 Where to source -- Heater Cable End Clamp, Tunnel is pinched so have to diy a solution |
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| moldygreg |
 Jan 10 2019, 10:30 PM
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Stay Golden  Group: Members Posts: 135 Joined: 13-December 12 From: Seattle Member No.: 15,253 Region Association: Pacific Northwest 
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Hi all-
After an hour of doing battle trying to install a lovely new heater cable from 914 Rubber, I discovered the tunnel must be pinched at the firewall. I can get a cable through, but not with the end crimp. Where can I source a Heater cable end clamp? And what size(s) do I need. I see bicycle cable caps, but that's not large nor robust enough. Many thanks in advance- Greg |
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| mepstein |
Jan 10 2019, 10:48 PM
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914-6 GT in waiting Group: Members Posts: 19,223 Joined: 19-September 09 From: Landenberg, PA/Wilmington, DE Member No.: 10,825 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region
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I had a similar issue so I bent the tube just a little bit to lessen the curvature. I inserted a Phillips screwdriver in the tube and gave it a little nudge. That and lubing the cable made it work. You can also trim the solid end crimp by a couple mm so it will make the curve but still have enough length to be secured.
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| moldygreg |
Jan 10 2019, 10:57 PM
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Stay Golden Group: Members Posts: 135 Joined: 13-December 12 From: Seattle Member No.: 15,253 Region Association: Pacific Northwest
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QUOTE(mepstein @ Jan 10 2019, 08:48 PM)  I had a similar issue so I bent the tube just a little bit to lessen the curvature. I inserted a Phillips screwdriver in the tube and gave it a little nudge. That and lubing the cable made it work. You can also trim the solid end crimp by a couple mm so it will make the curve but still have enough length to be secured. Thank you... I actually did that as well. Blew air and lubed it up. One side is great the driver-side is giving me fits. Might give trimming a shot as well. Still would be curious if anyone has thoughts on where to source the crimps/clamps. |
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| mepstein |
Jan 11 2019, 07:09 AM
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914-6 GT in waiting Group: Members Posts: 19,223 Joined: 19-September 09 From: Landenberg, PA/Wilmington, DE Member No.: 10,825 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region
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QUOTE(moldygreg @ Jan 10 2019, 11:57 PM) QUOTE(mepstein @ Jan 10 2019, 08:48 PM) I had a similar issue so I bent the tube just a little bit to lessen the curvature. I inserted a Phillips screwdriver in the tube and gave it a little nudge. That and lubing the cable made it work. You can also trim the solid end crimp by a couple mm so it will make the curve but still have enough length to be secured. Thank you... I actually did that as well. Blew air and lubed it up. One side is great the driver-side is giving me fits. Might give trimming a shot as well. Still would be curious if anyone has thoughts on where to source the crimps/clamps. 914 rubber has them. They make the cables in house. |
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| LowBridge |
Jan 11 2019, 10:32 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 370 Joined: 10-August 15 From: Lunenburg, MA Member No.: 19,045 Region Association: North East States |
AA also sells them...
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| dr914@autoatlanta.com |
Jan 11 2019, 10:49 AM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 7,811 Joined: 3-January 07 From: atlanta georgia Member No.: 7,418 Region Association: None |
yes yes, go through the back access plate under the center tray and just put a bit of pressure with a bit screwdriver at the worst place of the bend. Also lube the tube with spray grease
QUOTE(mepstein @ Jan 10 2019, 09:48 PM) I had a similar issue so I bent the tube just a little bit to lessen the curvature. I inserted a Phillips screwdriver in the tube and gave it a little nudge. That and lubing the cable made it work. You can also trim the solid end crimp by a couple mm so it will make the curve but still have enough length to be secured. |
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| bbrock |
Jan 11 2019, 11:02 AM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,269 Joined: 17-February 17 From: Montana Member No.: 20,845 Region Association: Rocky Mountains
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In addition to what has been suggested, I picked up a set of wire tubing brushes at HF for a few bucks and use them to clean and smooth the insides of the cable tubes, then spray them with lubricant/rust protection before installing new cables. My car was probably a worst case but I've been amazed how much crap comes out of those tubes.
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