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Clutch cable alternatives
« on: Thursday,March 02, 2023, 04:19:27 AM »
Available clutch cables seem rather pricey....has anyone used one from something else?
Seems I read about using a VW one somewhere? I think that was for the inner cable...I
think my outer cable is shot too....
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Re: Clutch cable alternatives
« Reply #1 on: Thursday,March 02, 2023, 12:38:29 PM »
Available clutch cables seem rather pricey....has anyone used one from something else?
Seems I read about using a VW one somewhere? I think that was for the inner cable...I
think my outer cable is shot too....

Just my $.03...a new cable is plastic sheathed and teflon lined...and last time I bought one, was only $129 and fits just fine (without fettlling, I mean to say).  Even though the P/N is a 74 series,  that cable works for both S2 and later versions. 

I know....it's the bits and bobs that kill us on these resurrection projects, but in this case, it's a one and done solution that works.

Again, just my $.03.
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Re: Clutch cable alternatives
« Reply #2 on: Thursday,March 02, 2023, 03:57:32 PM »
You can get bulk, lined, outer housing from some truck and motorcycle shops.  You can modify a VW Type 2 clutch cable but that will require some silver soldering.

Cable lengths vary from LHD and RHD.

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Re: Clutch cable alternatives
« Reply #3 on: Monday,March 06, 2023, 12:46:36 PM »
Decided to order from RD Enterprises ....
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Re: Clutch cable alternatives
« Reply #4 on: Monday,March 06, 2023, 02:44:16 PM »
   Turbo,
      I used the VW cable but did not chime in because my clutch is stuck. Did the cable come with both end connectors? I had to make a barrel connector for the clutch end. 
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Re: Clutch cable alternatives
« Reply #5 on: Monday,March 06, 2023, 03:42:44 PM »
Just ordered it today...
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Re: Clutch cable alternatives
« Reply #6 on: Wednesday,March 08, 2023, 05:03:05 AM »
D'man .... Clutch cable ...
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Re: Clutch cable alternatives
« Reply #7 on: Wednesday,March 08, 2023, 04:45:58 PM »
  That’s probably a perfect fit, however it lacks the toggle that sits in the release bearing arm . It’s okay if you have it but I didn’t.  I made one from a bolt. 
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Re: Clutch cable alternatives
« Reply #8 on: Wednesday,March 08, 2023, 06:13:43 PM »
I have it thankfully
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Re: Clutch cable alternatives
« Reply #9 on: Wednesday,March 08, 2023, 08:02:24 PM »
I have it thankfully

if you didn't, I have a couple extras from all the Europas I've pulled apart in the last 15 years (doing my best to cull the herd to make the remaining more valuable...;))
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