So at 1:00 am this morning, I'm leaving work, hop in the little red teener, put it in reverse, and snap the clutch cable. I hear it's not un-common. Still drove it home...no traffic at all, and only had to stop once for a red light.
So I'm wondering:
1. What's the best cable to get, and where?
2. It seems an awful big coincidence that this happens the day after I install a new shift lever assembly (thanks again for the help Mueller! )
Is it possible that removing and replacing a shift assembly would affect the clutch cable? I looked at the tube while the shifter was out, and it wasn't bent or otherwise distressed. I installed the new assembly, and adjusted it per the trusty Haynes manual, and it shifted great, until the snap.
3. I've read what the manual says about replacing and adjusting a clutch cable, is there any other advice for a first-timer? Anything else I should check while it's apart?
Thanks,
Pete