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megavolt

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accelerator cable grommet - MacGyver?
« on: August 09, 2017, 03:05:19 PM »
Does anyone have a MacGyver solution to my now broken accelerator cable grommet? I'm trying to avoid buying the entire assembly.

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Re: accelerator cable grommet - MacGyver?
« Reply #1 on: August 09, 2017, 10:01:15 PM »
~$45 for a new dealer cable.  Easy to swap out.

When I bought my car it had the zip tie repair.  It works if you are in a bind.  Try McMaster for a new bushing...they have just about everything.

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Re: accelerator cable grommet - MacGyver?
« Reply #2 on: August 10, 2017, 03:45:51 AM »
Some time ago I was able to buy just the grommet. Check realoem on E36 section too.

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Re: accelerator cable grommet - MacGyver?
« Reply #3 on: August 11, 2017, 04:45:26 PM »
I've found some billet aluminum replacements, but they cost just as much as the cable assembly.  Thanks for the help!

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Re: accelerator cable grommet - MacGyver?
« Reply #4 on: August 11, 2017, 04:47:39 PM »
1998ccc - What is the zip tie repair?

~$45 for a new dealer cable.  Easy to swap out.

When I bought my car it had the zip tie repair.  It works if you are in a bind.  Try McMaster for a new bushing...they have just about everything.

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Re: accelerator cable grommet - MacGyver?
« Reply #5 on: August 11, 2017, 06:55:48 PM »
BMW PN: 35411152744
Cost should be $5 plus shipping or tax.
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Re: accelerator cable grommet - MacGyver?
« Reply #6 on: August 13, 2017, 04:49:02 PM »
Thanks for your help!  This is the one.

BMW PN: 35411152744
Cost should be $5 plus shipping or tax.