How tough is it to replace a cable. The odometer seems to be accurate but the speed reading bounces all over the dial. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
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How tough is it to replace a cable. The odometer seems to be accurate but the speed reading bounces all over the dial. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
its easy glen, unscrew the cable from behind speedo and on the drivers front wheel take the grease cap off and remove cotter pin. pull cable out from under dash.
It's a 1 hr job at most. The driver's wheel hub has a small C clip that seems to want to get lost as soon as one pops it off. You may be able to clean and relubricate the old one - if your into the green, recycle thing. Believe T3 cables are longer if you want to move Speedo to right side.
If your speedo is mounted on the right (tach in the middle), then get a cable for a bus - it's slightly longer and will fit better.
If the speedo is mounted on the left (tach in the middle) then a standard beetle sedan cable will suffice.
If the speedo is mounted on the left (tach in the middle) then a standard beetle sedan cable will suffice.
Thanks for the help. Will give it a try this week.
I like to drill a small hole in the wheel end of the cable and use a cotter pin to retain it. I hate those darn c clips!