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March 31, 2011, 08:05:36 pm

rabbitman

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What to lube speedo cable with
« on: March 31, 2011, 08:05:36 pm »
My cable is about a year old but on cold mornings it sounds horrible. On the package it said not to lube it but I think I might have accidentally got some wd-40 type stuff in it thus ruining whatever the manufacture put on it.

Has anyone found something that works good?
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Reply #1March 31, 2011, 08:07:29 pm

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Re: What to lube speedo cable with
« Reply #1 on: March 31, 2011, 08:07:29 pm »
Your best bet would likely be something dry, like powdered graphite.  Your local locksmith will sell it, if you can't find it at an auto store.  Good for parts that need lubrication to move very freely even in cold temps and not gum up or attract dirt... locks, tumblers, speedo cables...
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Reply #2March 31, 2011, 08:19:51 pm

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Re: What to lube speedo cable with
« Reply #2 on: March 31, 2011, 08:19:51 pm »
Damn. Waldon beat me to it. Powdered graphite is what I'd use as well. Its good stuff. So, PGx2
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Reply #3March 31, 2011, 09:07:42 pm

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Re: What to lube speedo cable with
« Reply #3 on: March 31, 2011, 09:07:42 pm »
Sounds good I'll go find some then. thanks
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'82 Rabbit, I put on a euro vnt-15, 2.25" DP, 2.5" exhaust, the result.....it whistled.

I removed the turbo, made a toilet bowl 2.5" DP, the result....it was deafening. Now it has a homemade muffler up front and a thrush in the rear, the result.....less loud.
Watch: AGENDA, GRINDING AMERICA DOWN
Reply #4April 01, 2011, 07:28:52 am

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Re: What to lube speedo cable with
« Reply #4 on: April 01, 2011, 07:28:52 am »
i used silicone spray, works just fine as far as i can tell..
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