"Sobol, Perry" wrote:
> Tiger Fans,
>
> The cable I bought does not look like the one it is replacing.
>
> After disconnecting the old cable the only part that was left was a 1inch
> round fitting with what looks like a screw hole in the center still stuck in
> the transmission.
>
> The tranny is a HEH CF in a MKII.
>
> Thanks in advance for any help.
Perry,
Although I am not sure what a "linch round" fitting is, there is a flat steel
piece that could be described as a Large Hole, that fits around the speedo
cable housing, and a smaller hole that is used to clamp this cable holder to
the transmission. It's proper position is ON the cable, such that the cable
housing is sandwiched between this clamp and the transmission. The other hole
is used to bolt it to the threaded hole in the transmission. This can be
reached through an access panel on the transmission cover, under the floor
mats. It is a little tricky putting it on, because of limited space for things
like fingers and wrenches.
Since your clamp is apparently already off your cable, there is a neat trick
you can use that will make life simpler for you. That clamp can be cut through
the center of the large hole, leaving a "C" shaped section, with a tail having
the bolt hole. This can more easily be put on the assembled cable and
tightened down.
It might look something like this: o( (connect the edges)
An even neater trick, which requires a little pre-thought, is to cut that
section out of the clamp at an angle. The clamp is positioned on the
transmission, with the slotted hole totally above the cable entry, and held
lightly in place by the holding screw. This can be done either when the tranny
is outside the car, or in place.
The cable is firmly inserted and seated, then the holding screw is loosened,
allowing the clamp to fall down into the groove in the cable. The holding
screw is tightened, and your done. To remove the cable, loosen the screw,
wiggle the cable then flip the cut end up and tighten the holder. Cable comes
out, and the holder is ready for re-insertion.
Neat, Huh? Only trick is to position the holder on the tranny, with the cable
out, and move it up till a diameter cut will clear the cable entry. Mark the
particular half-cut you need to make, at this angle, then remove it and cut it
at the proper angle.
Hope this helps.
Apparently someone replace yours with the clamp off the cable.
Steve
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