Tachometer needle fell off!
- Thread starter Scooter
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"Tachometer needle fell off"
eek:eek HOW MANY REVS WERE YOU TURNIN'???!!!eek:eek
This is the 1st time I've heard of anyone mentioning THAT particular pblm, Scooter.
eek:eek HOW MANY REVS WERE YOU TURNIN'???!!!eek:eek This is the 1st time I've heard of anyone mentioning THAT particular pblm, Scooter.
BlackICE
GT Owner
"Tachometer needle fell off"
This is the 1st time I've heard of anyone mentioning THAT particular pblm, Scooter.
Pocket's tach could have broke, but his speedo and odometer, never moved. :lol
Ya, you really DO need to get those bolts replaced if your car is still running the factory ORIGIONALS. They WILL FAIL one day. There's no "if" about it. And "Murphy's Law" specifically states it'll happen at a most unopportune time.
Kayvan
GT Owner
- Jul 13, 2006
- 4,782
I would look at the recommended deaers list and find one in your region.
http://www.fordgtforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=6798
A good dealer with SVT/Ford GT experience can deal with both Axle bolts/codes/fuel filler (if needs) in 1-2 days. The tach needle can be re-attached.
After that you probably wont have any issues EVER.
These cars are very robust; most issues are from lack of use/sitting/bad gas/weak battery.
http://www.fordgtforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=6798
A good dealer with SVT/Ford GT experience can deal with both Axle bolts/codes/fuel filler (if needs) in 1-2 days. The tach needle can be re-attached.
After that you probably wont have any issues EVER.
These cars are very robust; most issues are from lack of use/sitting/bad gas/weak battery.
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samthejeepman
Permanent Vacation
speaking about axle bolts
i found out after making many inquiries, that my axle bolts were not done.
i went to my local dealer today to set up an appointment under warranty and was told that the warranty recall ended 1-09 on this repair.
i called the hotline and told them that if i have an accident do to bolt failure, that i would sue everyone involved with the cancellation of this recall.
they approved my repair in 5 minutes and it will be done next wednesday.
sam
i found out after making many inquiries, that my axle bolts were not done.
i went to my local dealer today to set up an appointment under warranty and was told that the warranty recall ended 1-09 on this repair.
i called the hotline and told them that if i have an accident do to bolt failure, that i would sue everyone involved with the cancellation of this recall.
they approved my repair in 5 minutes and it will be done next wednesday.
sam
- Apr 15, 2009
- 168
Thats a good one!! If I cant pull that off where can I purchase these super strong bolts? Did Ford purchase the original bolts from the Home Depot?
- Apr 15, 2009
- 168
Ford offers a nuke proof 'bolt kit over the parts counter - OR you can buy/use Accufabs bolt kit. Either kit is bulletproof & will last 'til the 2nd coming. IOW, you'll never touch either set again..:cheers.
fordgt6
GT Owner
Needle fell off
Pulling the tachometer is difficult but not impossible. See other posts about instrument cluster removal. Use the blue tape everywhere. If you think you used enough then you didn't use enough. The plastic panel that surrounds the gauge is expensive $3000.00!!!!!! You cannot temove the gauge glass silver ring without very special tools and experience. once removed the pointer easily presses on to the shaft. maybe a drop of locktite? Kevin at North Hollywood speedometer. is extremely helpful with these gauges. He can get the ring off. He's done it a bunch of times. I would contact him. READ ALL THE POSTS ABOUT CLUSTER REMOVAL> THEY ARE VERY HELPFUL.
Bob
Pulling the tachometer is difficult but not impossible. See other posts about instrument cluster removal. Use the blue tape everywhere. If you think you used enough then you didn't use enough. The plastic panel that surrounds the gauge is expensive $3000.00!!!!!! You cannot temove the gauge glass silver ring without very special tools and experience. once removed the pointer easily presses on to the shaft. maybe a drop of locktite? Kevin at North Hollywood speedometer. is extremely helpful with these gauges. He can get the ring off. He's done it a bunch of times. I would contact him. READ ALL THE POSTS ABOUT CLUSTER REMOVAL> THEY ARE VERY HELPFUL.
Bob
Dino
Ford GT Owner
Scooter, My tach stopped working with only 40 miles on my car. After several months of denial, I decided to let the GT Guys replace it at GTJoeys Barn II event. They provided me with a replacment tach and Dennis did a perfect job replacing it. i think it added another 50 horses:lol
Dino
Ford GT Owner
My tach needle fell off also. I had a Ford dealer fix it under warranty, I think that they replaced the tach rather than re attach the needle. I got a look at the repair order and they had billed 5,800.00 to the warranty repair. I ended up with a few light scratches on the dash surround (hard to see but there) and some other damage from a different warranty issue. I was not a happy camper and have not taken the car in for work at a dealer since even though the dealer that did the damage offered to fix it. I would rather pay someone to repair the damage rather than have the guys that caused the problem in the first place "fix" it.