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Subject:Re: where to find accelerator cable fast N.NJ.
From:Karl M.
Date:Fri, 4 Aug 2000 23:52:17 -0400

Depending on the location of the break, you may be able to solder or braze
the cable back together to use until the dealer or Netcong can get you one.

Karl

----- Original Message -----

> If anyone has an idea where I might find a new accelerator cable for
1983.5
> watercooled Westy with a 4 speed in Northern New Jersey area tomorrow,
which
> is Saturday, please let me know.
>
> I'll check the local VW dealer, Trend in Rockaway in the a.m. since they
> closed for the night. I'm guessing they won't have it in stock. RPM Auto
> parts in Netcong can't get one till Monday afternoon. The Bus Depot is out
of
> stock on this part and it would be about a week. Fast German in CA can get
me
> one for about $40 plus $35 for overnight shipping but again it wouldn't
show
> till Monday. Parts Place said I should just have the bus towed to them and
> they'll give me $200 for scrap.