Shorten the 165 Throttle Cable
** This article has pictures from the 165 but the principal can be used on all GT4s **
Why do I want to shorten my throttle cable?
The stock cable snakes around the engine and generally gets in the way. The outer sleeving had also cracked and split above the turbo due to heat and age, so rather than buy I new one I thought I could modify it to stay in service for a few more years...Are there any downsides to shortening the cable?
Yes, it will probably be less reliable, but this depends on how carefully you conduct this modification. Touch wood this has been okay for 1000 miles.
Are there any "bits" to buy?
Only 1, and I obtained it from www.vehicle-wiring-products.co.uk ref W81601 "solderless nipple" at the extortionate price of 97p.
How did you shorten the throttle cable?
The job took ~1 hour...
Any questions or comments then please feel free to e-mail me
Other jobs to do at the same time?