Re: [DML] Dead speedo and hard shifting

[knut.s.grimsrud@xxxx]

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