speedo cable

Post by **pskipper** » Tue Apr 11, 2006 10:49 am

Hi,

Rosie's speedo cable has snapped, a replacement is on the way. Is it as simple a replacement as it looks or is there anything fiddly I should know about?

Thanks

Philip

Post by **bigginger** » Tue Apr 11, 2006 11:03 am

As "simple" as it looks - threading it through can be a pain though

Post by **pskipper** » Tue Apr 11, 2006 11:09 am

Hooray, I will have her roadworthy for the website rally (thank goodness the evenings are getting lighter).

Post by **minor_hickup** » Tue Apr 11, 2006 11:41 am

You don't need a functioning speedo for the MOT if thats whats worrying you

Post by **pskipper** » Tue Apr 11, 2006 11:55 am

More the speed cameras between Trowbridge and Bristol

Post by **Willie** » Tue Apr 11, 2006 6:00 pm

Yes, it is a straightforward job provided that you know that to release the
speedometer you have to loosen(not remove) the two Phillips headed screws
which are accessible via the holes in the side walls of the glove boxes? Don't
forget to fit the rubber grommet on to the new cable first.

Post by **Dominic** » Tue Apr 11, 2006 7:43 pm

A tip to make the threading through the bulkhead easier: -
When you pull the old cable through, splice a piece of electrical wire to it first, so that you can then pull it back through with the new cable attached. Saves groping in tight places in the dark... unless of course you enjoy that sort of thing