Anybody know where I can get a speedometer needle?
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Anybody know where I can get a speedometer needle?
Maybe someone has an extra one lying around they would sell? Or does anyone know where I can buy one? I called a couple of speedo shops but no luck.
Thanks,
Alan
Thanks,
Alan
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No the PO actually broke the needle in half and somehow glued it back together. But the needle is not straight and it drives me nuts. I figure there must be some sitting around off old broken speedometers. I'll live with it or try to straighten it before I buy the whole unit. I imagine they are expensive.
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They are not that expensive. I boght an entire replacement speedo from a local wrecker for $75.
I just started parting out my project car and the speedometer is in really nice shape. If you are interested just send me a PM.
I just started parting out my project car and the speedometer is in really nice shape. If you are interested just send me a PM.
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Removing a used needle is fraught with potential frustration. You must be able to buy a new one from the dealer. They are fragile, they are sensitive to weight also. I have a friend who glued his and the weight of the glue causes it to read 10mph lower than actual. If you have the *****, any 944 needle works.
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Originally Posted by heinrich
Removing a used needle is fraught with potential frustration. You must be able to buy a new one from the dealer. They are fragile, they are sensitive to weight also. I have a friend who glued his and the weight of the glue causes it to read 10mph lower than actual. If you have the *****, any 944 needle works.
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Thanks guys - I'll make a few phone calls to Hollywood Speedometer and the dealer. Strange but I never even think about trying the Porsche dealer for parts. If not I'll buy the whole unit eventually. Good to know that a 944 needle works too.
I'll let you guys know if I can find a place that sells the needles.
I'll let you guys know if I can find a place that sells the needles.
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I'd be interested in purchasing just a needle too, so if you get any details please post them here!
I broke my needle in replacing the odometer gear - it came off OK but I couldn't seem to get it back on properly...now it just sits on 0 as I drive....
I broke my needle in replacing the odometer gear - it came off OK but I couldn't seem to get it back on properly...now it just sits on 0 as I drive....
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An ordinary kitchen fork makes an excellent tool for prying off a speedo needle.. First place a sheet of paper or thin card on the face of the speedo to avoid damaging it.
Colin 89GT.
An ordinary kitchen fork makes an excellent tool for prying off a speedo needle.. First place a sheet of paper or thin card on the face of the speedo to avoid damaging it.
Colin 89GT.
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Ok I called 3 speedometer shops and Champion Porsche - nobody wants to sell just the needle. I'll keep looking and let you guys know if I find some.
Colin that is a good tip, I'll try it next time.
Thanks everybody,
Alan
Colin that is a good tip, I'll try it next time.
Thanks everybody,
Alan