Zep 0 #1 September 28, 2010 This morning, Started the car drove off went to change to second and the gear stick went all floppy, a cable link snapped, after muttering few expletives I jacked up the car and started to remove the cable which was no easy task, drop the exhaust as the cat heat shield blocked access to the nuts holding the gear stick housing, fabricate a tool to remove a circlip that was nearly impossible to access, four hours latter I have the cable in my hand. Phoned the dealer to order a new one and he asked If I had a plastic or leather gear knob, whats that got to do with it I said I need the cable, I'm shure you do he said, with a cash register jingle tone of voice, you can't buy just the cable you have to buy the complete assembly gear stick and knob included, a steal at just €350.00 + taxes A less than 5 euro cable jacked up to 350 + Gone fishing Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
theonlyski 8 #2 September 28, 2010 Quote This morning, Started the car drove off went to change to second and the gear stick went all floppy, a cable link snapped, after muttering few expletives I jacked up the car and started to remove the cable which was no easy task, drop the exhaust as the cat heat shield blocked access to the nuts holding the gear stick housing, fabricate a tool to remove a circlip that was nearly impossible to access, four hours latter I have the cable in my hand. Phoned the dealer to order a new one and he asked If I had a plastic or leather gear knob, whats that got to do with it I said I need the cable, I'm shure you do he said, with a cash register jingle tone of voice, you can't buy just the cable you have to buy the complete assembly gear stick and knob included, a steal at just €350.00 + taxes A less than 5 euro cable jacked up to 350 + Thats about $475 US... Fuck that noise, thats why I'm glad we have junk yards."I may be a dirty pirate hooker...but I'm not about to go stand on the corner." iluvtofly DPH -7, TDS 578, Muff 5153, SCR 14890 I'm an asshole, and I approve this message Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
turtlespeed 226 #3 September 28, 2010 Quote This morning, Started the car drove off went to change to second and the gear stick went all floppy, a cable link snapped, after muttering few expletives I jacked up the car and started to remove the cable which was no easy task, drop the exhaust as the cat heat shield blocked access to the nuts holding the gear stick housing, fabricate a tool to remove a circlip that was nearly impossible to access, four hours latter I have the cable in my hand. Phoned the dealer to order a new one and he asked If I had a plastic or leather gear knob, whats that got to do with it I said I need the cable, I'm shure you do he said, with a cash register jingle tone of voice, you can't buy just the cable you have to buy the complete assembly gear stick and knob included, a steal at just €350.00 + taxes A less than 5 euro cable jacked up to 350 + Make your own.I'm not usually into the whole 3-way thing, but you got me a little excited with that. - Skymama BTR #1 / OTB^5 Official #2 / Hellfish #408 / VSCR #108/Tortuga/Orfun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtwardo 7 #4 September 28, 2010 Duct tape... ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
theonlyski 8 #5 September 28, 2010 QuoteDuct tape... & 550 cord."I may be a dirty pirate hooker...but I'm not about to go stand on the corner." iluvtofly DPH -7, TDS 578, Muff 5153, SCR 14890 I'm an asshole, and I approve this message Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
D22369 0 #6 September 28, 2010 call around to your local motorcycle repair shops, I had a new cable made on my chevy by taking the housing and ends of the cable, if they have a swager and a spool of cable its an easy fix, cant recall what it cost but since I was really poor at the time I am pretty sure it was less than 50$ - of course this assumes you have swaged ends... good luck Roy edit: you may also be able to purchase the swager and cable from a hardware storeThey say I suffer from insanity.... But I actually enjoy it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wmw999 2,534 #7 September 28, 2010 Someone who makes ripcords can usually swage ends. Also, I used a set screw to create a swaged end on a cable for my accelerator once. Of course, that didn't last long because it wasn't smooth enough, and the accelerator kept sticking , but I made it home. Wendy P. There is nothing more dangerous than breaking a basic safety rule and getting away with it. It removes fear of the consequences and builds false confidence. (tbrown) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
theonlyski 8 #8 September 28, 2010 Quote Someone who makes ripcords can usually swage ends. Also, I used a set screw to create a swaged end on a cable for my accelerator once. Of course, that didn't last long because it wasn't smooth enough, and the accelerator kept sticking , but I made it home. Wendy P. You coulda told Toyota that and saved them some money."I may be a dirty pirate hooker...but I'm not about to go stand on the corner." iluvtofly DPH -7, TDS 578, Muff 5153, SCR 14890 I'm an asshole, and I approve this message Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zep 0 #9 September 28, 2010 Tomorrow I'll have more time and look into seeing if it's viable to reuse the the cable ends. I have some stainless steel braided cable that is about the same size. the cable is crimped in a steel tube that I'll have to drill out in the lathe, one problem is I don't have a Hydraulic crimper. Gone fishing Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
turtlespeed 226 #10 September 28, 2010 Quote Tomorrow I'll have more time and look into seeing if it's viable to reuse the the cable ends. I have some stainless steel braided cable that is about the same size. the cable is crimped in a steel tube that I'll have to drill out in the lathe, one problem is I don't have a Hydraulic crimper. Bigger Hammer I'm not usually into the whole 3-way thing, but you got me a little excited with that. - Skymama BTR #1 / OTB^5 Official #2 / Hellfish #408 / VSCR #108/Tortuga/Orfun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wmw999 2,534 #11 September 28, 2010 Quote I don't have a Hydraulic crimper Sounds like you need a new tool. What a terrible problem Wendy P.There is nothing more dangerous than breaking a basic safety rule and getting away with it. It removes fear of the consequences and builds false confidence. (tbrown) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
