2nd Clutch cable to break

[amalventano1 at tds.net (Allyn)]

There is a steel guide tube tack welded to the pedal cluster. If the tack
weld breaks (doesn't take much), and the tube offsets, the cable will ride
against jagged metal and will rapidly break.
HTH
Al


> -----Original Message-----
> From: scirocco-l-bounces+amalventano1=tds.net@scirocco.org
> [mailto:scirocco-l-bounces+amalventano1=tds.net@scirocco.org] On Behalf Of
> Don Walter
> Sent: Wednesday, August 24, 2005 12:20 AM
> To: Scirocco List
> Subject: 2nd Clutch cable to break
> 
> I have a friend that has had two brand new clutch cables break in the
> exact
> same spot, about 2 inches from the fire wall. Pedal feels fine. What would
> cause this to happen.
>  The usual:
> 19886 16V Scirocco, etc....
> 
> --
> Don Walter - Waukesha, WI
> 1986 2.0L 16V TEC 2 Black Scirocco (see progress at
> http://www.cardomain.com/memberpage/708939)
> 1986 2L 16V Toronado Red Scirocco (under repair)
> 1988 1.8 16V Toronado Red Scirocco (sold on 3/29/04)
> 1984 1.8 8V Pewter Scirocco (sold years ago)
> 1971 Karman Ghia (sold)
> 1969 Karman Ghia (sold)
> 1969 Beetle (sold)
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