I've been warned against putting a liquid such as oil or the other stuff you mention - was told the fluid can be forced into the speedo head and fluid will be splashed inside the speedo -
I believe the bouncing is thought to be caused by a sticking speedo cable - if turns smoothly then sticks causing the speedo needle to slow then release suddenly. Larry T (66 MGB, 74 911, 91 300D) www.youroil.net for Oil Analysis and Weber Parts Test Results http://members.rennlist.com/oil PORSCHE POSTERS! youroil.net 800-583-8601 Weber Carb Info http://members.rennlist.com/webercarbs ----- Original Message ----- From: "Craig McCluskey" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "mercedes" <mercedes@okiebenz.com> Sent: Wednesday, July 02, 2008 1:35 AM Subject: [MBZ] Bouncing speedometer needle > Our '82 240D/3.0 periodically has a bouncing speedometer needle. I've > thought of pulling the instrument cluster and then pulling the center of > the speedometer cable out and dousing it with "Zoom-Spout Turbine Oil" > while I was re-inserting it. > > Is this an appropriate treatment? I have some white lithium grease around > here (if I can ever find it!), too. > > > Craig > > _______________________________________ > http://www.okiebenz.com > For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ > For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
