Lifting the gauge needle.

Use 2 metal spoons to lift the needle. Tape the dial surface so it wouldn't be scratched. Put the lip of 2 spoons on opposite side of the needle. Press down on the handles on both sides and they needle will pop right out.

Resoldering is one way of fixing the crack solder joint but it is not for the faint of heart.

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