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Noise in speedo gears 200 1982

posted by  nabramson on  Fri Jan 24 02:43 CST 2003
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Whaen it gets real cold in Brooklyn (like now-11 degree's) my speedo gears make loud plasticky noise. Also my speeo neeedle acts screwy (30moh standing still, not accurate.Odo works OK tho' . What is the solution to this problem?








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    Noise in speedo gears 200 1982

    posted by  Dee Jay on  Fri Jan 24 10:15 CST 2003
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    sounds like your speedo drive gear may be on it's way to Valhalla. I suggest you go to the brickboard speedo gear threads to follow access instructions...not difficult...only 10 mins to get in there from the driver's seat. then liberally dress the nylon gears with vaseline...should make things last a lot longer..even in cold weather, and yes, even in Brooklyn...good luck - DJ
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    Noise in speedo gears 200 1982

    posted by  streetdreams on  Fri Jan 24 05:29 CST 2003
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    My 84 is doing the same thing. Once temperatures get above 20 it's fine. Your's should be too. If it continues after it warms up, replace the speedo cable.
    It too nasty cold for anything here in Northwestern Ohio. Even fixing thing breaking from the cold. This is why Humans shouldn't live in cold environments!
    Ben








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      Noise in speedo gears 200 1982

      posted by  nabramson on  Fri Jan 24 12:03 CST 2003
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      I'm with ya' on that one ! It is too Ballbusting cold to do anything on the car unless it is a no-start emergency & I like to do my maintainance/repairs early fall/late spring when the temprature is just right! Just hope the temp can climb up into the 30's by beginning of Feb. as my oil change is due.








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    Noise in speedo gears 200 1982

    posted by  cbremski on  Fri Jan 24 04:33 CST 2003
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    When was the last time you changed the speedometer cable? The cable can make alot of noise too, since it is spinning really fast, even at 15mph. If the odometer still works then it's not a broken gear. My '84 was noisy and the speedometer would fluctuate a bit when driving, I replaced the cable and it is back to quite and accurate. If you do this, make sure you put the seal back on too!! or else your tranny will leak. Ummm...no...that didn't happen to me. hehe.

    Chuck







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