Throttle cable

[Nevin]

I'm sure there are threads about this somewhere but I can't find them. About 5 minutes after picking up my first TVR tonight (a 96 Chim) the fecking throttle cable went and the car coasted to a halt on the A10. Just one of those things I suppose, but will need to sort it tomorrow. Anyone know what throttle cables the Chim uses? Ford Escort or something?

[GAZ_3884]

Had the same problem 24 hours after picking mine up! Here's the thread:

www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?f=8&h=&t=36171

The cable is TVR-specific but a Land Rover cable is just slightly longer and can be routed differently (apparently). I had to ring around TVR specialists to find one because they were on back order, but TMS had one and shipped it overnight. After that you can fit it yourself with the help of the bible, or do what I did and have a mobile mechanic/AA/RAC come and do it for you. If you have the proper cover, AA/RAC would be better.

Good luck!

Gaz

[GAZ_3884]

By the way, in case you're confused, I used to be garethsm

[Nevin]

Well, I've worked out what the problem is, the nipple securing the cable has come off and was lying in the driver's footwell. However, it is almost impossible to get in there to stick it back on, especially I am 6ft 3 and no lightweight. Will try again after lunch though.

[sagalout]

Happiness is a tight nipple....

[GAZ_3884]

If you look at the thread link i posted, someone on there mentions that the AA use a crimp-on nipple to secure the cable. As long as the cable isn't actually broken, you could probably get them out to do it for you in a matter of minutes. Alternatively they might just send you a kit to do it yourself.

By the way, I'm also 6'3" and found myself stuck awkwardly in the footwell on a few occasions!

[Nevin]

Well, got the AA out in the end and they just put a new cable on in the end and a new nipple. Car is now sorted and I am being scared by the acceleration.

Looking forward to it breaking down on the trip from London to Edinburgh tomorrow though

[Big Al.]

Wishing you a safe journey.

[CraigAlsop]

Nevin said:Looking forward to it breaking down on the trip from London to Edinburgh tomorrow though

You coming up for GT races at Knockhill?

[Nevin]

No Craig, was up for a week in Mull. 1200 trouble free miles, apart from the bloody rain.