[W126 Coupe] Speedometer Problem

[Markus Meyer]

Why not buy a 560 one in MPH/KPH?

Markus

On Sun, Mar 28, 2010 at 7:57 AM, Dan Gardner <cruftsk9 at tpg.com.au> wrote:


>

> Hi Folks

>

>   My current speedometer had a face in MPH but was sratched out and roughly

> painted with black paint, the inner ring is in KPH (which I need for

> Australian roads),the odometer stopped  working and the needle had been

> damaged & bent.I had tried to straighten it using a small spoon but despite

> being extra carefull  it snapped.I cannot seem to find any speedometer parts

> for sale.Options are

>   A: Buy a used 560 one in KPH   (found just one and they want $400 AUD

> more than double a 420 one)

>   B: Buy new aftermarket faces/dials for all the gauges and get repaires

> done.

>   C: Buy a 420/380/500 ($195/$175 AUD)one that only goes to 240kph (so non

> original)and use adjustment device from Dakota Digital ($ 70 US +$70 US

> Postage)

>   Any sugestions gratefully received.

>

>                                                       Kind Regards Dan 1986

> 560SEC Euro (220kw)

>

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