Help! Daily driver just snapped clutch cable

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Landa
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Help! Daily driver just snapped clutch cable

Post by Landa » Mon Apr 03, 2023 5:35 pm

Evening everyone.

I’ve just snapped my clutch cable on my way home from work, so
I’ll be sitting here in my 480 for the next few hours waiting for the breakdown truck to tow me home.

It’s a RHD UK car and last time I ordered one I was sent the much shorter LHD one that doesn’t fit.

I use this car daily, and am also restoring a second ( already used its cable)

Does anyone know where the RHD can be purchased new or does anyone have a spare I can buy from you?

Many thanks

Chris
'92 1.7L Limited Ed - Daily driver
'93 2.0L Limited Ed - resto project
'74 Stag - Made out of rust
'64 Mini - looooooong term project
'63 Landrover - 11mpg!!!

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dcwalker
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Re: Help! Daily driver just snapped clutch cable

Post by dcwalker » Mon Apr 03, 2023 6:43 pm

What age is your car? Early model cables are different to later ones.

If it's later you need I may be able to help you...

David
Current: 1994 480 GT, 1996 460 CD & 1997 440 LE with lots of optional extras & 2007 V50 SE Sport
Previous: Celebration 331 (re-homed with Richard S), Celebration 467 (returned to Martin Mc); Celebration 346 (re-homed with Alan480); Celebration 269 (scrapped abandoned project), Celebration 73 (sold on after 6 years), 1992 ES, 1988 ES - and numerous other non-480 Volvos!

Landa
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Location: Gloucestershire

Re: Help! Daily driver just snapped clutch cable

Post by Landa » Mon Apr 03, 2023 7:32 pm

Hi David,

Thanks for your reply. Sorry, I’ve been sitting here emailing lots of custom cable companies. Now getting too cold to type!!!

This car is a 1.7L 1992. My other car is a 2.0L 1993, and that’s the cable I borrowed for this car last autumn then the first one snapped. They appeared to be the same.

I really appreciate any help you can give me.

Cheers

Chris
'92 1.7L Limited Ed - Daily driver
'93 2.0L Limited Ed - resto project
'74 Stag - Made out of rust
'64 Mini - looooooong term project
'63 Landrover - 11mpg!!!

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dcwalker
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Re: Help! Daily driver just snapped clutch cable

Post by dcwalker » Mon Apr 03, 2023 7:36 pm

Yep, the cables don't vary with engine size; it was to do with the pedal box and release arm set up...

I have a spare cable from a 2.0i which should be the one you need.

I'll PM you.....

David
Current: 1994 480 GT, 1996 460 CD & 1997 440 LE with lots of optional extras & 2007 V50 SE Sport
Previous: Celebration 331 (re-homed with Richard S), Celebration 467 (returned to Martin Mc); Celebration 346 (re-homed with Alan480); Celebration 269 (scrapped abandoned project), Celebration 73 (sold on after 6 years), 1992 ES, 1988 ES - and numerous other non-480 Volvos!

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