Accelerator Cable needed for 1.8 Gti Conversion?

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Accelerator Cable needed for 1.8 Gti Conversion?

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Hi Guys,

I need to replace the accelerator cable for my Gti conversion as the part under the pedal was damaged when welding. I am not sure if I buy the DG which the van would have been originally or if it doesnt matter as I might need to splice it anyway?

This is how mine looks now in engine bay:
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bike shop! if you can get it off the reel get a length of inner and outer cable the get some nipples and get busy with a soldering iron.bit of time but cheap and effective.
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Unfortunately the plastic cover that protects the cable upto the pedal is melted, or is that the bit you can get from a bike shop?
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Any ideas which of the various replacement model accelerator cables I should go for?

I know I will need to modify the end but not sure which standard one to start with? Diesel? DG?
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is it the same cable as the AGG? If so, the RJES one is recommended.

he has a selection of ends..if you say the same as Emma Vernel its the one the majority of members have used successfully :-)
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My engine is actually an older Mk1/2 1.8 Gti DX not the AGG. I am not sure if they all get butchered the same and spliced or if the body part fits differently.

I may need to get mine out first to have a good look :)
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