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Speedometer cable. Flat and/or square.

Speedometer cable. Flat and/or square.

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07-13-2011, 02:00 AM #1
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I pulled the speedometer cable from my parts-car, as it was looking brand new. The one that sat on the forest-gearbox was full of rust, and didn't have the threaded part on the speedometer end.

I pulled it out, and was prepared to fit the "new" one.

To sum things up.. It's different.

The one from my parts-car has a flat, wide end. The one that sat on the trans has a smaller end, probably the same size as the cable end which goes in the speedometer.

My parts car is 1983, the forest engine is 1984. Did they change the cable for the 1984-models and onwards, or is it just random?
-rolfi

1980 Mercedes-Benz 300D (US-spec)
+BMW E12, E21, E28, E30 and E32
rolfi
07-13-2011, 02:00 AM #1

I pulled the speedometer cable from my parts-car, as it was looking brand new. The one that sat on the forest-gearbox was full of rust, and didn't have the threaded part on the speedometer end.

I pulled it out, and was prepared to fit the "new" one.

To sum things up.. It's different.

The one from my parts-car has a flat, wide end. The one that sat on the trans has a smaller end, probably the same size as the cable end which goes in the speedometer.

My parts car is 1983, the forest engine is 1984. Did they change the cable for the 1984-models and onwards, or is it just random?

-rolfi

1980 Mercedes-Benz 300D (US-spec)
+BMW E12, E21, E28, E30 and E32

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07-13-2011, 07:42 AM #2
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I had and 82 and 83 with the new style. I thought they had changed it in around 81.
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07-13-2011, 07:42 AM #2

I had and 82 and 83 with the new style. I thought they had changed it in around 81.

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07-13-2011, 08:09 AM #3
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Du må nokk ha ny type kabel. eller bytte det bakerste lokket på girkassa.
BRABUS
07-13-2011, 08:09 AM #3

Du må nokk ha ny type kabel. eller bytte det bakerste lokket på girkassa.

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My 300D is Onion-yellow!

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07-13-2011, 08:40 AM #4
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Thanks. Does anyone know the part number for the new-style cable? Thinking about ordering it from autohausaz.com, together with the rear subframe mounts, both rear brake hoses and the cable for the transmission.

I've ordered parts for my E32 750i from them before, as it was cheap as hell and they had everything in stock. The quality of the parts I recieved was also good. The price of the parts from autohausaz is less than half of the prices for the same parts here in Norway. As it is a old car, I'm pretty sure that the parts is not in stock and will have to be ordered.. So the wait would be the same...


EDIT: Wow, that made me look like a spammer.. But I'm just writing down my thoughts Smile
This post was last modified: 07-13-2011, 08:42 AM by rolfi.
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1980 Mercedes-Benz 300D (US-spec)
+BMW E12, E21, E28, E30 and E32
rolfi
07-13-2011, 08:40 AM #4

Thanks. Does anyone know the part number for the new-style cable? Thinking about ordering it from autohausaz.com, together with the rear subframe mounts, both rear brake hoses and the cable for the transmission.

I've ordered parts for my E32 750i from them before, as it was cheap as hell and they had everything in stock. The quality of the parts I recieved was also good. The price of the parts from autohausaz is less than half of the prices for the same parts here in Norway. As it is a old car, I'm pretty sure that the parts is not in stock and will have to be ordered.. So the wait would be the same...


EDIT: Wow, that made me look like a spammer.. But I'm just writing down my thoughts Smile

-rolfi

1980 Mercedes-Benz 300D (US-spec)
+BMW E12, E21, E28, E30 and E32

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07-18-2011, 09:24 AM #5
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The square and slotted versions could be found on all years. Which one are you looking for exactly? Email autohaus and let them know which one you are looking for specifically, tell them to have the ware house eyeball it for you. They did this for me and worked like a champ. Be aware that they also come in diff lengths.
1987 300D Sturmmachine
1991 300D Nearly Perfect
1985 300D Weekend/Camping/Dog car
1974 L508D Motoroam Monarch "NightMare"
OBK #42
winmutt
07-18-2011, 09:24 AM #5

The square and slotted versions could be found on all years. Which one are you looking for exactly? Email autohaus and let them know which one you are looking for specifically, tell them to have the ware house eyeball it for you. They did this for me and worked like a champ. Be aware that they also come in diff lengths.

1987 300D Sturmmachine
1991 300D Nearly Perfect
1985 300D Weekend/Camping/Dog car
1974 L508D Motoroam Monarch "NightMare"
OBK #42

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My 300D is Onion-yellow!

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07-21-2011, 03:01 AM #6
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I need the square one.

I found the part number for (what I'm pretty sure is) the square one. The order is shipped, so I hope it's correct both end-wise and lengthwise. I'll post an update when I recieve it Smile
-rolfi

1980 Mercedes-Benz 300D (US-spec)
+BMW E12, E21, E28, E30 and E32
rolfi
07-21-2011, 03:01 AM #6

I need the square one.

I found the part number for (what I'm pretty sure is) the square one. The order is shipped, so I hope it's correct both end-wise and lengthwise. I'll post an update when I recieve it Smile

-rolfi

1980 Mercedes-Benz 300D (US-spec)
+BMW E12, E21, E28, E30 and E32

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08-02-2011, 10:38 AM #7
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1235428207 Speedometer Cable; 1460mm

Is the part number for the square one Smile It did fit perfectly. The speedo is shows a good 10-15km/h more than actual speed, but that's fine. Atleast it works Big Grin
-rolfi

1980 Mercedes-Benz 300D (US-spec)
+BMW E12, E21, E28, E30 and E32
rolfi
08-02-2011, 10:38 AM #7

1235428207 Speedometer Cable; 1460mm

Is the part number for the square one Smile It did fit perfectly. The speedo is shows a good 10-15km/h more than actual speed, but that's fine. Atleast it works Big Grin

-rolfi

1980 Mercedes-Benz 300D (US-spec)
+BMW E12, E21, E28, E30 and E32

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09-09-2011, 03:49 AM #8
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I got the 123 524 8007 cable (a COFLE Italy equivalent) 1384mm for my 5-speed Getrag in the w123. It's square.
1982 s123 300TD TurboDiesel (US Spec) in France
vstef_is
09-09-2011, 03:49 AM #8

I got the 123 524 8007 cable (a COFLE Italy equivalent) 1384mm for my 5-speed Getrag in the w123. It's square.

1982 s123 300TD TurboDiesel (US Spec) in France

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