1. In addition to checking the angle drive, you might check the lower speedo cable. I have had several lower speedo cables croak on me and the diagnosis is quite simple (the cable is also a lot cheaper than the angle drive). Incidentally, my lower speedo failure problem appears to be due to lubricating the angle drive too much (my shop gives my angle drive a shot with each oil change). As a result of grease being pushed into the angle drive, the excess appears to push up the lower speedo cable causing it to foul. I uspect that if I simply have them disconnect the speedo cable before lubing the angle drive the problem will be solved as the excess grease won't foul the lower speedo cable. Maybe a lighter lube would be beneficial as well. Knut --- In dmcnews@xxxx, "Marc A. Levy" <malevy@xxxx> wrote: > 1. You probably need a new angle drive > > 2. You need to upgrade your plastic clutch line to a steel braided. > > Both parts can be purchased from your favorite DMC parts vendor. > > -----Original Message----- > From: Mike Allred [mailto:mallred@xxxx] > Sent: Wednesday, September 19, 2001 2:26 PM > To: dmcnews@xxxx > Subject: [DML] Dead speedo and hard shifting > > > I have two problems; 1- speedometer just stopped working, the needle > just > doesn't work. 2- Manual transmission is hard to get into gear when it > gets > hot. When cold it shifts just fine. > > Can anyone shed any light on my problem. > > Mike