Dave, The square rod, which is actually a short length of cable, is an intragetal part of the drive and is not repairable. You have several options including have yours refurbishing, or purchase a new unit. Check your favorate DeLorean parts dealer for a details. "We're here to help you" DMC Help / De Lorean Services / <dmchelp@xxxx> Web Site: <www.deloreanservices.com> ----- Original Message ----- From: <Delorean17@xxxx> To: <dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Saturday, November 11, 2000 4:38 PM Subject: [DML] Angle drive question > Hello, > Now that my car is driveable again I want to get the speedometer fixed > before I put any miles on it(no movement at all right now). I removed the > lower cable where it meets the angle drive and spun it with my hand and the > speedometer showed movement so I know there must be something wrong with the > drive. > I removed the wheel and found that the long square rod that connects the > plastic cup to the drive gear was missing. I also removed the angle drive > and it spins freely and looks to be in good shape. Does this mean that my > angle drive is unrepairable or can I just install a new rod? I dont see it > in the parts manual. Does anyone have a spare rod they would sell? >