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PorscheFan5 · 04-12-2016, 05:36 PM

Here is an update:

In-trunk release cable:

Bought a brake wire from a bicycle store. Diameter works. Had to file the cylindrical tab on the handle side a bit.
Measured, marked and cut the stickout needed on the loop side - about 48.5mm
Tig welded the wire to the loop using SS filler wire. It was tricky but seems to have worked out
Now still have to fit the cable assy back in place

Remote trunk openning cable:

Tied a SS strand from the above brake cable around the wire connected to the loop (hanging by a thread)
Tig welded with a SS filler wire
Now to fit it back. It is going to be challenging since the wire is now 2 mm shorter than before...It may not work but we'll see...:-)

Check out the pics below. If you can TIG weld or have someone who can it may be an option for you. Will post last update after I fit everything...

Cheers.

04-12-2016, 05:36 PM	#8
PorscheFan5 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: California Posts: 246	Here is an update: In-trunk release cable: Bought a brake wire from a bicycle store. Diameter works. Had to file the cylindrical tab on the handle side a bit. Measured, marked and cut the stickout needed on the loop side - about 48.5mm Tig welded the wire to the loop using SS filler wire. It was tricky but seems to have worked out Now still have to fit the cable assy back in place Remote trunk openning cable: Tied a SS strand from the above brake cable around the wire connected to the loop (hanging by a thread) Tig welded with a SS filler wire Now to fit it back. It is going to be challenging since the wire is now 2 mm shorter than before...It may not work but we'll see...:-) Check out the pics below. If you can TIG weld or have someone who can it may be an option for you. Will post last update after I fit everything... Cheers.