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I had the same problem and I never did pin down what exactly was making the
noise. I ended up taking it appart cleaning, all the geares,and regreasing
them with bering greas. Now it works great and no more noise. If you want I
can describe how to take it apart and put it together.
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> I would like some answers to this, too. I had to disconnect mine because it
> starts howling at 30mph! I tried graphite, like someone suggested but had no
> luck. Maybe it would work for you though. I am tempted to go douse it with
> vaseline or something, but I don't know if it would screw something up.
> Laurie
> '70 Fastback
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> J.L.M. wrote:
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> > Yikes!! My speedo was making so much noise this morning
> > I was afraid it was going to set fire from friction!
> >
> > At higher speed, it was like a howling noise. If I got
> > above 50MPH it would start, and continue making noise even
> > if I slowed down. So I stopped and undid the cable.
> > The speedo was working, as was the odometer, but it
> > was making noise. This is a VDO speedo of course, probably
> > not the original one in a '66 squareback.
> >
> > I know there were a few messages about this problem.
> > What should I expect it to be? I have a feeling it is
> > not the cable. I might go and pull it and take it apart
> > on my lunch hour.
> >
> > What kind of lubricating oil is best for this kind of
> > device? I have a feeling that it's something like that.
> >
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