Anyone replace the speedo cable?, What am I not getting? |
|
Porsche, and the Porsche crest are registered trademarks of Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG.
This site is not affiliated with Porsche in any way. Its only purpose is to provide an online forum for car enthusiasts. All other trademarks are property of their respective owners. |
|
Anyone replace the speedo cable?, What am I not getting? |
tygaboy |
Mar 7 2017, 09:32 AM
Post
#1
|
914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,323 Joined: 6-October 15 From: Petaluma, CA Member No.: 19,241 Region Association: Northern California |
I'm working on my '74 1.8 and among other things, the speedo cable housing was cracked at the angle drive so I ordered a new one from Pelican.
I go to replace it by cutting the damaged end off and pulling the cable into the cabin. I haven't yet disconnected the other end from the speedo. I figured I'd do all the dirty work under the car first. As I go to feed the new cable from under the car into the interior, the end that connects to the speedo won't fit through the opening in the firewall - it's too big. The end that connects to the trans is even bigger. The Hayes manual is no help. Not even a picture. NOTE: I purchased the cheap GEMO product vs OEM. Later today I hope to pull the speedo end and see if it's smaller but has anyone had this same issue or am I missing something simple here...? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/WTF.gif) I'll also call Pelican and see if they can help. Thanks, Chris Attached thumbnail(s) |
Dave_Darling |
Mar 7 2017, 03:44 PM
Post
#2
|
914 Idiot Group: Members Posts: 14,991 Joined: 9-January 03 From: Silicon Valley / Kailua-Kona Member No.: 121 Region Association: Northern California |
The cable gets fed in from the engine bay. Best to remove any center console and center tray/seat, and pull up the carpet over the top of the tunnel.
The old cable pulls out from the engine bay side as well. Some (?) cables seem to ship with the big fat rubber cover on the wrong end. It should face the speedometer end, and hook over the tube coming out of the firewall. I have been able to pull the boot (the cover) off and put it back on the other way around. --DD |
VaccaRabite |
Mar 8 2017, 08:49 AM
Post
#3
|
En Garde! Group: Admin Posts: 13,465 Joined: 15-December 03 From: Dallastown, PA Member No.: 1,435 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
The cable gets fed in from the engine bay. Best to remove any center console and center tray/seat, and pull up the carpet over the top of the tunnel. The old cable pulls out from the engine bay side as well. Some (?) cables seem to ship with the big fat rubber cover on the wrong end. It should face the speedometer end, and hook over the tube coming out of the firewall. I have been able to pull the boot (the cover) off and put it back on the other way around. --DD Mine was like this. I found it REALLY vexing as I was not able to get the boot off to flip it. Zach |
Lo-Fi Version | Time is now: 16th June 2024 - 11:20 AM |
All rights reserved 914World.com © since 2002 |
914World.com is the fastest growing online 914 community! We have it all, classifieds, events, forums, vendors, parts, autocross, racing, technical articles, events calendar, newsletter, restoration, gallery, archives, history and more for your Porsche 914 ... |