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Lotus Europa Forums => Garage => Topic started by: TurboFource on Thursday,March 02, 2023, 04:19:27 AM
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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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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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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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Decided to order from RD Enterprises ....
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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.
Dakazman
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Just ordered it today...
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D'man .... Clutch cable ...
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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.
Dakazman
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I have it thankfully
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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...;))