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 Artisam
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| posted on December 31st, 2013 at 09:47 AM |
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Accelerator cable broken - stranded Maroochydore
Having just dropped my partner off at work and clad only in pyjamas I was horrified when, as about to pull away, the gas pedal of my 72 beetle fell
limply to the floor.
After a quick inspection I have established that the cable is still attached at both ends but moves freely when pulled.
Both my mechanical knowledge and my funds are not as plentiful as I would like and I must transport my partner to and from appointments from 3pm, with
this in mind if anybody has any suggestions I would be incredibly interested to hear them.
Cheers
Sam
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Craig Torrens
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| posted on December 31st, 2013 at 09:51 AM |
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Replace the cable........takes about 10mins to do. 
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Increase the idle on the motor to 2500rpm by turning the idle screw and just drive it like that to get you out of trouble 
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Artisam
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| posted on December 31st, 2013 at 10:14 AM |
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I have called around to source a cable with no joy. Matt up at lake McDonald may have one, but unfortunatly I have no way of getting it. I am
concerned that even increasing the idle may be beyond my limited ability but desperate times.. I will certainly give it a go, thanks.
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| posted on December 31st, 2013 at 10:15 AM |
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There was a mechanic at Budrim but he has closed down, the only other place you will get a cable today is at Brown autobahn at Nambour, he is oposite
the state school heading north out off town.
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Artisam
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| posted on December 31st, 2013 at 10:25 AM |
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Dropped them a line, left a message. Possibly on holiday. Thanks. I will tying to exhaust all options before opening the deck lid to delay the
resulting catastrophe.
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Craig Torrens
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| posted on December 31st, 2013 at 11:16 AM |
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A New Year resolution for yourself.........learn basic mechanical skills, especially when you're driving an older vehicle
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Artisam
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| posted on December 31st, 2013 at 11:29 AM |
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Thanks, I think this might force me to, have just had a very helpful conversation and have been given simple instructions regarding the reconnection
of my two peices of cable, I am yet to see the damage. About to attempt removal of the tube surrounding the cable, sounds easy enough :/
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| posted on December 31st, 2013 at 01:16 PM |
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It is always a good idea to carry a spare clutch and accelerator cable in the car for such events.
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Artisam
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| posted on December 31st, 2013 at 02:45 PM |
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That sounds like a very very good idea. The cable has now been sufficiently bodged and I am back on the road, for now. Thanks for all your help, I was
worried I would have to resort to a peice of string through the window for a second.
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| posted on December 31st, 2013 at 08:32 PM |
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If Matt can't help you I will have one I think and am in Cooroy. PM me if interested.
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beetleboyjeff
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| posted on December 31st, 2013 at 10:21 PM |
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| Quote: | Originally
posted by Artisam
I was worried I would have to resort to a peice of string through the window for a second.
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I have done that before - works surprisingly well.
From your ole' mate Jeff
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