ? Or if it is really needed?

Post by **banana** » 15 Mar 2006, 09:14

The rubber sheath stops moisture and dirt getting in, so could potentially avoid a frozen cable. However I dont have the rubber bit but instead inject loads of add+it service lubricant ( a bit like WD40 but lasts much much longer but with more advanced polymers stuff in) into the cable. Then put grease on the all the end bits. Mine has lasted 2 years now and no problems.