theonlyski 8 #12 September 28, 2010 Quote Quote Tomorrow I'll have more time and look into seeing if it's viable to reuse the the cable ends. I have some stainless steel braided cable that is about the same size. the cable is crimped in a steel tube that I'll have to drill out in the lathe, one problem is I don't have a Hydraulic crimper. Bigger Hammer BFH: right tool for the job! Ya know, depending on your surroundings, a hydraulic floor jack can be set in a manner that makes it a huge press."I may be a dirty pirate hooker...but I'm not about to go stand on the corner." iluvtofly DPH -7, TDS 578, Muff 5153, SCR 14890 I'm an asshole, and I approve this message Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mutumbo 0 #13 September 29, 2010 Quote Quote Tomorrow I'll have more time and look into seeing if it's viable to reuse the the cable ends. I have some stainless steel braided cable that is about the same size. the cable is crimped in a steel tube that I'll have to drill out in the lathe, one problem is I don't have a Hydraulic crimper. Bigger Hammer and we have a winner! spoken like a true mechanic. Thanatos340(on landing rounds)-- Landing procedure: Hand all the way up, Feet and Knees Together and PLF soon as you get bitch slapped by a planet. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
normiss 851 #14 September 29, 2010 If it won't go, force it. If it breaks, it needed replacing anyway. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
theonlyski 8 #15 September 29, 2010 QuoteIf it won't go, force it. If it breaks, it needed replacing anyway. Duct tape and WD-40. If it moves and it shouldn't, duct tape. If it doesn't move and it should, WD-40. The rest is just fancy shit."I may be a dirty pirate hooker...but I'm not about to go stand on the corner." iluvtofly DPH -7, TDS 578, Muff 5153, SCR 14890 I'm an asshole, and I approve this message Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BillyVance 34 #16 September 29, 2010 Quote If it won't go, force it. If it breaks, it needed replacing anyway. Yeah, like those tire bolts I snapped off trying to force the tire iron to turn the nuts by standing on it? Little fuckers were like $12 each. "Mediocre people don't like high achievers, and high achievers don't like mediocre people." - SIX TIME National Champion coach Nick Saban Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
normiss 851 #17 September 29, 2010 You have bolt on tires???? How old is your car??? anti-seize compound was made for some good reasons. this is one of them. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
theonlyski 8 #18 September 29, 2010 Quote Quote If it won't go, force it. If it breaks, it needed replacing anyway. Yeah, like those tire bolts I snapped off trying to force the tire iron to turn the nuts by standing on it? Little fuckers were like $12 each. I thought we already had a person who stands on nuts on DZ."I may be a dirty pirate hooker...but I'm not about to go stand on the corner." iluvtofly DPH -7, TDS 578, Muff 5153, SCR 14890 I'm an asshole, and I approve this message Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
d_squared431 0 #19 September 29, 2010 Quote Quote Quote If it won't go, force it. If it breaks, it needed replacing anyway. Yeah, like those tire bolts I snapped off trying to force the tire iron to turn the nuts by standing on it? Little fuckers were like $12 each. I thought we already had a person who stands on nuts on DZ. Who might that be?TPM Sister#130ONTIG#1 I love vodka.I love vodka cause it rhymes with Tuaca~LisaH You having a clean thought is like billyvance having a clean post.iluvtofly Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BillyVance 34 #20 September 29, 2010 Quote You have bolt on tires???? How old is your car??? anti-seize compound was made for some good reasons. this is one of them. I dunno why the T-bolts in question got stuck. I suspect the shop over-torqued them when doing the tire rotations or something. I needed to take the tire off so I could pull out some fucking nail and plug it and the nuts wouldn't budge. Didn't know there was anti-seize stuff. What's it called?"Mediocre people don't like high achievers, and high achievers don't like mediocre people." - SIX TIME National Champion coach Nick Saban Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DeNReN 0 #21 September 29, 2010 Quote Didn't know there was anti-seize stuff. What's it called? anti-seize http://www.permatex.com/products/Automotive/lubricants/specialty_lubricants/Permatex_Anti-Seize_Lubricant_a.htm Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
theonlyski 8 #22 September 29, 2010 Quote Quote Didn't know there was anti-seize stuff. What's it called? anti-seize http://www.permatex.com/products/Automotive/lubricants/specialty_lubricants/Permatex_Anti-Seize_Lubricant_a.htm You want the LOCTITE."I may be a dirty pirate hooker...but I'm not about to go stand on the corner." iluvtofly DPH -7, TDS 578, Muff 5153, SCR 14890 I'm an asshole, and I approve this message Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nutz 0 #23 September 29, 2010 Quote Quote Didn't know there was anti-seize stuff. What's it called? anti-seize http://www.permatex.com/products/Automotive/lubricants/specialty_lubricants/Permatex_Anti-Seize_Lubricant_a.htm That is fucking funny! "Don't! Get! Eliminated!" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
normiss 851 #24 September 29, 2010 Personally, I would never put locktite on lug nuts. It would not fight corrosion at all for that matter. You want to prevent galling, not lock them on. This ain't Nascar! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
millertime24 8 #25 September 29, 2010 QuoteDidn't know there was anti-seize stuff. What's it called? PB Blast. To the OP: Do you have an auto parts store near you? Usually you can get individual parts that you need without having to buy the entire assembly. There's a reason they call it the "stealership".Muff #5048 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
