Accelerator Cable Fitting
Discussion
It had to break down eventually: my accelerator cable snapped on the way home on Friday. Following the advice of the bible, I had a connector block with me (thanks steve) and got home OK. So far so good...
I've now got the replacement cable sitting in the boot, and had a go at seeing how I'd fit it last night. The engine end's in a bit of a tight spot, isn't it? Damned if I can get a spanner in to losen the adjuster bit. It looks as though I can remove the entire bracket that holds it, though. Seems like this is held on with only 3 bolts, which I can probably get off with a socket set. This would also make the split-pin on the end of the cable itself a doddle, and just seems too tempting to pass up.
So:
1) Is this a Bad Idea, and if so why?
2) Is there a better way? The only other options I've come up with myself would involve extra-strong fingers or removal of the metal grille.
I've now got the replacement cable sitting in the boot, and had a go at seeing how I'd fit it last night. The engine end's in a bit of a tight spot, isn't it? Damned if I can get a spanner in to losen the adjuster bit. It looks as though I can remove the entire bracket that holds it, though. Seems like this is held on with only 3 bolts, which I can probably get off with a socket set. This would also make the split-pin on the end of the cable itself a doddle, and just seems too tempting to pass up.
So:
1) Is this a Bad Idea, and if so why?
2) Is there a better way? The only other options I've come up with myself would involve extra-strong fingers or removal of the metal grille.
Thanks. I'm going to try the bracket removal option - but it's good to have a backup plan. I must say, I hadn't really considered having any trouble at the pedal end: it looked rather as though I'd either be able to squeeze the cable through the slot in the accelerator tube or I'd be stuffed. Sort of passfail rather than easyhard 
I'll let you know how I get on.
I'll let you know how I get on.
Thanks all. Cable now fitted. Removal of the bracket is fairly simple, with no cuts, bruises or fatalities (including the car). However, there are four bolts, and the top nearside one had it's lip firmly wedged behind the rubber hose.
The peddal end was the real trouble, as predicted. It should have been simple, but some muppet had closed the slot through which the cable is inserted. Result? I, too, had to remove the pedal and take a screwdriver to it to re-open the slot.
Total time: about 3.5 hrs.
Anger: minimal.
Frustration: average.
Sense of triumph: good.
The peddal end was the real trouble, as predicted. It should have been simple, but some muppet had closed the slot through which the cable is inserted. Result? I, too, had to remove the pedal and take a screwdriver to it to re-open the slot.
Total time: about 3.5 hrs.
Anger: minimal.
Frustration: average.
Sense of triumph: good.
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