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Throttle cable lubrication

  • 26-07-2014 9:05pm
    #1
    pudzey101
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    Was cleaning out my throttle body yesterday and noticed my throttle cable was sticking a small bit , what's good to spray on it as a lube ? Heard stay away from wd40 so just wanted opinions?

    Edit. Just added photo to give u idea what part


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  • #2
    CJhaughey
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    Get a small plastic bag and cut the corner off it feed the cable through and seal the bag to the cable.
    Pull the rubber accordion type seal back so lubricant can get into the cable, Put some light oil into the bag, 3 in 1 or similar and leave it so the oil can run down into the cable.
    This should allow lube to run down into the cable.
    Or you can buy motorcycle cable lubers that allow a pressurised spray can to be inserted into the end.
    image_7890.jpg


  • #3
    Avns1s
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    In my experience, lubricating a throttle cable is a waste of time. Once they start sticking then the surfaces (the sheath over the cable wires / cable wires and the outer casing) are chafing together and no amount of lubrication seems to sort it. Best off getting a new one.

    You can try the 3in1 but my guess is that you'll be replacing it sooner rather than later anyway.


  • #4
    visual
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,267 ✭✭✭visual


    Cable needs replacing oiling it may prolong its use for a while but it need replacing eventually.


  • #5
    visual
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    Cable needs replacing oiling it may prolong its use for a while but it need replacing eventually.


  • #6
    pudzey101
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,925 ✭✭✭pudzey101


    Ah it isn't too bad won't need replacing for another few k miles , would ye reccomend 3 in 1 oil over wd40 ?


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  • #7
    biko
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    Yeah 3in1 would be my choice.


  • #8
    Avns1s
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    pudzey101 wrote: »
    Ah it isn't too bad won't need replacing for another few k miles , would ye reccomend 3 in 1 oil over wd40 ?

    TBH if its not too bad, I'd leave it alone. I've seen some cables get stiffer, as in they move in jerks rather than smoother and easier, with lubrication. I can't explain why but I've seen it several times.

    Lubricate the linkages with 3 in 1.


  • #9
    pudzey101
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,925 ✭✭✭pudzey101


    Will do lads cheers


  • #10
    pudzey101
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,925 ✭✭✭pudzey101


    Will normal 3 in1 do or get the silicone based one ?


  • #11
    CJhaughey
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14,907 ✭✭✭✭CJhaughey


    pudzey101 wrote: »
    Will normal 3 in1 do or get the silicone based one ?
    Normal 3-in -1 is fine.


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