[kingspoons]

Hi all,

A few weeks ago I noticed my 214 acting up a bit - seeming to really rev up when I put the clutch down (and taking a while to come back down), and idling around 1,500 revs. A quick peek under the bonnet revealed that ]what Rimmer describe (https://rimmerbros.com/Item--i-PHP10045) as being the "Pipe-vacuum induction system" cable has broken - the black bit had basically perished and ripped in two, so the cable was just dangling around doing nothing.

Arrowed is the super-high tech temporary repair using a bit of duct tape.



I just thought I'd check with the hive mind to see if anyone had anything any similar happen. Is the only way to go for a replacement to buy the £20 Rimmer part, or is there a cheaper alternative? Maybe just replacing the black bit with a standard component? £20 seems a bit much for what looks like a standard lead!

[itcaptainslow]

One of these might do the trick. Had to replace one on my Metro recently.

http://www.minispares.com/product/Class ... o%20search

[richard moss]

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/194835397183 ... xyzGlQ5r5a

Looks like it will do the job at a fraction of the cost

[kingspoons]

Thanks for the replies all - they're both much cheaper! I'll get one ordered!