Special tool for accelerator cable replacement, R reg 406 diesel

I recently bought the cable kit to replace the slightly botched repair job I
did at the roadside a few weeks ago. Took car in to my local independent,
unfortunately they say they need a special tool to complete the job.
So, where could I get hold of this tool? I'll buy one if it ain't too
expensive, but I did wonder if there's anyone on here had one they could
lend me - naturally I'll pay postage both ways and chuck in some beer
vouchers for your trouble.

Over to you.



Cheers,

Ainslie

 

I know they call it the book of lies, but I have just read through replacing
the cable in the Haynes Manual and there is no mention of any special tools.
Are they mistaken? If you want me to type out the section for you I will
have a go or if the above is your true email addy I can scan the page for
you.

 

I'm just going by what my garage said, if you could mail me a scan of the
BOL I'd appreciate it, might contain some info that could help them complete
it and save me having the car idle at 2000 rpm! Email addy is correct.

Cheers

Ainslie

 

Duly sent.

 

And just received, cheers!

 

Gingerpose
Yes you do need a special tool it is called a "piece of string" you use this
to attach the old cable in the cab and pull through the bulk head etc and
feed in the new one. As an old motorcyclist I had plenty of Bowden inners
when the cable on my R reg 406 1.9 TD failed. So I made a new one including
the nipples at both ends. I soldered the one inside the cab which attaches
to the peddal. The one on the pump I made with a grub screw so I could get
the cable length correct. On the Air filter there is a plastic unit it
contains a spring so that if you floor the accelerator the leaver on the
pump will move as quickly as your foot (Emission control). The cable
adjuster is a wire fork on the cable at the pump end. Adjust this to just
remove any slack. Making a new inner was a lot cheaper than the £25+ from
the main dealer.
Mike