On my '87 Mera, there are two cables that run from the passenger cabin to the top of the 5-speed transmission (shifter & clutch?). They have a bulky silver heat/flame protective sheath around them. It's a good thing, because both of them sit right against the exhaust system. I can see that part of the sheath has been burned away over the years.

Are these cable supposed to come in contact with the exhaust system? Seems like a recipe for disaster.

Thanks for you help.

J.D.

quote Originally posted by jdbaker: Are these cable supposed to come in contact with the exhaust system? Seems like a recipe for disaster. J.D.

JD you answered your own question...HELL NO they should not touch the very hot exhaust!!!! tie them up out of the way with a piece of wire or something!!

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Make sure your select cable (the skinny one which comes up from below on the linkage) is routed alongside the firewall BEHIND the heat shield with the a/c lines! It should NOT be routed next to the exhaust manifold. The only heat source with which that cable should ever come in contact is the rear coolant pipe.

Dave

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- Silver '88 GT 5-speed (1 of 139) w/cammed 3.4
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