removing speedometer
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removing speedometer
What's the procedure for removing the speedometer in an 1980 911??? My speedometer worksbut I want to get the odometer working again....it quit some time ago. How tough of a job is it and is there any links that give some help??? Thanks-----
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its easy ... it is just press fit in .. see if you can work any of them out with your finger nails .. usually the clock gives first , then just reach your hand in and pop them out from behind working your way over.
if the light bulbs are like the ones on my SC they can be a bit tricks . you will see a very smal bezel around where the lights are .. that is actually a sleepve .. you have to pry it up with a swiss army knife or someting and remove the lights .. good opportunity to replace the bulbs.
i would be surprised if hollywood speedometer doesnt have a write up somewhere.
if the light bulbs are like the ones on my SC they can be a bit tricks . you will see a very smal bezel around where the lights are .. that is actually a sleepve .. you have to pry it up with a swiss army knife or someting and remove the lights .. good opportunity to replace the bulbs.
i would be surprised if hollywood speedometer doesnt have a write up somewhere.
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also, if the clock or speedo are stuck tight you can gingerly use a scewdriver *with a towel to cushion and protect the dash and instrument and carefully pry it out making sure you pry a small amount as you make your way around the instrument - this technique is explained somewhere - works well and saves your fingernails from splitting.
one the clock is out you can push the speedo out from behind- make sure you take a photo of diagram the wire connections as there are several and don't want to mix them up
one the clock is out you can push the speedo out from behind- make sure you take a photo of diagram the wire connections as there are several and don't want to mix them up
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I would be afraid of scratching something with a screwdriver...
When I removed mine, the clock came out easily, then I was able to reach behind the speedo and push it out slowly.
I did have to pry the tachometer out, so I first tried an old credit card rather than a screwdriver, but I had the best luck using one of those plastic trim removal tools. The plastic is soft so it won't scratch anything.
I got my set from Griot's Garage I think - but they are sold all over - typically as a set with differing angles and shapes for various trim pieces.
When I removed mine, the clock came out easily, then I was able to reach behind the speedo and push it out slowly.
I did have to pry the tachometer out, so I first tried an old credit card rather than a screwdriver, but I had the best luck using one of those plastic trim removal tools. The plastic is soft so it won't scratch anything.
I got my set from Griot's Garage I think - but they are sold all over - typically as a set with differing angles and shapes for various trim pieces.
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***you can also wrap the blade of the screwdriver with black electrical tape**
to protect the dash and instrument bezel - this technique works really well and i never had to use it until i came across a 991 i owned years ago where the instruments seemed welded into place - they wouldn't budge -
using the screw driver gives great leaverage and pops them right out - that link bove shows no protection for the dash or instrument bezel which can crack.
to protect the dash and instrument bezel - this technique works really well and i never had to use it until i came across a 991 i owned years ago where the instruments seemed welded into place - they wouldn't budge -
using the screw driver gives great leaverage and pops them right out - that link bove shows no protection for the dash or instrument bezel which can crack.
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I would be afraid of scratching something with a screwdriver...
When I removed mine, the clock came out easily, then I was able to reach behind the speedo and push it out slowly.
I did have to pry the tachometer out, so I first tried an old credit card rather than a screwdriver, but I had the best luck using one of those plastic trim removal tools. The plastic is soft so it won't scratch anything.
I got my set from Griot's Garage I think - but they are sold all over - typically as a set with differing angles and shapes for various trim pieces.
When I removed mine, the clock came out easily, then I was able to reach behind the speedo and push it out slowly.
I did have to pry the tachometer out, so I first tried an old credit card rather than a screwdriver, but I had the best luck using one of those plastic trim removal tools. The plastic is soft so it won't scratch anything.
I got my set from Griot's Garage I think - but they are sold all over - typically as a set with differing angles and shapes for various trim pieces.
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have to try this next time i get together with the guys - of course i'll suggest we use one of their cars.
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I actually just completed the repair of my odometer with a new gear that I got from Zims. It was actually fairly easy. The toughest part was the front bezel, getting it off and then back on....but not that difficult. The instructions even came with the new gear. Don't be afraid to give it a try if you need the odometer repaired on your 911.