Speedometer pinion question

Tim P · Post by **Tim P** » Sat Sep 03, 11 12:06 pm

The speedometer on the Satellite (318Ci and 904 transmission) has stopped working so I thought I would replace the cable, which seems to be the problem, and fit a new adaptor seal, new pinion (with the correct number of teeth for the tyre size) and pinion seal.

Here's the question. When I remove the adaptor the transmission oil pours out in large quantities. It doesn't say anything about this or draining the transmission before doing this procedure in the Plymouth Service Manual (page 21-32). Is this supposed to happen or is there a bigger problem inside?

Any help or suggestions much appreciated.

Tim

Pete · Post by **Pete** » Sat Sep 03, 11 12:09 pm

The Tailshaft hangs down, so Oil will flow out - try jacking the rear of the car up to combat this a bit. Also ensure that the gear meshes correctly - it is on an eccentric so it can cope with different gear ratios and sizes.

I still have the burns on my hand to testify that my Charger worked ok after setting it up!

ANTON · Post by **ANTON** » Sat Sep 03, 11 12:09 pm

Jake the back of the car up as high as possible and that should stop the oil coming out

Tim P · Post by **Tim P** » Sat Sep 03, 11 12:44 pm

Thanks to you both for the prompt replies.

You can probably guess what I did to get better access to the transmission.

Tim

Tim P · Post by **Tim P** » Sat Sep 03, 11 4:16 pm

All sorted and I now have a working speedo.

Once again, thanks for the advice.

Tim

Pete · Post by **Pete** » Sat Sep 03, 11 6:48 pm