Speedometer Cable 2 piece (long)

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Old May 11, 2011 | 08:10 PM
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Speedometer Cable 2 piece (long)

I am looking for the long section of a two piece speedometer cable for a 1988 camaro. Any help would be appreciated.
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Old May 11, 2011 | 08:15 PM
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Re: Speedometer Cable 2 piece (long)

if its the same as a 88 firebird I have one would sell for 30+ shipping
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Old May 12, 2011 | 05:21 AM
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Re: Speedometer Cable 2 piece (long)

I have one and I am in the Toronto area so shipping would be cheap or we can meet up.

$25
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Old May 12, 2011 | 08:14 PM
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Re: Speedometer Cable 2 piece (long)

I am in Stoney Creek and work in Concord. Could you send a picture?
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Old May 20, 2011 | 11:51 PM
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Re: Speedometer Cable 2 piece (long)

The two piece cable is identical in function to the one piece cable, they're just a carry-over from the early cars that used a cruise control component in the middle of the cable.

Anyway, you can get a brand new AC Delco cable from Rock Auto for $40, or an aftermarket replacement for about $10. I can't imagine why you'd want to mess with a used cable when they're that cheap new.
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Old May 21, 2011 | 12:57 AM
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Re: Speedometer Cable 2 piece (long)

Fantastic information thank you very much. No one in my area has it in stock, and want to charge me the cost plus 20% restocking if it is the wrong one.
So that I understand you correctly a one piece is the way to go? to be frank I was trying to avoid pulling the instrument cluster. Again great info, thank you.
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Old May 21, 2011 | 01:57 AM
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Re: Speedometer Cable 2 piece (long)

I've replaced the two piece cable with the ATP one piece cable. It's really straight forward, at the transmission end just unscrew the cable, in the middle there's a clip anchored to the body with a 10mm bolt. Then remove the trim bezel around the gauges, and the cluster. You only need to pull the cluster forward a few inches and you'll see a black metal tab around the speedometer cable. Press that tab towards the cluster to release the cable, and the speedometer cable pulls straight out. The new one just snaps in. Bolt the anchor back to the frame rail, and screw it back into the transmission.
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Old May 22, 2011 | 12:18 PM
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Re: Speedometer Cable 2 piece (long)

When I remove the 10 mm bolt and cover will I get trans fluid leaking out or does that area contain grease?
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