How do I remove the speedo cable.

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Jun 20, 2006 | 05:40 PM

munday

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How do I remove the speedo cable.

There looks to be a grommet through the firewall. I don't want to break the grommet. Is there a special way to loosen that grommet.

Jun 20, 2006 | 06:03 PM

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From: Foxfield CO 1970 Convertible

If it's original, it's probably baked and hardened to the consistency of steel. In that case, you'll probably have to remove it in pieces with a pliers.

Those grommets are cheap. It might be better just to replace it...

Jun 20, 2006 | 06:14 PM

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okay i'll be back i like breaking stuff. and it's as hard as abs.

Jun 21, 2006 | 12:47 PM

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yup, mine took a beating when I replaced my speedo cable.

Jun 21, 2006 | 08:57 PM

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okay damnit, now where does it go. Do I have to remove the dash to get to it?

Jun 22, 2006 | 07:49 PM

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okay damnit, now where does it go. Do I have to remove the dash to get to it?

To get to what? Aren't you looking at the grommet from the engine compartment?

Jun 22, 2006 | 08:37 PM

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Originally Posted by munday

There looks to be a grommet through the firewall. I don't want to break the grommet. Is there a special way to loosen that grommet.

The speedo grommet on my 78' had a steel washer with spring type fingers molded into the rubber. Use a screw driver and pry it out of the hole in the firewall.