Location: Perth West Aus
Registered: November 2004
Some quick advice please
Wed, 14 September 2005 04:19
My speedo cable died a death and I had to destroy it to find out what was wrong with it. Unfortunately it was never able to be fixed as parts had shredded and rusted inside the sheath.
I have a RA40 and parts are getting harder to find. I was wondering if Toyota made a standard speedo cable on their cars and if something from any Toyota will fit.
Obviously its easier getting newer parts and most wreckers I call don't deal in anything as old as a RA40.
So can I pick one up from any RWD Toyota?
Or do I have to make a homemade one?
you should be able to get a speedo cable kit from repco. They have a selection of crimp on ends and a cable + sheath you cut to lenght. As long as you have your original cable to match the ends (or maybe they can look them up if you don't) you should be fine. last I checked they wern't too bad with price.
I had a similar problem, went to the wrecker, he said "haven't had any parts for that type of car for a long time".
So I had a look around the yard and to my surprise found a number of cables from other cars were the same or similar. Ended up using the innner part from a Datto and my old outer.
At the time I was also looking into getting a new one made. I did a bit of searching and found a place that makes speedo cables to suit anything, you just tell them what you want. It was an aussie company, do some searching and it will turn up.
Location: Perth West Aus
Registered: November 2004
Re: Some quick advice please
Wed, 14 September 2005 05:46
I called Repco and they don't do speedo cables kits. I was advised to try Flexi Drive Agency but they want $82 and are only open 9-5 monday to friday.
I already have all the new inner bits I need but finding the outer sheath is becoming a hastle.
I will have to try the Quokka. At least I can look at the Dattos as well.
Cheers
Wed, 14 September 2005 04:19
