Pagoda SL Group

W113 Pagoda SL Group => Electrical and Instruments => Topic started by: ptooner on May 27, 2013, 21:43:45

Title: Speedometer Back Cover
Post by: ptooner on May 27, 2013, 21:43:45

Looking at the photos in the tech manual, it appears that there should be a white cover of something like plastic on the rear of my speedometer.  I removed my speedo today to help with my dash recovering and found that whatever had formed the rear cover of my speedo had long since disintegrated.  Has anyone else run into this?  Is there a source for this cover?  It appears to be held in place by a wire ring at the front.  
Thanks
Gerry

Title: Re: speedometer
Post by: franjo_66 on May 27, 2013, 22:27:43

Hi Gerry

Mine were missing as well, lost somewhere in the abyss of a 10 year restoration !
Buds Benz have these available - http://www.budsbenz.com/catalog/200/T%20-%20Dash

Regards
Franjo

Title: Re: speedometer
Post by: 66andBlue on May 27, 2013, 23:09:12

OEM (p/n 0005420556) is no longer available so I wonder what the rubber cover from Bud's looks like. Who has bought one?
Bud's number:  T234-117 $145.00 Speedo & Tach Rubber backing, sold individually.

Title: Re: speedometer
Post by: ptooner on May 28, 2013, 21:53:10

Quote from: 66andBlue on May 27, 2013, 23:09:12

OEM (p/n 0005420556) is no longer available so I wonder what the rubber cover from Bud's looks like. Who has bought one?
Bud's number:  T234-117 $145.00 Speedo & Tach Rubber backing, sold individually.

I called Buds today to order some other miscellany and asked if the price was accurate on the backings.  They said it was.  I'll be finding some other way to cover mine as I just can't feel good about paying $290 for these things.  Anyone out there with a good suggestion?
Gerry

Title: Re: speedometer
Post by: franjo_66 on May 29, 2013, 00:06:58

Wow, they were "only" $98 each when I last looked several weeks ago.

Attached is a pic (from their website) for reference