Date:         Tue, 14 Oct 1997 08:00:29 -0600
Reply-To:     Stephen Jones <sjones@TETONDATA.COM>
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From:         Stephen Jones <sjones@TETONDATA.COM>
Organization: Teton Data Systems
Subject:      Speedo cable noise
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I had to remove the instrument panel to fix a problem with a windshield
wiper.  (This included diconnecting the speedometer cable) After
reassembling, I noticed a grinding / rattling coming from the instrument
panel, disconnected the speedometer cable and that's the culprit.
Problem is, I can't figure out how to fix it, and it's very annoying.

It appears that something in the connection is grinding, but I can't
figure out if that connection comes apart w/out breaking.  I tried
blowing it out w/ high pressure air.  I tried a squirt of WD-40.

Has anyone experienced this?

Can I remove the plastic 'spinny part' (Technical Term) in the connector
without breaking it to see what could be making the noise?

Any suggestions?

Thanks,
Stephen Jones
'87 Westy
Jackson, WY (The snow has started to fly)