Switching speedo needles

[Perry, Christoper (EDS)]

I have had success with using small needle-nosed pliers to hold the pin
while applying a gentle twisting/pulling motion to the needle assembly.

Chris Perry

-----Original Message-----
From: Konstantin Bogach [mailto:konstantin.bogach at morganstanley.com]
Sent: Tuesday, January 08, 2002 3:52 PM
To: tlum at flash.net
Cc: quattro at audifans.com
Subject: Re: Switching speedo needles


I removed it on my 200tq '89 from third attempt.  Twice I tried to pull it
off
without any success. Third time it came off easily (no tools, just hands).
I did
not experiment any further to figure out why  it was binding.  The pin is
absolutly straight, no notches. It seems to me it just tight hole in
plastic.
Maybe you can try to apply a drop of penetrating oil and pull gently while
wiggling?

Good luck.
Konstantin Bogach.


>
> From: Tony Lum <tlum at flash.net>
>
> Hi gang,
>
> Anybody had success removing the needles on their speedometer and/or
> tachometer?  I've tried twice and broken 2 in succession.  I don't dare
> touch my urq's speedo unless I can put it back together successfully.
>
> TIA,
>
> -Tony
> urq #900302
>