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Speedo needle in my MK

Posted: Mon Jun 05, 2006 9:26 am
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??

Posted: Mon Jun 05, 2006 11:54 am
by bluemq
swap the dash cluster

$20 at a wrecker

Posted: Mon Jun 05, 2006 2:54 pm
by Screwy
or just take it apaart and swap the needle ;)

Posted: Mon Jun 05, 2006 4:25 pm
by pongo
had the same issue with the one i have now. I just cut a few mm off the end. Works well

Posted: Mon Jun 05, 2006 6:02 pm
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 ;)

Posted: Mon Jun 05, 2006 7:02 pm
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.