throttle cable in my other car

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  1. lilfarley

    lilfarley Chris Comley

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    has anyone ever had a throttle cable just up and snap
    mine just did in my 1996 grand prix
     
    lilfarley, Nov 26, 2007
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    Yepper,, cables will do that
     
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    The Gran Prix is made by GM General Maint.. Been there,,, done that,,, :yup:,,,, So when it starts to break down more frequently,,, It is not your fault,,, Lol ,,:Handshake,,,
     
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    PaulS Member extrordiare

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    I built one using stainless spring wire replacing the stranded cable. It won't break - ever.
     
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