Author Topic: how to tear apart a VDO gauge (Read 5113 times)

silvertdi · « **on:** July 05, 2008, 08:43:17 pm »

Anyone know how to open a VDO gauge. Mine has 4 screws on the back but that dosn't seem to do anything. It looks like I'll have to uncrimp around the face. Does anyone have any pointers? Thanks.

jtanguay · « **Reply #1 on:** July 05, 2008, 10:21:42 pm »

they probably have those plastic clips. something like that is meant to be assembled, and not disassembled.

the caveman · « **Reply #2 on:** July 06, 2008, 10:35:36 am »

hammer or sawzall ? :lol: :lol:

Turbinepowered · « **Reply #3 on:** July 06, 2008, 11:52:12 am »

Quote from: "the caveman"

hammer or sawzall ? :lol: :lol:

Naw, plasma torch.

blkboostedtruck · « **Reply #4 on:** July 06, 2008, 12:51:45 pm »

Quote from: "Turbinepowered"

Quote from: "the caveman"
hammer or sawzall ? :lol: :lol:

Naw, plasma torch.

nope got a better idea and it's that time of year too! :twisted:
3 firecrackers strategic placed!
Duane

catlin_cava · « **Reply #5 on:** August 13, 2008, 11:21:19 pm »

Quote from: "blkboostedtruck"

Quote from: "Turbinepowered"
Quote from: "the caveman"
hammer or sawzall ? :lol: :lol:

Naw, plasma torch.

nope got a better idea and it's that time of year too! :twisted:
3 firecrackers strategic placed!
Duane

You guys think to much...sent it to the wall really hard....

clbanman · « **Reply #6 on:** August 14, 2008, 09:09:52 am »

We use VDO gauges on our trucks at work, and the only way to get them apart is to remove the metal ring holding the glass to the face of the gauge. That will get it apart - you're on your own as far as getting them back together. Not a serviceable item.

VW Smokr · « **Reply #7 on:** August 23, 2008, 05:27:47 pm »

The gauge specialist used to be able to get new uncrimped front VDO escutcheons and a tool for crimping them on. VDO has sold several time since then, but check around with a good speedometer/instrument shop.

J.R.