Topic: bummer...my throttle cable broke a long way from home

[bggann]

Back in my old VW mechanic days, I carried a short peice of copper tube - just big enough to fit over the cable.  Slide it in and "crimp" it with pliers.  Works quite well for breaks not right at the ball.  Combine it with the repair clamps and you have both fixes.

[Shenanigans]

A list of "Jerry rig tricks on the road" thread would be interesting.

Heres a few from a friend and fellow member Grohidighast when his clutch cable broke a state and a half away from home.


Hard way.



Slighty less hard way. Foot clutch.