Accelerator cable tube ???

Doug Sweetman Nil Bastardo Carborundum

2,128 posts · joined Sep 2002 · 5 Nov 2003, 2:56 pm

#108446

After snapping an accelerator cable in the bug the other day, I found somthing interesting out when trying to replace it - I dont have any tube for the accelerator cable to run through after it exits the tunnel.

Is there meant to be anything here (like the clutch cable has a bourdon tube) ?

I know there is meant to be a small tube that goes through the fan housing (also didnt have that !!!).

Anyone know ?

vw54 Administrator Always Waiting 4 Friday

16,723 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 5 Nov 2003, 4:57 pm

#108468

Yes there is susposed to be a flexiable tube between the chassis and the tube that goes through the engine fan.

Most VW experts have thrown these away over the years and finding one nowdays is pretty hard.

See if you can find one at a wreckers. They help

I read it on FACEBOOK so it must be true

http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=91278&page=1#pid848630

http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=63561&page=1#pid624099

http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=4832&page=1#pid452603

http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=60650&page=1#pid574409

lugnuts Custom Title Time!

1,070 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 6 Nov 2003, 1:37 am

#108688

Funny you should ask that i just did the other day,but i had a piece of hose on mine ,and got a really good used one from our new sponser VVDS,it looks real factory,metal fittings on both ends that slip onto both pipes,goodluck.:P

vw54 Administrator Always Waiting 4 Friday

16,723 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 6 Nov 2003, 6:32 am

#108699

from our new sponser VVDS,it looks real factory,metal fittings on both ends

Yep thats the one bloody hard to find.

I read it on FACEBOOK so it must be true

http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=91278&page=1#pid848630

http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=63561&page=1#pid624099

http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=4832&page=1#pid452603

http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=60650&page=1#pid574409

Doug Sweetman Nil Bastardo Carborundum

2,128 posts · joined Sep 2002 · 6 Nov 2003, 10:04 am

#108760

Aha ! Thought it looked a bit amateur to have the throttle cable just swinging in the breeze.

Will have to try and chase one down in my 'spare time'.

Thanks gurus !

68AutoBug Beetle Restorer - Experience over 138\% - YIKES --

11,654 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 6 Nov 2003, 1:28 pm

#108807

Yes Doug,
I asked the same question a while back, It is a very heavy tube, I think heavier than the bowden clutch cable tube. why its so heavily constructed I haven't a clue.... I was just going to use a piece of hose... when luckily I found mine, in amongst My collectable rubbish.... as My Wife calls it....
cheers
Lee

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