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(Message started by: Mike H on Apr 19^th, 2010, 11:44am)

Title: Another numptie newbie question (sorry)
Post by Mike H on Apr 19^th, 2010, 11:44am

Is it OK to oil the throttle cable?

I only ask cos depends whether it's got a plastic inner sleeve, as sometimes you're not supposed to oil those

Title: Re: Another numptie newbie question (sorry)
Post by scorpio_man on Apr 19^th, 2010, 1:12pm

hi there

don't think it will harm the cable in any way, if that's what you're asking.

are you wanting to do it for a reason? if you're throttle is sticking a little, try cleaning the throttle.

see modifying the throttle body.

hth

Title: Re: Another numptie newbie question (sorry)
Post by Mike H on Apr 19^th, 2010, 5:36pm

No just think some lube might be a good idea.

Title: Re: Another numptie newbie question (sorry)
Post by Tons_of_fun on Apr 19^th, 2010, 5:55pm

Cant see any problems with that Mike....Well with lubing the cable anyway !!!!! :-)

Title: Re: Another numptie newbie question (sorry)
Post by Tompion on Apr 19^th, 2010, 6:09pm

on 04/19/10 at 11:44:54, Mike H wrote:

Is it OK to oil the throttle cable?

I only ask cos depends whether it's got a plastic inner sleeve, as sometimes you're not supposed to oil those

It is correct that oiling a plastic lined cable can cause the sleeve to wear.
On tight bends the oiled wire can cut through the sleeve and jamb in the cut.
Whether or not that applies to all plastic lined cables or the Scorpio cable I don't know, but if it's not playing up I'd leave it alone.

Title: Re: Another numptie newbie question (sorry)
Post by Mike H on Apr 20^th, 2010, 12:58pm

To be honest problee could do with a new one, could still be the original!

Cos they do end up permanently bent don't they? And start dragging ~ if my experience with motorcycle cables is anything to go by the only real cure is replace it, doesn't half make a difference, even if you think it shouldn't much

Appendix
And on the 16V there's a good old 180 degrees bend at the front end

Title: Re: Another numptie newbie question (sorry)
Post by Mike H on Apr 20^th, 2010, 6:45pm

Has anyone actually swapped a throttle cable? Presumably remove trim off underside of dashboard, and unhook from top of pedal?

Title: Re: Another numptie newbie question (sorry)
Post by Mike H on Apr 21^st, 2010, 11:46am

Apparently can't get new ones any more!! http://livinginthepast-audioweb.co.uk/images/misc/blink.gif

Title: Re: Another numptie newbie question (sorry)
Post by Highlander on Apr 21^st, 2010, 11:52am

Yep, fairly simple to swap, is it definitely broken??

Title: Re: Another numptie newbie question (sorry)
Post by Mike H on Apr 21^st, 2010, 3:01pm

Nothing as drastic as that, just a bit "stiff", like it's dragging somewhere. A bit.