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Old 31-05-2007, 11:03 AM
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Ok my speedo has packed up was bouncing around a bit before it went and now nothing seem to remember a while back a thread about this and someone mentioned a gear in the speedo drive in the gearbox that shreads. Just really want some info before i start ripping loads of bis off that i dont need to.
Old 31-05-2007, 11:14 AM
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I would start with the simple thing really. The cable.
Old 31-05-2007, 11:15 AM
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second that, get the cable out at the gearbox end and give it a spin, see if it moves the dial.

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Old 31-05-2007, 12:31 PM
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Start with the cable,then check the plastic drive in the gearbox where the cable connects too.However if this plastic drive is worn it usually means you're diff bearings are f*cked!! Regards,Micky
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Need to hope that its the cable then if the diff bearings are buggered i take it this means gearbox out Sick of taking that out
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its all fun and games really
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just cos the plastic drive has worn does not mean that your diff bearings have gone!!
ake the drive out and check if it has worn,if it has get a new one and see if it cures the problem! easier than stripping the box down!!
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