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    Thimble Tubes & Turning Right

    Apr 14, 2020 3 minutes
    by Jon Chabot

    Thimble Tube

    What holds the thimble tube that feeds the accelerator cable through the fan shroud? Mine has come loose and the cable is rubbing against the shroud. Am I missing a clip or something?

    Kim Fortner Port Allegany, PA

    Kim, these tubes have been coming loose forever on VW guys, and it’s frustrating! VW had a plastic clip on dual port motors that helped a little, but usually fell off and got lost. Most VW guys will just go behind the fan shroud and slip a piece of rubber hose

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