So I finally got my heat back on the car last night, but I'm unclear how to connect the little mechanical cable to the flapper valve.

It looks like a barrel bolt or something is missing? Where can I get the correct fastener -- is something available at the hardware store?

Thanks!
Rich

A barrel bolt which I don't think you'll find at the hardware store.
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Wow! $10 at Pelican...

Jim
Is that bold threaded at one end to accept a screw, which presses against the cable end?

Trying to envsion how it works.

thx
Rich

the cable goes through the hole in the middle and the screw (missing in pic) goes in from the end. similar to the throttle cable (maybe same part)

That's what i figured.

Anyone have an extra one???

You can get them at the car parts store (Advance, AutoZone). I believe that they were in a box of 4 and labeled as accelerator cable connector (not sure why you would need four of them)

Brian

Common VW part also, you'll see them for much less at VW suppliers - both barrel nut & screw, or at the usual sources SMC, AA, GPR?, PP/Automotion, TC'sGarage, & yes Peli - as well as on TheSamba, evil-bay, etc.

$10 as a "Porsche" part vs. something like $2 for the "VW" part - nut/screw - or whatever $'s at FLAPS

Going to try NAPA on the way home. Wish me luck

Autozone has about 2-3 sizes in a bag for a few $'s.

I got the variety pack at napa. I had to drill out the center hole to 13/32, after which it fit perfectly.

i think the pack cost $3 with tax.