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Subject:Re: "C"-Clip
From:Rob
Date:Wed, 27 Dec 2006 20:04:44 -0800

At  12/27/2006 07:53 PM,Chris Snyder wrote:
>Hey, everyone. Hope everybody got what was on their "Wish list".
>
>Does anyone have an extra "C"-clip for the speedometer cable where it is
>driven from the Driver's front wheel? I repacked the  front wheel bearings and
>didn't see one but now when I drive my 1987 Wolfburg I don't know how fast I'm
>going. It is an automatic trannie.
>
>I used a bread wrapper tie to wrap around the Speedo cable and it seems to be
>doing the job so far.
>
>Anyone know the size or how I can buy one?? I would gladly pay for one if
>they have an extra.
>
>Thanks in advance,
>
>Chris

At  7/12/2006 07:58 PM, BenT Syncro wrote:
>On 7/12/06, Rob <becida@comcast.net> wrote:
>>What do I need for a clip or whatever to hold the speedometer cable
>>in the wheel dust cap?
>
>It's just a simple circlip.
>
>BenT

I went shopping at the only local hardware store, the 3/16" clip is
the one you need.
13 cents ea, you might buy more than one as they are easy to lose.