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jimmyson
12th March 2014, 20:52
changing my 8v to a 16 valve engine
just wondering if I can yous the existing accelerator cable or are they different

cheers
keith
MartinObviously
12th March 2014, 21:08
Yes you can use the existing cable iirc, you will need to alter it by moving the adjustable pin so that you get the correct pedal travel. otherwise the throttle won't shut OR you won't get full open throttle.
Gandi699
12th March 2014, 21:15
I thought you needed a new cable or some cable length and ends cut to size?


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MartinObviously
12th March 2014, 21:41
What we need, is a list of RHD cable lengths... lol

then we'd know for sure!
ryza
12th March 2014, 21:58
Use a gear cable from a pushbike, very easy and works :)
Gandi699
12th March 2014, 22:28
Martin, what's this pin that needs moving? Do you mean the round cylinder on the cable that fits into the throttle body itself?
And year mountain bike gear cable is a darn sight cheaper than oem!


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dan-sport
12th March 2014, 22:32
16v cables are longer, when I did my conversion I tried to use the 8v cable but it was too short. Hope this helps

Dan
stevo67
12th March 2014, 23:11
I heard that the 1.5d saxo cable works.
Ali123
12th March 2014, 23:11
as above, 8v cable is too short,bike gear cable from halfords for 1.99, works a freaking treat!
jimmyson
13th March 2014, 18:26
cheers guys I will see how much a new one is and if its to deer i'll go down to Halfords .............
MartinObviously
13th March 2014, 18:53
Martin, what's this pin that needs moving? Do you mean the round cylinder on the cable that fits into the throttle body itself?
And year mountain bike gear cable is a darn sight cheaper than oem!


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It's like a serrated plastic sleeve, so you can adjust where the cable sits.
Gandi699
13th March 2014, 19:13
Hmm got a picture?


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MartinObviously
14th March 2014, 18:26
Hmm got a picture?


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I do for my diesel!

The petrol models have it as well though.

https://www.dropbox.com/s/gbu9mnmkzxbjj8t/Screenshot_2014-03-14-18-26-43.png

hmm that failed...

https://www.dropbox.com/s/gbu9mnmkzxbjj8t/Screenshot_2014-03-14-18-26-43.png
jimmyson
14th March 2014, 21:25
cheers guys .......I got one ordered today only £25 so not worth the hassle......
blackie_2k5
14th March 2014, 23:12
cheers guys .......I got one ordered today only £25 so not worth the hassle......

:fcuk:

universal cable is the same as they all sell you for a replacement..theyre about £11!