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Jun 5th, 2019, 13:15 | #1 |
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Clutch cable woes
Hi all. Had a bad week for breakdowns. My work van refused to start during the week and had to be left on site and recovered the next day. Decided to use the Amazon for duties for a couple of days. What better classic to use? Anyhow, 2 days after the van breakdown the Amazon's clutch cable decided to snap heading up a busy hill. Recovered for the second time in two days. First time the car let me down actually. Anyway ordering a new cable from Brookhouse today along with a few other items. My question, is it a good idea to lubricate this cable? If so, what would a recommended lube for this be? Ta.
Hugh.
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Jun 5th, 2019, 19:03 | #2 |
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Always a good idea to lub' any moving parts but your new cable should already be lubricated from factory
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Jun 6th, 2019, 13:32 | #3 |
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Didn't realise that. Thanks Arcturus.
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Jun 6th, 2019, 19:22 | #4 |
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Alf;
I agree with Arcturus...the factory makes lots of cables, so they probably put in the minimum lube in order to maximize their usage (or maybe none at all...after all they are in the business of selling cables...!)...its a cheap and easy improvement for us to make it more than how we receive it...I'd use graphite grease, thinned out with spirits and poured in..when spirits evap away, they will leave cable well lubed, and probably never wanting for more... Cheers |
Jun 6th, 2019, 20:51 | #5 |
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Excellent, thanks for that Ron. Will do.
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Jun 6th, 2019, 23:35 | #6 |
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I’m guessing your cable broke because it was old (1 decade? 2 decades?), not because it wasn’t adequately lubricated.
Assigning a nefarious motive to the manufacturer’s (not Volvo) initial lubricant quantity or quality seems unfounded, and contrary to my experience. Intended in jest, I suspect... I would not put any spirits into a new pre-lubricated cable, nor do I think graphite in any form is necessary or beneficial. Best
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