Pagoda SL Group

W113 Pagoda SL Group => Drive train, fuel, suspension, steering & brakes => Topic started by: ncsurfer on December 18, 2014, 15:00:03

Title: Noise from the speedometer?
Post by: ncsurfer on December 18, 2014, 15:00:03

Hi Everyone,
I am restoring my interior and dash and while I have the speedometer out of the dash, I am trying to fix a noise that starts around 45mph. I pulled the cable out and inspected it. It is in good shape and no problems. (I would like an opinion on what type grease/graphite to use on the cable before re-installing it). I think the noise is in the speedometer head. The oil/grease that has leaked out of the small hole at the base of it is dry and gummed up. Same on the mileage gears. My question is: should I squirt some new oil/grease/graphite into the small hole?(see pics.) Any suggestions? Type of lube? Thanks......

Title: Re: Noise from the speedometer?
Post by: ctaylor738 on December 18, 2014, 15:38:01

I've used synthetic ATF with good results in both the cable and speedo.

Title: Re: Noise from the speedometer?
Post by: ncsurfer on December 18, 2014, 15:51:52

Thanks, I will try that..... Just squirt some in the small hole of the speedometer?

Title: Re: Noise from the speedometer?
Post by: ctaylor738 on December 19, 2014, 01:58:09

Well, try to get some lube on anything that moves.