trans cable

BQS4 · 10-19-2005

I have placed an ad in the "Parts Wanted" section, but, thought I'd post out here to get a little better reaction. I'm looking for the "detent", "kick-down", or "passing gear" cable for the 71-75 automatic Manta/Ascona. I need two, but, one would do for right now. I know it'd be a miracle to find a NOS one, but, one or both in good shape would be great. Mine, the actual cable is not broke, but, the casing is and adjusting the cable is impossible, so, check your stashes and see what you have.
Thanks for letting me butt into y'alls day

Gene

guyopel · 10-19-2005

Gene try calling Transtar in Tucker .HTH

BQS4 · 10-19-2005

John;
Thanks, They're right up the street from me, but, I wanted to check here first.

MikeyOne · 10-19-2005

Its not as good as a new one, but in a pinch I have repaired a 'leaky' tranny detent cable with marine shrink tubing. It is stiffer than standard electrical shrink tubing and has a heat activated watertight adhesive in it so it is actually glued on.

I used a size that just barely goes over the tranny end of the cable with a bit of friendly assistance.

I've been driving this daily for 2 years and its still working and not leaking.

Good Luck!

BQS4 · 10-19-2005

Mikeyone;
The cables aren't leaking, it's just the outer casting, up in the engine compartment are broken and you really can't adjust them
But, it's still something to try

Thanks for the tip,
Gene

GTJIM · 10-19-2005

If you have a sample one out of the car try going to a local auto trans rebuild shop and asking for a "TH180 GM auto trans kickdow cable - like this one." DON'T mention Opels! A wide range of GM cars used the same Tri-matic TH180 trans - from 1990s' Suzukis to Chevy Novas - so there must be a range of lengths available from current spares. Even try your local GM dealer - R. Bob has mentioned this before, with GT ones.

Matt M240Z · 10-19-2005

Sorry to change the subject, but can the th180 automatic out of one of the 1990's Suzuki's or GM cars mentioned be bolted in a GT? Would all TH180s share the same mounts, deminsion, and bell housings? I've always been kinda interested in getting an automatic for my GT. Thanks,
Matt

BQS4 · 10-19-2005

Matt;
there's just one problem, the TH180 that go in the GT's have the gear selector attaching on the passenger side of the car, due to the headlight handle mechanisim on the driver's side. Other than that, all the TH180s, the gear selector attaches on the driver's side.
Gene

Killer Texas GT · 10-19-2005

I think that the bell housings may be different for applictions for different Models.
Gene I will check my stache for the dentent cables, I should have at least 4 to 6 of them some where as I have at least that many Auto trannies sitting around, But I will have to keep at least 2 of the best ones for Tyressa's GT I will let you know this weekend.
Rodney

BQS4 · 10-20-2005

Rodney;
That's cool, I'm in no hurry.
Thanks,
Gene

strangers · 10-07-2008

Hello All From Russia. Need your help. I have car Opel Rekord E2. it is installed automatic transmission GM TH180 (3L30).The detent cable (kickdown) is torn off. A question: whether prompt it Opel number direct or GM number direct? My number anywhere is not read, it is not present also I cannot begin search what to buy it.

BQS4 · 10-07-2008

Originally Posted by strangers

Hello All From Russia. Need your help. I have car Opel Rekord E2. it is installed automatic transmission GM TH180 (3L30).The detent cable (kickdown) is torn off. A question: whether prompt it Opel number direct or GM number direct? My number anywhere is not read, it is not present also I cannot begin search what to buy it.

You can contact an Opel dealership via the internet and tell them you have a XXXX year model Rekord E2 witha 3L30 or GM TH-180 automatic, and they should be able to look up the cable number as well as the cable itself.

Brinki · 10-29-2008

Hi,Stranger!

I can help you. No problem for me, to get a new one in good old Germany..

10-19-2005	#1 (permalink)
BQS4 Southern Red Neck Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Snellville, GA Posts: 6,028 Real Name: Gene Provided Answers: 12	Unanswered: trans cable I have placed an ad in the "Parts Wanted" section, but, thought I'd post out here to get a little better reaction. I'm looking for the "detent", "kick-down", or "passing gear" cable for the 71-75 automatic Manta/Ascona. I need two, but, one would do for right now. I know it'd be a miracle to find a NOS one, but, one or both in good shape would be great. Mine, the actual cable is not broke, but, the casing is and adjusting the cable is impossible, so, check your stashes and see what you have. Thanks for letting me butt into y'alls day Gene __________________ "Yes, I do have a rifle rack in my Sportwagon" Last edited by tekenaar; 10-07-2008 at 11:14 AM. Reason: mircle

