I installed a new speedometer cable (GEMO) about 10 days and it worked perfectly....it even solved the chronic 4mph fast at all speeds. Until yesterday, that is. Hopped into the sled for a run to the boatyard, and I noticed that there was a vibration at all speeds. About 2 miles into the drive there was a snap and the speed went to ZERO and a grinding noise began emanating from behind the cluster. I thought that the cable had merely come undo, but after I popped the cluster it was still securely screwed in. After unscrewing, I noticed the break: right at the end. New cable on order.
Lesson learned: Do NOT pull on the top of the cluster after you have it just beginning to come out! The plastic face will detach (only started to break in my case), and the little graphite colored plastic piece covering the middle hole will fall out of the bottom. Not sure how to get that back in, but I'll look when I put in the new cable. Jon '85 300D _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
