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speedo cable
Posted: Tue Apr 11, 2006 10:49 am
by pskipper
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
Posted: Tue Apr 11, 2006 11:03 am
by bigginger
As "simple" as it looks - threading it through can be a pain though
Posted: Tue Apr 11, 2006 11:09 am
by pskipper
Hooray, I will have her roadworthy for the website rally (thank goodness the evenings are getting lighter).
Posted: Tue Apr 11, 2006 11:41 am
by minor_hickup
You don't need a functioning speedo for the MOT if thats whats worrying you
Posted: Tue Apr 11, 2006 11:55 am
by pskipper
More the speed cameras between Trowbridge and Bristol
cable
Posted: Tue Apr 11, 2006 6:00 pm
by Willie
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.
Posted: Tue Apr 11, 2006 7:43 pm
by Dominic
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