1995 Porsche 993 odometer gear replacement
BS911 replaced the odometer gear in his 1995 993 after distance recording stopped while the speedometer still worked. His photographs follow the instrument disassembly and gear replacement.
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A working speedometer with a stopped distance counter
BS911 linked his illustrated repair on p-car.com, credited there to Brian M. Smith. He identifies the car as a 1995 993 and reports a successful gear replacement after distance recording stopped while the speedometer still worked. He attributes the softened gear to heat and the lubricant used on it; that explanation was not independently established.
Opening the instrument
His photographs show the instrument rear, bezel opening and exposed mechanism. He describes working slowly around the trim to limit cosmetic damage.
The delicate pointer and shaft
The linked account identifies pointer removal and refitting as the most delicate part. Smith warns that the very small shaft can break and that this can leave the instrument needing replacement. His close-up shows the exposed shaft.
The gear and its carrier
He removed the face, board and motor to reach the gear carrier, then replaced the damaged gear and reassembled the unit. The final photograph compares the old and replacement gears. The report gives no long-term tracking interval.
Replies describe different gear condition and working time
Richard Curtis reported that every tooth remained on his old gear, although it was very soft. After replacement and reassembly, his odometer worked. jnor10 reported broken teeth and said removing the instrument alone took about 45 minutes, including gathering his tools and worklight. Both replies also emphasized care around the pointer shaft.
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