Replacing clutch and accelerator cables, Any tips, tricks? Options

[bigkensteele]

These are "while I'm in there" tasks. Both of my cables are intact and were functioning when my car went up on stands. I have new Terry Cable units for both clutch and throttle.

I have done searches on both and have a general idea of what to expect, but I do have a couple of questions.

- Is it advantageous to do one or the other first?

- I know that the clutch cable runs through a solid tube all the way up to the pedal assemble. What about the throttle cable? I have read that it can get wrapped around the clutch cable, and I can't imagine how that would happen if it had a solid tube.

- I have read mixed opinions on using a fish string. I typically use weed-eater string for running wires and such. Would it make the job easier to tape some to the end of the old cables when I pull them out?

Thanks,
Ken

[GeorgeRud]

The cables don't run through a tube the entire way, so they can get intertwined. I would use a piece of string taped to the cable you are removing to prevent that from happening. Be sure to keep the old cables in the car in case of an emergency. You won't break one, but may be able to help another teener!