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  1. Pizzaman Chris

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    #1 Pizzaman Chris, Apr 1, 2006
    Hey guys,

    My speedometer is out for repairs and i wanted to start her up and move her to the other side of garage and maybe drive her around the block too (the 308) :). So the question is, will she start and run or will something bad happen?
     
  2. PeterS

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    #2 PeterS, Apr 1, 2006
    Go drive. You will not have any poblems except for your spedo won't work!
     
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  4. Steve King

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    #4 Steve King, Apr 2, 2006
    Don't forget to put the steering wheel back on. Enjoy the ride
     
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    #5 jungathart, Apr 2, 2006
    Another great advice, Steve. Will you also offer to help him find the keys too? :rolleyes:
     
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    #6 PeterS, Apr 2, 2006
    Why removed in the first place? That's a strange thing to do when removing the cluster.
     
  7. Pizzaman Chris

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    #7 Pizzaman Chris, Apr 2, 2006
    I installed a new MOMO. It was done at the same time.
     
  8. tbakowsky

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    #8 tbakowsky, Apr 2, 2006
    It makes the job so much easier to have the wheel out of the way. I don't think you could get the cluster out of the "hood" without removing the wheel because of the depth of the gauges.
     
  9. PeterS

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    #9 PeterS, Apr 2, 2006
    That makes sense. I did try to unscrew the allen screw from my 308 once. Forget it! After trying one screw, it was so tight, I broke the allen. The cluster did come out with no problem with the steering wheel in place....About 45 minutes to replace one $2 bulb!
     
  10. thecarreaper

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    #10 thecarreaper, Apr 2, 2006
    the cluster will come out without removing the wheel. its not fun, but it can be done. the forward cluster "hood" bolts are the fun ones to put back in.
     
  11. Verell

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    #11 Verell, Apr 2, 2006
    Removing & reinstalling the cluster w/o removing the steering wheel can indeed be done. Just be careful that you don't break one of your column switch stalks while in the process(don't ask)...
     
  12. LSU348

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    #12 LSU348, Apr 2, 2006
    Not needed...they are in the ignition :p

     
  13. DMOORE

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    #13 DMOORE, Apr 2, 2006
    Gauges..... we don't need no stinkin gauges!
     

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