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Subject:Re: Broken scrunchy or what do you call this cable protector?
From:Tyler Hardison
Date:Wed, 17 Aug 2016 08:33:58 -0700

I'm going to stick with "scrunchy" from here on out. :)

On Wed, Aug 17, 2016 at 8:32 AM, OlRivrRat <OlRivrRat@comcast.net> wrote:

>         If OEM can't be found, a local High End Bike Shop may have a
> solution.
>
> http://tinyurl.com/grq45sy
>
>         These are pricey
>
> http://www.eurotruck-importers.com/index.php?main_
> page=product_info&products_id=758
>
> http://tinyurl.com/zfezmg4
>
>
>
>
> On 16 Aug , 2016, at 5:36 PM, Eric Caron wrote:
>
> > Second question concerning onder the van discoveries.  this list exists
> to support each other so I’m going for it this week!
> >
> > Under my van near the starter and above my transmission are two cables
> each with a plastic scrunchy like thing on them.  they let the cable go in
> and out and keep it protected from the environment.  the upper one is half
> missing.  or it is now.  I touched it and it fell apart in my hand.  this
> one seems to lead to the throttle.  The cable is clean and moves easily.
> This will change if I don’t get it covered.
> >
> > How do I fix this?
> >
> > Can the plastic scrunchy be replaced?  Does the whole darn cable need to
> be replaced because of this one failure point?  The cable will need free
> movement and be protected from weather.
> >
> > Tips on this repair and proper name for the part is appreciated.
> >
> > Eric Caron
> > 85 GL Auto Westfalia
>

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