Description: In the VDO instruments, the odometer (not the speedometer) is reduced over 2 stages, i.e. each drive consists of 3 gears: E1, E2 and E3.
- The driving gear wheel E1 is identical for all and has 12 teeth. - The gear wheel E2 (double gearwheel) is also identical for all, flat on the back (no collar) and has 48x12 teeth. - The gear wheel E3 (double gear wheel) has a collar on the back and exists in 9 variants with different numbers of teeth.
For a repair, we recommend replacing all 3 gears: After removal, please count the teeth of the E3 gearwheel and order the corresponding variant in the store. We have only provided separate set offers for assignments known beyond doubt (vehicle model to gearwheel variant).
The following variants of the double gearwheel E3 exist: 48x12 48x13 48x14 48x15 48x16 48x17 48x18 48x19 48x21
You will find the exact designation in the respective offer title. Use the search function in the store and search for E1, E2 or E3.
Advantages: Our gears are injection-molded from high-quality thermoplastic material: This enables very good dimensional accuracy and an involute shape of the teeth, which are particularly gentle on the partner gear. We have all gears for VDO and other instrument manufacturers in our range and can therefore also supply additional gears or exchange incorrectly ordered gears if required.
Notes: Buying a used speedometer may save you the trouble of having to repair it, but there is a risk that the gear wheel will break in the near future. In particular, storage times and cold temperatures cause additional damage to the gears. If you have disassembled the speedometer, we also recommend replacing the bulbs. These lose performance noticeably over the years. They are available from every car dealership and accessories store.
If you disassemble the speedometer beforehand, please note that the shaft of the speedometer needle is very sensitive. Grip the speedometer needle in the middle and turn it anticlockwise. Pull gently. Friction is all that keeps the needle on the shaft.
partworks GmbH is a German company that specializes in reverse engineering and the sale of spare parts for Porsche. Particular emphasis is placed on high quality and excellent service. More than 130,000 car fans around the world are already satisfied customers of the Paderborn-based company. As a specialist company for classic car spare parts, we are aware of the quality requirements of our customers. That's why you can be sure that the requirements for new developments are based very closely on the original and sometimes even exceed them. With our own engineering department and internal testing, we can ensure the reliability of our products. Last but not least, our DIN-ISO-9001-certified quality management confirms the thoroughness of our work. If you see the manufacturer specification partworks, this means that it is either an in-house development or an article from an original equipment manufacturer (OE quality). Original equipment manufacturers are those manufacturers who have supplied the original product to the vehicle manufacturer but cannot be active on the open market under their own brand.
Scope of delivery: see illustration
Suitable for: general
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