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Remove the "face" of the speedometer -w124
Got the speedomert out to fix - but couldn't get to the gears.
Please suggest how I can get the face off - there are two screws, but - how do I remove the needle? Here's a reference for great details - but an older model - face wasn't removed. http://dieselgiant.com/repairyourodometer.htm The gears are just slipping - all seem to be where they should - I just want to "glue" the gears back to the pin. Thanks for the help. Removing the face of the speedometer.
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Thanks for the help Bill Fisher '86 560SL (186K) - Now a 'classic' : Registered as an Historic Vehicle 02 E430 in the stable '14 LS460 (Lexus) - - - - - '95 E420 (198K) found a new home '99 E320 (80K) (gave it's life for me as we hit a bumper) '95 E420 (231K) Sold to a happy buyer, new to Mercedes '90 300E (65K) Sold to an Mercedes Lover '92 190E (215K) - retired to the salvage yard '93 500SEL (214K) - Moved to another family, still runs like a young pup |
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Suggestions appreciated
Is there a way to remove the speedometer pointer (needle)?
Thanks
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Thanks for the help Bill Fisher '86 560SL (186K) - Now a 'classic' : Registered as an Historic Vehicle 02 E430 in the stable '14 LS460 (Lexus) - - - - - '95 E420 (198K) found a new home '99 E320 (80K) (gave it's life for me as we hit a bumper) '95 E420 (231K) Sold to a happy buyer, new to Mercedes '90 300E (65K) Sold to an Mercedes Lover '92 190E (215K) - retired to the salvage yard '93 500SEL (214K) - Moved to another family, still runs like a young pup |
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It just pries off, and pops back on. Get a long broad screwdriver and put it under there and twist. You might want to cover up the face with masking tape to protect it a bit.
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i usually use a common fork from the kitchen, i use a business card under it to prevent any damage to the face. be careful, the needle car go far when it comes off
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1967 250 S 1967 280SE 1968 250S 1971 280 SE 1973 220 1974 280 S 1975 450 SEL 1976 220 D 1979 300SD 1983 300 SD 1985 230 TE euro 1986 280SL 1986 500 SEL euro 1986 190E 2.3 1990 300 SE 2003 C230 K 2004 C230 K 1987 560SEL 1987 300SDL now in canada 2005 C230 1998 C43 AMG Sold to DON 1993 190E 2.6 300TD Former daily driver Totaled current: R320 CDI Ram 2500 Cummins |
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Is odometer problem a common thing on our cars? My '84 190E had a broken odometer when I got it. I got a used speedo at a junk yard, and its trip odometer is messed up. I'll be pulling it back out to thoroughly clean the inside of the cluster cover (previous owner was a smoker) I will be lubing the gears when I take it apart,
One good thing is that the junk yard speedo goes to 140 mph! Makes me feel like I have a real sports car... until I step on the gas that brings the 8V 2.3 to life!
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Common problem - hmmm yes/no
There seems to be manny threads discussing the speedometer - more specific the odometer.
But this car is new to me (1990 300E) and magically the odometer wasn't fully functional when I bought the car. And there were scrape marks on the dash, where the hooks go in. But I will fix the sucker, if I have to replace it. This weekend I'll take it apart again, and remove the needle, as described above. Thanks all for the suggestions.
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Thanks for the help Bill Fisher '86 560SL (186K) - Now a 'classic' : Registered as an Historic Vehicle 02 E430 in the stable '14 LS460 (Lexus) - - - - - '95 E420 (198K) found a new home '99 E320 (80K) (gave it's life for me as we hit a bumper) '95 E420 (231K) Sold to a happy buyer, new to Mercedes '90 300E (65K) Sold to an Mercedes Lover '92 190E (215K) - retired to the salvage yard '93 500SEL (214K) - Moved to another family, still runs like a young pup |
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