David, here is a simple answer to your question. I went to the folks
who I thought would be the most expensive (although that is sometimes
a myth) and discovered that you would be far better off not dealing
with those guys. Here it is cheap, plus it is a simple install for
anyone with minimal mechanical aptitude :

http://gowesty.com/ec_search_results.php?start=30&search_phrase=throttle%20cable

Miguel

I have not failed. I've just found 10,000 ways that won't work.
  - Thomas A. Edison

On Wed, May 26, 2010 at 10:56 AM, David M <covrambles@yahoo.com> wrote:
> The auto shifter on my 1987 Vanagon, automatic, has gone out of adjustment and I'm told I need a new cable and was quoted the cost of $135 plus 2 hours labor to fit it. Does that sound right? The repair shop told me its a VW only part.
>
> -David, 1987 Vanagon GL
>