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TVR Parts won't have a cable that comes even close...Their one is for a Griff...You have to keep the outer cable with the small nut and large crushed thread and large nut and ONLY send the inner cable off to someone like "Not-so-speedy-cables" and make sure they match it for length...And that they put the shackle on the throttle body end...Don't lose the pin.
After you have pulled the new cable carefully through the outer cable fit at the throttle body first ...You want the large nut at its earliest point of travel on the thread...Carefully guide the cable end through the bulkhead...Be careful not to disturb the cable end...It should have a blob of solder on it really...
Push the cable through the bulkhead and through pedal opening at the top of the pedal...You don't need the clip...Fit a good chocolate block, Not the small ones.. to the cable end once you have you can pull the cable taught not tight and screw down the two chocolate block screws...You can then adjust at the throttle body via the big nut.....Enjoy.
After you have pulled the new cable carefully through the outer cable fit at the throttle body first ...You want the large nut at its earliest point of travel on the thread...Carefully guide the cable end through the bulkhead...Be careful not to disturb the cable end...It should have a blob of solder on it really...
Push the cable through the bulkhead and through pedal opening at the top of the pedal...You don't need the clip...Fit a good chocolate block, Not the small ones.. to the cable end once you have you can pull the cable taught not tight and screw down the two chocolate block screws...You can then adjust at the throttle body via the big nut.....Enjoy.
Edited by mrzigazaga on Friday 6th May 09:12
I too suffered from a broken throttle cable recently on my 350i.
Spoke to Neil at ML performance who informed me that depending on the age of the car there are two possibilities - one available off the shelf replacement and the other a remake of the cable. Mine of course was a cable remake. I sent it to Neil who then got it remade and posted back which took about a week at a cost of about £65. Not cheap but at least its the real McCoy and not a lash up!
Hope this helps
Spoke to Neil at ML performance who informed me that depending on the age of the car there are two possibilities - one available off the shelf replacement and the other a remake of the cable. Mine of course was a cable remake. I sent it to Neil who then got it remade and posted back which took about a week at a cost of about £65. Not cheap but at least its the real McCoy and not a lash up!
Hope this helps
RubbishFettler said:
I just got a replacement from TVR parts which is the correct one for my 350i. However, bear in mind they will say they have it in stock but they have to order one to get it in. It took 4 weeks to get mine, after a few phone calls and not a straight tale to be had.
That could almost be reassuring ...Was that for the inner and outer cable with fittings?...Cheers
Ziga
you have saved £55. You can go done to the pub have a pint and pat yourself on the back and Had a bit of help yesterday .By a young chap who works at a local garage.Took off cable.He then tells me to go to a place that will make me a new one .Not as easy as that .3 week wait .And don't have the right ends .lol.came home undid frayed end cable not stuck .We think the throttle stop jammed on a loose jubile clip after valley gasket fitted.So it. All working ok .Justneedto sell the old girl ...Mike. X . 2 .350i
Hi Ziga
Yes it was for a complete cable with all fittings, fitted perfectly.It is reassuring you can get them, I was merely alerting the time scale so people are not caught out. I made my previous cable from an emergency kit, which did the job, but things are smoother with the correct one.
Yes it was for a complete cable with all fittings, fitted perfectly.It is reassuring you can get them, I was merely alerting the time scale so people are not caught out. I made my previous cable from an emergency kit, which did the job, but things are smoother with the correct one.
RubbishFettler said:
Hi Ziga
Yes it was for a complete cable with all fittings, fitted perfectly.It is reassuring you can get them, I was merely alerting the time scale so people are not caught out. I made my previous cable from an emergency kit, which did the job, but things are smoother with the correct one.
Maybe there is light at the end of the tunnel... Yes it was for a complete cable with all fittings, fitted perfectly.It is reassuring you can get them, I was merely alerting the time scale so people are not caught out. I made my previous cable from an emergency kit, which did the job, but things are smoother with the correct one.
KKson said:
Throttle cable ordered Sunday. TVR parts sent a credit to reduce postage from £7.50 down to £1.50 Monday and cable arrived today Wednesday which looks to be the right item.
Boom - hats off to TVR Parts.
Superb!....I will continue to recommend them...I did email them to address people's concerns...One would like to think it got through...Either way its good news...Boom - hats off to TVR Parts.
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