engine and drivetrain Crazy speedo man.

[Biemenstien]

Speedometer not speedo, it's way too cold for that.

The other day my speedometer stopped working, when I began investigating I found that the set pin where the business end inserts into the transmission is missing.

I have been trying to find one and have looked in all the regular on-line spots.

Can anybody provide me with a lead on finding one or know what size it might be so I can source one locally.

Happy Holidays.

[BillWilliams]

I believe that "business end" is part of the speedo cable.

[Bill_Riblett]

Bill, he needs the little 'bolt' that locks the cable end in place. I can't remember if that is just a bolt or if it is special. Looks like it an M6x15 if it just a bolt.

[Biemenstien]

Ya... 6mm seems about right.

It's the set screw / bolt that screws in horizontally after you insert the speedo in the tranny hole.

[BillWilliams]

I dont believe there is much special to it.

That bolt ends just snugs into the relief on the end of the speedo cable.

[Napes]

I know the speedo drive gears are different between the automatics and the manuals, but this aspect may be the same. The bolt has a smooth end where it goes thru the recessed area in the side of the plastic drive housing, and threads only up under the head. Call someone like Carl Nelson, @ La Jolla Independent, and ask him. He'll know, and will have the correct bolt if you need it. His # is: 858/488-1555. These bolts have been known to work themselves out, so use some locktite when you replace it, and BMW calls for a wave washer under the head.

Bob Napier

[Biemenstien]

Bob and all,

Thanks for the info.

I'll make some calls on Monday.