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speedo wobble?

speedo wobble?

 
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Purplecomputer
Slowness 220D

897
03-06-2012, 12:25 PM #1
What gives? This issue really annoys me. Makes me feel like i have a lemon

http://static.photobucket.com/player.swf...000438.mp4
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Purplecomputer
03-06-2012, 12:25 PM #1

What gives? This issue really annoys me. Makes me feel like i have a lemon

http://static.photobucket.com/player.swf...000438.mp4

sassparilla_kid
diesel > all other fuels

1,618
03-06-2012, 01:31 PM #2
My speedo wobbles like crazy sometimes, I think its because whatever lubrication is in the cable wears out over time and then it binds for a second until it builds enough force to rotate again, then repeats the whole cycle really fast lol. That's just my guess though

-1982 300D Turbo, 280k miles, ALDA apparently maxxed, fram 8038, 12 lbs boost, non-egr manifolds, W/M injection, 4 brake light mod, Gen II w126 front rotors/calipers, 4-speed swap
In the works: A/W IC, adjust pump, turbo rebuild (w/60 trim comp wheel)
-1980 300SD, 110k, project car. Goal is to get it lookin' like it did on the showroom floor (body and interior wise, not necessarily under the hood )
-1974 240D, FRESH PAINT!!!!!!
sassparilla_kid
03-06-2012, 01:31 PM #2

My speedo wobbles like crazy sometimes, I think its because whatever lubrication is in the cable wears out over time and then it binds for a second until it builds enough force to rotate again, then repeats the whole cycle really fast lol. That's just my guess though


-1982 300D Turbo, 280k miles, ALDA apparently maxxed, fram 8038, 12 lbs boost, non-egr manifolds, W/M injection, 4 brake light mod, Gen II w126 front rotors/calipers, 4-speed swap
In the works: A/W IC, adjust pump, turbo rebuild (w/60 trim comp wheel)
-1980 300SD, 110k, project car. Goal is to get it lookin' like it did on the showroom floor (body and interior wise, not necessarily under the hood )
-1974 240D, FRESH PAINT!!!!!!

Purplecomputer
Slowness 220D

897
03-06-2012, 01:33 PM #3
Never thought of it that way. So could i just spray lubricant down the cable? I always figured iy had something to do with maybe a spring or something inside thr actuale guage
Purplecomputer
03-06-2012, 01:33 PM #3

Never thought of it that way. So could i just spray lubricant down the cable? I always figured iy had something to do with maybe a spring or something inside thr actuale guage

sassparilla_kid
diesel > all other fuels

1,618
03-06-2012, 01:36 PM #4
I was told these cables are sealed on the end, so I'm not sure if they can be lubricated very effectively or not, but its worth a try!! I think some really light oil or even graphite would work best

-1982 300D Turbo, 280k miles, ALDA apparently maxxed, fram 8038, 12 lbs boost, non-egr manifolds, W/M injection, 4 brake light mod, Gen II w126 front rotors/calipers, 4-speed swap
In the works: A/W IC, adjust pump, turbo rebuild (w/60 trim comp wheel)
-1980 300SD, 110k, project car. Goal is to get it lookin' like it did on the showroom floor (body and interior wise, not necessarily under the hood )
-1974 240D, FRESH PAINT!!!!!!
sassparilla_kid
03-06-2012, 01:36 PM #4

I was told these cables are sealed on the end, so I'm not sure if they can be lubricated very effectively or not, but its worth a try!! I think some really light oil or even graphite would work best


-1982 300D Turbo, 280k miles, ALDA apparently maxxed, fram 8038, 12 lbs boost, non-egr manifolds, W/M injection, 4 brake light mod, Gen II w126 front rotors/calipers, 4-speed swap
In the works: A/W IC, adjust pump, turbo rebuild (w/60 trim comp wheel)
-1980 300SD, 110k, project car. Goal is to get it lookin' like it did on the showroom floor (body and interior wise, not necessarily under the hood )
-1974 240D, FRESH PAINT!!!!!!

Purplecomputer
Slowness 220D

897
03-06-2012, 01:48 PM #5
(03-06-2012, 01:36 PM)sassparilla_kid I was told these cables are sealed on the end, so I'm not sure if they can be lubricated very effectively or not, but its worth a try!! I think some really light oil or even graphite would work best

So i should probably pick up a new cable?
Purplecomputer
03-06-2012, 01:48 PM #5

(03-06-2012, 01:36 PM)sassparilla_kid I was told these cables are sealed on the end, so I'm not sure if they can be lubricated very effectively or not, but its worth a try!! I think some really light oil or even graphite would work best

So i should probably pick up a new cable?

sassparilla_kid
diesel > all other fuels

1,618
03-06-2012, 04:20 PM #6
I still think it would be easier to just try lubricating it or something first

-1982 300D Turbo, 280k miles, ALDA apparently maxxed, fram 8038, 12 lbs boost, non-egr manifolds, W/M injection, 4 brake light mod, Gen II w126 front rotors/calipers, 4-speed swap
In the works: A/W IC, adjust pump, turbo rebuild (w/60 trim comp wheel)
-1980 300SD, 110k, project car. Goal is to get it lookin' like it did on the showroom floor (body and interior wise, not necessarily under the hood )
-1974 240D, FRESH PAINT!!!!!!
sassparilla_kid
03-06-2012, 04:20 PM #6

I still think it would be easier to just try lubricating it or something first


-1982 300D Turbo, 280k miles, ALDA apparently maxxed, fram 8038, 12 lbs boost, non-egr manifolds, W/M injection, 4 brake light mod, Gen II w126 front rotors/calipers, 4-speed swap
In the works: A/W IC, adjust pump, turbo rebuild (w/60 trim comp wheel)
-1980 300SD, 110k, project car. Goal is to get it lookin' like it did on the showroom floor (body and interior wise, not necessarily under the hood )
-1974 240D, FRESH PAINT!!!!!!

Hercules
GT2559V

219
03-06-2012, 04:37 PM #7
Lube the cable with very lite oil,10wt.or less.This usually only works if noise is the problem. Broken strands in cable causes jumping,(fix ),new cable.
Hercules
03-06-2012, 04:37 PM #7

Lube the cable with very lite oil,10wt.or less.This usually only works if noise is the problem. Broken strands in cable causes jumping,(fix ),new cable.

willbhere4u
Six in a row make her go!

2,507
03-06-2012, 06:19 PM #8
^^^Either that or a graphite powder lube

1987 300SDL 6spd manual om606.962 swap project
1985 300td euro 5spd wagon running
willbhere4u
03-06-2012, 06:19 PM #8

^^^Either that or a graphite powder lube


1987 300SDL 6spd manual om606.962 swap project
1985 300td euro 5spd wagon running

Purplecomputer
Slowness 220D

897
03-07-2012, 10:03 AM #9
Thanks guys. Ill see if lubricating works.
Purplecomputer
03-07-2012, 10:03 AM #9

Thanks guys. Ill see if lubricating works.

 
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