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Old Oct 14th, 2015, 01:07   #69
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Originally Posted by Sallennic View Post
I know the cable is fraying and stretched, and tends to slip off the appropriate groove on the capstan. I wonder why yours worked for a week or so each time you got it sorted? Did you ever find out? I believe it's vacuum operated isn't it?
No, it was simply costing too much. That £800 was in 1996.

Yes, I think it was vacuum operated as I recall. It could be retrofitted as well. If the dealer had fitted a complete new one it would have been cheaper.
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