10-19-2005	#2 (permalink)
guyopel Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Duluth,Ga. Posts: 649 Real Name: John Provided Answers: 2	Gene try calling Transtar in Tucker .HTH __________________ Guyopel I have not failed - I've merely found 10,000 ways that won't work." ---Thomas Edison It's amazing what God lets man get away with when lightning is so cheap. Mark Twain

10-19-2005	#3 (permalink)
BQS4 Southern Red Neck Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Snellville, GA Posts: 6,028 Real Name: Gene Provided Answers: 12	John; Thanks, They're right up the street from me, but, I wanted to check here first. __________________ "Yes, I do have a rifle rack in my Sportwagon"

10-19-2005	#4 (permalink)
MikeyOne Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Los Angeles more or less Posts: 97	Quick Fix Its not as good as a new one, but in a pinch I have repaired a 'leaky' tranny detent cable with marine shrink tubing. It is stiffer than standard electrical shrink tubing and has a heat activated watertight adhesive in it so it is actually glued on. I used a size that just barely goes over the tranny end of the cable with a bit of friendly assistance. I've been driving this daily for 2 years and its still working and not leaking. Good Luck!

10-19-2005	#5 (permalink)
BQS4 Southern Red Neck Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Snellville, GA Posts: 6,028 Real Name: Gene Provided Answers: 12	Mikeyone; The cables aren't leaking, it's just the outer casting, up in the engine compartment are broken and you really can't adjust them But, it's still something to try Thanks for the tip, Gene __________________ "Yes, I do have a rifle rack in my Sportwagon" Last edited by tekenaar; 10-07-2008 at 11:16 AM. Reason: are broke - no money?

10-19-2005	#6 (permalink)
GTJIM Old Opeler Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: New Zealand Posts: 5,686 Provided Answers: 12	Sample If you have a sample one out of the car try going to a local auto trans rebuild shop and asking for a "TH180 GM auto trans kickdow cable - like this one." DON'T mention Opels! A wide range of GM cars used the same Tri-matic TH180 trans - from 1990s' Suzukis to Chevy Novas - so there must be a range of lengths available from current spares. Even try your local GM dealer - R. Bob has mentioned this before, with GT ones. __________________ GTJim Opel Owner since last Century! Copyright © 2000-2009 J D Henry All Rights Reserved

10-19-2005	#7 (permalink)
Matt M240Z Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: SC Posts: 127	Sorry to change the subject, but can the th180 automatic out of one of the 1990's Suzuki's or GM cars mentioned be bolted in a GT? Would all TH180s share the same mounts, deminsion, and bell housings? I've always been kinda interested in getting an automatic for my GT. Thanks, Matt __________________ "The past is past, the future is now"

10-19-2005	#8 (permalink)
BQS4 Southern Red Neck Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Snellville, GA Posts: 6,028 Real Name: Gene Provided Answers: 12	Matt; there's just one problem, the TH180 that go in the GT's have the gear selector attaching on the passenger side of the car, due to the headlight handle mechanisim on the driver's side. Other than that, all the TH180s, the gear selector attaches on the driver's side. Gene __________________ "Yes, I do have a rifle rack in my Sportwagon"

10-19-2005	#9 (permalink)
Killer Texas GT Senior Contributor Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Leonard, Texas Posts: 888 Provided Answers: 1	Th-180 I think that the bell housings may be different for applictions for different Models. Gene I will check my stache for the dentent cables, I should have at least 4 to 6 of them some where as I have at least that many Auto trannies sitting around, But I will have to keep at least 2 of the best ones for Tyressa's GT I will let you know this weekend. Rodney

10-20-2005	#10 (permalink)
BQS4 Southern Red Neck Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Snellville, GA Posts: 6,028 Real Name: Gene Provided Answers: 12	Rodney; That's cool, I'm in no hurry. Thanks, Gene __________________ "Yes, I do have a rifle rack in my Sportwagon"

10-07-2008	#11 (permalink)
strangers Opeler Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: russia Posts: 1	Hello All From Russia. Need your help. I have car Opel Rekord E2. it is installed automatic transmission GM TH180 (3L30).The detent cable (kickdown) is torn off. A question: whether prompt it Opel number direct or GM number direct? My number anywhere is not read, it is not present also I cannot begin search what to buy it.

10-29-2008	#13 (permalink)
Brinki Opeler Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Germany Posts: 32	Hi,Stranger! I can help you. No problem for me, to get a new one in good old Germany.. __________________ Opel Ascona; what else????

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