SPEEDO NEEDLE WOBBLE
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SPEEDO NEEDLE WOBBLE
hi i am a newbie owner of a t25 transporter devon conv 1981 1.6 pet
just purchest her and got some problems to fix need help thank you
1 speedo needle moves up & down ie wobbles at any speed do i need new cable or speedo dial ????
2 how do i switch heater/window demister on no switch and seems to be a switch missing on heater controles theirs a open slot for a switch ???????
3 engine is 1.6 petrol air cooled is it ok to run on unleaded or do i need to add aditive ??????
thats all so far sure to be more be gentle with me i am a virgin t25 owner
just purchest her and got some problems to fix need help thank you
1 speedo needle moves up & down ie wobbles at any speed do i need new cable or speedo dial ????
2 how do i switch heater/window demister on no switch and seems to be a switch missing on heater controles theirs a open slot for a switch ???????
3 engine is 1.6 petrol air cooled is it ok to run on unleaded or do i need to add aditive ??????
thats all so far sure to be more be gentle with me i am a virgin t25 owner
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How about introducing yourself first! Oh and by the way I'm the silver fox!
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SILVERFOX2013 wrote:i think i did hi i am a newbie or do i do that on a diffrent post ???Ralf85 wrote:How about introducing yourself first! Oh and by the way I'm the silver fox!
and i called my self silverfox2013 and it was exepted so get use to it ho are you the forum nasty person ????
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Chill out mate. The smiley at the end of the post suggests that it was posted with humour in mind. It's traditional to post a quick blurb of who you are, where you come from. What van you have (pics are great too).
This place is a great for help and info. There's a lot of humour and mickey taking, do try to take it in good spirit, be polite and friendly and you'll receive as much of the above as you can carry.
This place is a great for help and info. There's a lot of humour and mickey taking, do try to take it in good spirit, be polite and friendly and you'll receive as much of the above as you can carry.
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Silverfox.Please stop typing in capitals.This is considered as shouting on tinternet.And honestly we are not deaf.
PS.I have converted both your posts to lowercase
PS.I have converted both your posts to lowercase
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Re: SPEEDO NEEDLE WOBBLE
Just to reply to the original question - needle wobble - it is worth a quick check that the speedo cable is pushed in properly at the back of the dial (simple job). Replacing the cable completely is also quite simple (and cheap) if it comes to that.
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Hi from me - mine bounces, it is the speedo cable in my case. Just replaced mine but it needs jiggling a little
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Re: SPEEDO NEEDLE WOBBLE
Make sure the wheel end of the speedo cable has the c clip on it.it Sticks out of the centre of passenger wheel.The hole should be square.
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RIGHT! HERE'S MY ANSWER........!
...mine used to do just this. As above, checked the front passenger wheel attachment, then I disconnected from binnacle (I think that's the word) end in cab and propped up end of cable virtically. I fashioned a sort of funnel on the cable end using tape, then regularly dripped 3 in 1 oil (any light oil should be ok) down the 'ole! Left it overnight before reconnecting. Did that ten years ago, not had a problem since
Good luck..
...mine used to do just this. As above, checked the front passenger wheel attachment, then I disconnected from binnacle (I think that's the word) end in cab and propped up end of cable virtically. I fashioned a sort of funnel on the cable end using tape, then regularly dripped 3 in 1 oil (any light oil should be ok) down the 'ole! Left it overnight before reconnecting. Did that ten years ago, not had a problem since
Good luck..
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Plasticene is way to make the funnel!
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thank you all for info things to try im sorry if i seemed rude but im not, capitals was a mistake let me try again
my name is rob im 44 years old 45 in august i live in a seaside town worthing west sussex 5 minit drive from beach 10 min in my a type 25
i have two young kids 8 years and 12 me and my son are keen anglers my wife like to come on are fishing trips so as shes got back problems i iv become
a vw virgine for her good a : so iv just picked up my type 25 1981 devon conv pop top recent respray beige comper has few problems but im ok with
that as i payed a reasnable price for her mazy is her name. i have basic macanical knowlage but cant spell my trade is sheet metal fabrication i can weld i have a few tools at home clark small mig welder ark welder bits of sheet metal metal folding tools spaners multi meter ect . but i am learning
all about the t25 and realy needs some help thank you
my name is rob im 44 years old 45 in august i live in a seaside town worthing west sussex 5 minit drive from beach 10 min in my a type 25
i have two young kids 8 years and 12 me and my son are keen anglers my wife like to come on are fishing trips so as shes got back problems i iv become
a vw virgine for her good a : so iv just picked up my type 25 1981 devon conv pop top recent respray beige comper has few problems but im ok with
that as i payed a reasnable price for her mazy is her name. i have basic macanical knowlage but cant spell my trade is sheet metal fabrication i can weld i have a few tools at home clark small mig welder ark welder bits of sheet metal metal folding tools spaners multi meter ect . but i am learning
all about the t25 and realy needs some help thank you
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Hi from a fellow Worthing member!
Will have to arrange a mini meet soon, there's quite a few of us now
Will have to arrange a mini meet soon, there's quite a few of us now
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hi southernsparky yer have to meet come and have a look mine and maybe you can point at whats what or missing lol thanks robsouthernsparky wrote:Hi from a fellow Worthing member!
Will have to arrange a mini meet soon, there's quite a few of us now
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Welcome Silverfox
Mine does that, I bought a new cable ages ago - just haven't been arsed to fit it yet....
Mine does that, I bought a new cable ages ago - just haven't been arsed to fit it yet....
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