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Speedo needle in my MK

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Speedo needle in my MK

Post by Robo Lad »

I've just bought myself an old MK, and noticed that the speedo wasn't quite accurate..
upon closer inspection, i discovered that the needle is bent downwards (pressing against the backing) and therefore sticking...

is there any way this can be fixed??
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Post by bluemq »

swap the dash cluster

$20 at a wrecker
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Post by Screwy »

or just take it apaart and swap the needle ;)
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Post by pongo »

had the same issue with the one i have now. I just cut a few mm off the end. Works well
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Post by Screwy »

you could even straighten the needle if you wanted to using a light amount of heat but obviously take it out of the cluster first ;)
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Post by pongo »

The bloke who had mine b4 me used to bend it out for few days then itd be right for a few months. Not worth the hassle i reckon thats why i cut it.
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