I know the speedo will come out on its own. When it was serviced in Houston they took it out. I'm assuming that when it was put back it was tightened and lubed. The speedo repair guy (It was sent from the garage to this person who specializes in them) said the speedo itself needed some work. Of course he wants he work.

If I did remove the cluster, would I just tighten the cable with a pair of pliers? What kind of lubricatant would I use and where - on the cable? The noise hasn't come back in 8 days now that I'm in a warmer climate. Should I just wait and see if it just doesn't come back at all and if I do that would I be inflicting a bigger problem for me down the road?

THANKS EVERYONE. YOU'RE GREAT!!

Peter