[T3] Speedometer Nonsense

[Max Welton]

I apologize if this has already been asked and answered.
Doe the cable break in the same spot each time? If so, where? Max Welton http://www.maxwelton2k.net/

      From: Daniel Nohejl <d.nohejl at gmail.com>
 To: "type3 at vwtype3.org" <type3 at vwtype3.org> 
 Sent: Sunday, May 22, 2016 1:46 PM
 Subject: Re: [T3] Speedometer Nonsense
   

> And yet there is usefulness there. Cut off 6" of the speedo cable and 
> save just the inner wire portion. Use that to stick in the speedo and 
> twist it with your fingers. If there's any tightness or sticky spots 
> anywhere, you've found your problem. It should spin almost completely 
> free. The only thing you should feel is the viscosity of the 
> oil/grease in there.
> 
> Always save that top 6" of speedo cable, because they make great test 
> tools. If you accumulate more than one, save to others to give to 
> other owners who can use one.

Yes, I did this with the last broken cable before installing the one I have in there now. There were no tight spots and there was no binding. I guess whatever is amiss is further inside. 

> 
> Daniel, I'll look in my stash to see if I have something I can send 
> you as a temp.  

That would be outstanding!



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