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Subject:Re: Speedo needle removal
From:neil
Date:Mon, 25 Sep 2006 11:34:20 -0400

and if ya break it, crazy glue will work. Did that on
mine, though haven't "driven it" yet.

I carefully levered mine off with a piece of smooth
small diam (3-5mm?) metal rod bent at 90 deg.

Cheers,

Neil.

--- John Rodgers <inua@CHARTER.NET> wrote:

> I got a jeweler friend to use a watchmakers gear
> puller to pull mine.
> Worked slick as a whistle.
>
> Be careful handling the thing - it's easily
> broken......... don't ask!
>
> John Rodgers
> 88 GL Driver
>
> Stephen Grisanti wrote:
> > I'm attempting the odometer fix outlined in a
> couple
> > of websites.  I have removed the instrument panel
> from
> > the dash and it's now on the bench, but I've hit a
> > snag; I can't remove the speedometer needle in
> order
> > to get to the speedo face, which will then allow
> me
> > access to the odo innards.  I have misplaced my
> > Bentley (wonder if this step is even in there) and
> > will welcome suggestions from anyone who's made it
> > past this point.  Thanks!
> >
> > Stephen
> >
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