I've repaired the odometers on two 123s now. Each time I lightly nick the shaft under the first gear with a razor blade. Nick it about 5-8 times around the shaft and the problem goes away.
-- Luther KB5QHU Alma, Ark '87 300SDL (272,xxx mi) head case '85 Ford F250 6.9 diesel (x58,xxx mi) BioBeast '82 300CD (170 kmi) '82 300D (74 kmi) getting donor engine-sold '85 300D (280,176) parts car sans engine Quoting Mitch Haley <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>: >> >> 3) There is a squeaking noise that comes from somewhere on the passenger >> side around the glove box. It sounds like a cricket that never dies. > > Is it related to the speed of the heater blower? > >> 4) as if this isn't enough, the odometer sometimes cuts out..... usually >> when the 1/10 marker of the trip is on 9. Both odometers stop working at >> the same time. > > VDO speedo gear trouble. I solved mine by sliding the shaft out of the gear > (pushing a drill shaft in from the other side to retain the odo wheels) > and pinching the shaft with needle nose pliers where it entered the > zinc alloy gear. I did too good of a job and needed a hammer to drive > the shaft back into the gear. I'd held for over five years now. > > http://articles.mbz.org/instrument/odo/ > http://articles.mbz.org/instrument/odo2/ > _______________________________________ 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
