J Roth wrote:
> How wise is it to disassemble the instrument cluster to remove the
> speedometer and lubricate it? I'm aware that the blue "ribbon" may be
> brittle, etc. but the grinding in the speedometer is now so loud it's
> annoying me  - while my wife wonders if it will produce enough friction
> to burst into flames ;-)
>
> Anyone ever done this? If so, words of advice & lubricant used would be
> much appreciated.

The typical way to lubricate a speedo is to get some powdered graphite
in a tube, disconnect the speedometer cable and squirt a bit inside the
hole where the cable connects and a little on the end of the cable.

I wouldn't use the graphite/oil combo lubricants...just powdered
graphite...a little goes a long way, no fluid to create other problems.

Reconnect and drive a bit...if it needs a bit more, try it again.

I've never found it necessary to disassemble to do this.

While the sound is annoying I don't think there is a risk of heat or fire.

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Wil

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