Thanks for the responses guys, I appreciate it. I asked the wife, and she said the speedo was definitely bouncing the last few times she drove it. I actually seem to remember it bouncing a bit myself the last time I drove it. Does that mean it is the cable, gears, or head?
Thanks Dave Wakin 1990 300TE > > On Jun 17, 2006, at 3:53 PM, Peter Frederick wrote: > > > If not, probably the head. If > > it does, definitely the cable. > > Or in rare instances, the gear in the tranny. Or the bolt backed out > and spit the cable. Luckily it's all simple to diagnose. Was your > speedo bouncing, especially at lower speeds? Any new leaks under the > car? > Just pull the instrument cluster and if the speedo cable is > attached, unscrew it then unplug the necessary wires and finish > removing. Pull the inner cable out and inspect it. Both ends should > be square and no fraying evident. If the cable appears to be intact, > the drive gears can be verified by either driving the car while > watching the cable spin (or not). It may seem to jump between pauses, > that would indicate missing teeth. Spinning the speedo will verify > its operation. I have a short length of speedo cable that I chuck-up > in a portable drill for this purpose but you can spin it with your > fingers too. > > Johnny B. > I Mac Therefore I am > > _______________________________________ > http://www.okiebenz.com > For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ > For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com >
