Trip odometer broken
03-26-2009 | 09:57 PM
#16
Drifting
Joined: Aug 2006
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From: South Bay, Los Angeles
I just ordered from odogears. If I eff it up, I can still take it to NoHo.
Anybody got any recommendations for lubrication? My expectation is that it's just brown generic auto grease, but that seems too heavy. Maybe it's might be the whiter, lighter teflon-fortified stuff. Either way, we need something non-corrosive (reactive) that won't melt the new gears like the old ones.
Anybody got any recommendations for lubrication? My expectation is that it's just brown generic auto grease, but that seems too heavy. Maybe it's might be the whiter, lighter teflon-fortified stuff. Either way, we need something non-corrosive (reactive) that won't melt the new gears like the old ones.
03-27-2009 | 01:52 AM
#17
Burning Brakes
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I did both on my race car so I could keep track of the miles on my new motor. The little gear was a gummy bear and all chewed up. The big one looked fine but was very soft. They are cheap so change both while you have it apart.
Take your time with the trim ring so you don't chew it up too bad. Once apart take your time. Its really easy for the most part.
Jeff
Take your time with the trim ring so you don't chew it up too bad. Once apart take your time. Its really easy for the most part.
Jeff
03-31-2009 | 01:45 PM
#18
Drifting
Joined: Aug 2006
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From: South Bay, Los Angeles
I just ordered from odogears. If I eff it up, I can still take it to NoHo.
Anybody got any recommendations for lubrication? My expectation is that it's just brown generic auto grease, but that seems too heavy. Maybe it's might be the whiter, lighter teflon-fortified stuff. Either way, we need something non-corrosive (reactive) that won't melt the new gears like the old ones.
Anybody got any recommendations for lubrication? My expectation is that it's just brown generic auto grease, but that seems too heavy. Maybe it's might be the whiter, lighter teflon-fortified stuff. Either way, we need something non-corrosive (reactive) that won't melt the new gears like the old ones.
Our gears have graphite mixed in and do not require any additional lubricant.
Regards,
Darren Shackelford
Odometer Gears Ltd.
Answered my own question
05-09-2009 | 07:47 PM
#19
Three Wheelin'
Joined: Sep 2003
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From: Westlake Village, CA
odo stopped working today and found this helpful thread.
Can anyone tell me whats the story regarding the "other" gear in there? I figure its worth doing while its apart but I'm not planning to disassemble the speedo until I get the parts.
Secondly, I don't really get the speedo needle assembly and disassembly tips. How do you twist and push down at the same time or pull and twist at same time? Do you have to do something to hold the pin in place as this is done?
Can anyone tell me whats the story regarding the "other" gear in there? I figure its worth doing while its apart but I'm not planning to disassemble the speedo until I get the parts.
Secondly, I don't really get the speedo needle assembly and disassembly tips. How do you twist and push down at the same time or pull and twist at same time? Do you have to do something to hold the pin in place as this is done?
06-23-2009 | 03:34 PM
#20
Drifting
Joined: Aug 2006
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From: South Bay, Los Angeles
Just wanted to follow up with two shout outs:
1) I chickened out on the repair and returned the gears to Odometer Gears in slightly more than 30 days for a full refund. Customer service is put to the test with returns, and they are great!
2) We seem to have an alternate LA resource to North Hollywood for those in the South Bay and OC. I took it to Rudy at Paul's Speedometer in Redondo Beach. I think he's German and had his own 930 parked there, so I felt he knew his way around VDO instruments. A little arrogant, but prompt, reasonable service:
http://local.yahoo.com/info-20499564...do+Beach%2C+CA
BTW- my speedo removal took 1 minute. Just a slight twist and pull. No screwdriver prying nonsense. I think I was a bit lucky.
1) I chickened out on the repair and returned the gears to Odometer Gears in slightly more than 30 days for a full refund. Customer service is put to the test with returns, and they are great!
2) We seem to have an alternate LA resource to North Hollywood for those in the South Bay and OC. I took it to Rudy at Paul's Speedometer in Redondo Beach. I think he's German and had his own 930 parked there, so I felt he knew his way around VDO instruments. A little arrogant, but prompt, reasonable service:
http://local.yahoo.com/info-20499564...do+Beach%2C+CA
BTW- my speedo removal took 1 minute. Just a slight twist and pull. No screwdriver prying nonsense. I think I was a bit lucky.
