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June 10, 2015, 05:59:06 pm

CrazyAndy

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Mk1 AAZ swap; accelerator cable too short
« on: June 10, 2015, 05:59:06 pm »
I've swapped an AAZ into a Mk1 which was previously 1/6 NA.  The throttle cable sheathe is too short, and the pulls out of the firewall.  Is there a recommended alternative to the original 1.6 cable?




Reply #1June 10, 2015, 11:52:08 pm

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Re: Mk1 AAZ swap; accelerator cable too short
« Reply #1 on: June 10, 2015, 11:52:08 pm »
You cannot adjust it out? Odd, Travis did the same swap with no issue IIRC

Reply #2June 11, 2015, 06:49:42 pm

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Re: Mk1 AAZ swap; accelerator cable too short
« Reply #2 on: June 11, 2015, 06:49:42 pm »
I agree, and I wish I knew myself; It just isn't long enough to go around the engine, even with adjusting it out.  Are AAZ cables Mk1 friendly, or should I try a 1.6TD Mk2 cable?


Reply #3June 12, 2015, 08:58:51 am

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Re: Mk1 AAZ swap; accelerator cable too short
« Reply #3 on: June 12, 2015, 08:58:51 am »
I am just thinking logically and not that I have done it, but the aaz is only about 5/8 to 3/4 of an inch taller. That cable should work, maybe a little tighter, but not that much, other than the height all is the same proportions.

Reply #4June 12, 2015, 10:09:08 am

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Re: Mk1 AAZ swap; accelerator cable too short
« Reply #4 on: June 12, 2015, 10:09:08 am »
i didn't have any issues with mine, mine has a really odd throttle arm though.
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Reply #5June 12, 2015, 10:15:52 am

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Re: Mk1 AAZ swap; accelerator cable too short
« Reply #5 on: June 12, 2015, 10:15:52 am »
But the sheath length on mine is definitely not an issue.
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