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> speedometer cable replacement, any tricks?
jfort
post Jan 12 2005, 03:33 PM
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I did a search and didn't see anything. Probably too simple, but I can find a way to screw up the easiest task. I am looking at the factory manual. Replacing the speedo cable sounds easy but the pictures are not too good. Can someone describe the process? My gauges are out. Disconnect from transmission and pull it out? Fish the new one from rear to front?
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post Jan 13 2005, 07:53 AM
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At one point, the cables were shipped with the rubber "boot" (goes over the tube where the cable passes through the firewall) on backwards. Check that before you start, or you'll have to take it back out again or mangle things...


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What Dave said. I got one this week that had the boots on backwards. It's impossible to swap the boot that goes on the body without ripping it. (Ask me how I know! (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/sad.gif) )

I didn't use the string method, I just pushed it through. Be sure to tape the speedometer screw ring on to the end of the cable so it doesn't slip off when pushing it through the tunnel.
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jfort   speedometer cable replacement   Jan 12 2005, 03:33 PM
Porsche Rescue   I believe you only need to replace the inner cable...   Jan 12 2005, 03:56 PM
jim912928   I just replaced mine...entire sheath and all. It ...   Jan 12 2005, 04:34 PM
Porsche Rescue   I think Jim has the best advice. If cable is broke...   Jan 12 2005, 04:38 PM
jim912928   The entire speedo cable (sheath/insides/rubber boo...   Jan 12 2005, 04:42 PM
Dave_Darling   At one point, the cables were shipped with the rub...   Jan 12 2005, 04:46 PM
SGB   It wasn't quite as easy for me.... lessons lea...   Jan 12 2005, 04:46 PM
agrump     Jan 13 2005, 07:53 AMjim912928   One thing I'd add about the string method (act...   Jan 13 2005, 09:06 AM
jfort   you guys are great. i appreciate your advice. i...   Jan 13 2005, 12:31 PM
jfort   I ordered and received from PP speedo cable # 914-...   Jan 17 2005, 09:54 AM
jim912928   Sounds like you've got the wrong part. When I...   Jan 17 2005, 12:36 PM
jwalters   http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/e...   Jan 17 2005, 06:13 PM
jim912928   Well, mine slid right out with no problem (speed e...   Jan 17 2005, 07:59 PM
jdamiano   So if you decide to replace your speedometer cable...   Feb 16 2020, 11:09 AM

 

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