<VV> Odometer Problem

[Jim Houston]

Actually, the gear is available from Clark's.  I replaced the one in my 
Corsa dash and the speedo works fine now.  As Seth says, it isn't hard 
to do and it's kinda fun...

Jim Houston
Brandon, FL

Sethracer@aol.com wrote:

>In a message dated 9/25/2004 12:21:27 PM Pacific Standard Time,  
>tmbrennan@comcast.net writes:
>
>The  odometer on my 66 Corsa quit.  The speedo still works fine.   Removing 
>the
>cable and spinning the speedo by hand (or with a drill), I can  see the 10ths
>of the odometer move some.  But when I re-install the  cable and drive the 
>car,
>the odometer doesn't work,  What actually  drives the odometer?  Is it the
>"wire" inside the cable?  Or is  it the little brass coupling on the shaft of
>the wire?  Any  ideas??
>
>Tim Brennan
>
>
>
>Tim - If the Speedo works, it is not a cable problem. You have tried the  
>reset cable under the dash, making sure it isn't hung on something? Otherwise  
>the problem is likely inside the speedo/Odo housing in the dash. Time  to pull 
>it out and take it apart - This is actually a fun job. Clear a place on  the 
>dining room table and check the exploded views in the Catalogs and manuals.  It 
>is likely a gear wear problem or a loose clip that holds them together. You  
>may have to search out a working Corsa unit to cannabilize for spare parts, I  
>believe the gears (if that is what has failed) are not available separately 
>for  the Corsa Odo. - Seth
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