Re: [T3] Heater/defrost cables

["Jim Adney" <jadney@vwtype3.org>]

On 29 Mar 00, at 13:50, Brian Langhans wrote:

> Can anyone tell me where I can find the heater cables that operate the
> flap doors down by your feet in the front? They hook up to the lever
> on the drivers side. The end crimps into a "s" shaped holder that fits
> into the lever. Mine are broken right there. 73 squareback.

I bought one from VW a few years ago. Have you tried them? 

You could also cut down a rear heater cable. A rusted out beetle or 
type 3 rear cable would still be fine in its first 2 feet and would work 
exactly right here. I modified mine to put a plastic sleeve around 
the wire but inside the steel tube. Grease everything well to keep 
the rust away even when it gets wet, and the plastic sleeve keeps 
things slipping smoothly. This cable is a problem on the 73s.

-
Jim Adney
jadney@vwtype3.org
Madison, WI 53711-3054

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