Duno, I've never tried to fix one to find out. I'm not exactly sure what's back there. I was thinking there was basically a metal cable in a sleeve that just inserts into the speedo and then there is a ring on the outside that screws down to hold everything tight. Where is this sleeve bearing? In the speedo? or on the end of the cable? If it's on the end of the cable, how would you otherwise lube the cable?
Thanks! Levi On 1/26/07, Jim Cathey <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> My speedo cable is whining. I've ignored it in other cars, but this > one is > REALLY LOUD and sometimes goes for 20 minutes before shutting up. Is > the > procedure just to pull the gauges, disconnect the speedo cable and put > a few > drops of something like motor oil in the cable? I've been using M1 5W20 for this. Are you sure it's the cable and not the sleeve bearing in the head? That's usually the source of any shrieking in my experience. Same fix, but requires application in a little different location. If you let it go for very long it'll ruin the cable sleeve (or the bearing itself), rendering oil-based 'repairs' useless. -- Jim _______________________________________ 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
