Re activating speedo and bottom ball joints
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Re activating speedo and bottom ball joints
After my van had a long sleep - welder had a heart attack, then we had lockdown - I noticed speedo not working. Checked cable, tick, changed routing, making sure not trapped between spare wheel and cradle - it was - tick. Still not working. After much dismantling and bad language, perusal of the internet revealed a post which suggested driving at 50 and slapping instrument binnacle hard. Its one of the few things I've fixed by hitting it. Needed a few repeats, but now fine. Tip. Find empty straight road. Other fixes from the internet, including being able to remove bottom ball joint from hub without a big press proved less reliable.
Re: Re activating speedo and bottom ball joints
Bottom ball joint removal without a press dead easy. A big feck off sledgehammer will do. Go to web for details.
I also managed to press in a new lower ball joint with a club hammer and modified cold chisel.
Regards
Stuart
I also managed to press in a new lower ball joint with a club hammer and modified cold chisel.
Regards
Stuart
MaxStu
1989 DJ 2.1 Auto Leisuredrive rusty bucket.
1987 DG1.9 LPG Auto Autosleeper
"Blissfully happy in your presence".
1989 DJ 2.1 Auto Leisuredrive rusty bucket.
1987 DG1.9 LPG Auto Autosleeper
"Blissfully happy in your presence".