Lubing throttle and clutch cables on KE? 2.2e

jonny smith · 04-08-11, 08:09 AM

I have adjusted my clutch and although it works fine the cable feels/sounds stiff. Is there a safe/easy way of lubing it? Is grease better than something Teflon spray?

The throttle also feels 'dry' and want to lube it before I snap any cables.

Any help welcomed. The car is a 1983 coupe GT manual

runtimeuk · 04-08-11, 02:36 PM

Cuppatea · 04-08-11, 04:53 PM

Ive only tried it once a long time ago, but, With the cable off your can make a funnel on the end of the outer sleeve using plasticine or similar and slowly feed some oil into it while working the cable itself and holding it verticle to work it through the length of it.

Emjay · 04-08-11, 07:03 PM

don't use grease. All grease will do is grab any grit and wear the cable faster.

The clutch cable will feel dry due to the way it routes under the dash, it's not the best design. And as such they are prone to failure so you would be wise to carry a spare in the boot. Trust me I know from experience having one go on the M62 last year. Easily available off ebay for not much spondoolics

jonny smith · 10-08-11, 04:05 PM

You were right - my clutch cable went pop this morning. Luckily I was only 200m from home, but am frantically trying to find a replacement. Are the 5-pot cables all the same? GSF want £36!

VAG part number is: 812721335AG

rich.r · 10-08-11, 05:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jonny smith

You were right - my clutch cable went pop this morning. Luckily I was only 200m from home, but am frantically trying to find a replacement. Are the 5-pot cables all the same? GSF want £36!

VAG part number is: 812721335AG

what about pete reeve

04-08-11, 02:36 PM	#2
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04-08-11, 04:53 PM	#3
Cuppatea Grown up member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Somerset Posts: 105	Ive only tried it once a long time ago, but, With the cable off your can make a funnel on the end of the outer sleeve using plasticine or similar and slowly feed some oil into it while working the cable itself and holding it verticle to work it through the length of it.

04-08-11, 07:03 PM	#4
Emjay Man Fettler Extraodinaire Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Up my own arse blowing smoke Posts: 7,417	don't use grease. All grease will do is grab any grit and wear the cable faster. The clutch cable will feel dry due to the way it routes under the dash, it's not the best design. And as such they are prone to failure so you would be wise to carry a spare in the boot. Trust me I know from experience having one go on the M62 last year. Easily available off ebay for not much spondoolics

10-08-11, 04:05 PM	#5
jonny smith Grown up member Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 109	You were right - my clutch cable went pop this morning. Luckily I was only 200m from home, but am frantically trying to find a replacement. Are the 5-pot cables all the same? GSF want £36! VAG part number is: 812721335AG