I've managed to drop the plastic gear off the end of my speedo cable through the little hole it goes in on the gearbox. Any suggestions how to get it out?
Not long enough, I'm thinking about getting the angle grinder out and making something out of some bbq tongs. Even then tho i don't like my chances of getting it out through that little hole
I've ordered one of these plus an inspection camera, also a new gear for the speedo camera as I've been told it won't do any damage if I leave it in there?
I wouldn't be 100% sure on that, it's still a sizeable chuck of plastic and if I'm not mistaken has some metal (circlip/collar?) in it too so definitely better to get the bast@#d out. I think that claw coupled with the camera should definitely get it out.
Hope so. I'm gonna try not to drive the car till its out but if I have to I will. Like you say its quite a big lump id rather have it out if I can get it out
I’ve heard it’ll be absolutely fine from a few people, I’d not risk it. it’d have it off by now waiting to go to Martin.
He’s based in Bridgend, Wales. Head onto his page, Gas n’ Gears. You could send it to him, or drive it over like it did. I’m also East Sussex way.
I had the same thing happen to my Speedo cable I just couldn't quite get it out the hole with the long nose pliers I had so ended up tipping the gearbox upside down after removing it and the drive came straight out, luckily this all co insided nicely with my 2 litre conversion
