Re: [DML] Angle Drive Problems

[mike.griese@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx]

Mike - Have you checked the rest of the speedometer system to 
make sure it is turning freely?  If you take the lower cable off
at the angle drive, you should be able to turn the inner cable 
freely with your fingertips - in either direction.  If you can't, 
you will need to figure out where the cables are binding - the 
lower cable, the lambda counter or the upper cable.  

If you find a binding cable, you can pull the inner cable out of 
the sleeve.  Examine it closely to make sure the cable isn't unwinding.  
There should also be no broken strands.  If you find either of these, 
replace the cable.  Otherwise, clean the cable with brake cleaner 
(both the inner cable and the sleeve), let them air dry well, and 
relubricate them with an appropriate lubricant.  I like graphite 
since it won't thicken up with cooler weather, but you can 
check with any autoparts store for a recommendation.  Reinstall
the cable and try spinning it again.  If it is still stiff, there is another 
component that is binding.  Keep going until you have gone through
all of the components in the system.  

As a final check, I like to unhook the lower cable at the lambda 
switch and see if the cable spins freely back to the angle drive.
You will need to remove the plastic cap first, of course.

--
Mike


-------------- Original message from "Michael & Denise" <luckeys71@xxxxxxx>: -------------- 


> 
> 
> Hi gang, 
> My problems with the speedometer angle drive continue as I have now broken my 
> second one without understanding the source of the problem. I replaced my last 
> one with another new one and everything was working fine until I had the car on 
> interstate for about 30 minutes when the speedo needle dropped and inspection of 
> the front wheel showed it had again broken off inside of the plastic cap over 
> the front hub. I believe several other members have had this problem and I'm 
> hoping someone can give me some advice as I now try and install another angle 
> drive without the same situation occurring. 
> At least I got it working for about an hour or so! 
> Thanks, 
> Mike 
> #3760 
> 

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