[928uk] Bowden cable clip

[Ben Hodges]

Check the size though!

On Tue, 4 Jun 2024 at 10:25, James Musson <james_musson at hotmail.com> wrote:

> Ah-ha! I didn't even think to look for replacement ball sockets - good
> idea! That clip looks identical to the one I lost (apart from the colour
> which I obviously don't care about).
>
> Thanks
>
> James
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> *From:* Ben Hodges <benhodges1975 at gmail.com>
> *Sent:* 04 June 2024 10:19 AM
> *To:* James Musson <james_musson at hotmail.com>
> *Cc:* 928uk at lists.928.org.uk <928uk at lists.928.org.uk>; smiffypr at gmail.com
> <smiffypr at gmail.com>
> *Subject:* Re: [928uk] Bowden cable clip
>
> I’d get hold of some steel wire and try and make one up. Or hunt on eBay
> for something like this that you could rob one from
>
>
> https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/184161653922?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=tF-TxQTlTu6&sssrc=4429486&ssuid=I98kYW4NQca&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY
>
> On Tue, 4 Jun 2024 at 10:11, James Musson via 928uk <
> 928uk at lists.928.org.uk> wrote:
>
> I've tried to highlight the clip in this image: https://ibb.co/Ldwmg5g
>
> It's really small.
>
> James
> ________________________________
> From: Paul R Smith <smiffypr at gmail.com>
> Sent: 04 June 2024 9:49 AM
> To: James Musson <james_musson at hotmail.com>; 928uk at lists.928.org.uk <
> 928uk at lists.928.org.uk>
> Subject: Re: [928uk] Bowden cable clip
>
> Ah. Is it like the clips in the door lock links, or heater mixer linkage?
> If you can find a picture of one, someone might be able to suggest a
> source.
>
> Smiffy
>
> On 04/06/2024 09:41, James Musson wrote:
> Unfortunately, I don't think that the clip is available separately from
> the cable assembly 🙁 That's why I am a bit stuck.
>
> Thanks
>
> James
> ________________________________
> From: 928uk <928uk-bounces at lists.928.org.uk><mailto:
> 928uk-bounces at lists.928.org.uk> on behalf of Paul R Smith via 928uk <
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> Sent: 04 June 2024 9:11 AM
> To: 928uk at lists.928.org.uk<mailto:928uk at lists.928.org.uk> <
> 928uk at lists.928.org.uk><mailto:928uk at lists.928.org.uk>
> Subject: Re: [928uk] Bowden cable clip
>
> I would suggest that you start by identifying the part number using a
> webpage such as this:
>
> https://www.rosepassion.com/en/diagrams-porsche-928-1995-eu-928-gts-coupe-automatic-gearbox/clutch-gearbox-parts-115/centrifuge-regulator-switch-3337
>
> Smiffy
>
> On 03/06/2024 22:42, James Musson via 928uk wrote:
> > Bit of a long shot, but... Does anyone know where I could get hold of
> the tiny metal clip that secures the socket on the quadrant end of the
> Bowden cable that connects to the auto box? On examining mine before I
> adjusted it, I determined that the clip wouldn't fall out but was quickly
> proved wrong and I can't find where it went :-(
> >
> > Thanks
> >
> > James
> > '95 GTS
>
>