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General => Cosmetic and bodywork matters => Topic started by: ruby on 01 June 2010, 17:23

Title: Speedo 'Overlay'
Post by: ruby on 01 June 2010, 17:23

Hello,

I have an Italian Polo TDI I'm looking to re-register in the UK. I understand from the DOT that I need to make the speedo read in MPH. Apparently, this can be done with an 'Overlay' - which I presume is a sticker or something that goes over the speedo.

Im trying to avoid spending over £300 by not replacing the whole speedo unit. VW dealers however, don't stock an 'Overlay' and can only offer to replace the whole unit or so they tell me.

Does anyone know where I might find an 'Overlay'

Many thanks in advance.

Rubyx

Title: Re: Speedo 'Overlay'
Post by: FOREST GREEN on 01 June 2010, 18:36

What year is it mate?

Title: Re: Speedo 'Overlay'
Post by: ruby on 02 June 2010, 16:55

Hi Forest,

Its 2002 Polo TDI

Ruby

Title: Re: Speedo 'Overlay'
Post by: FOREST GREEN on 02 June 2010, 21:26

Have you tried looking at this type of thing?

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/WHITE-LOCKWOOD-VOLKSWAGEN-POLO-DIAL-KIT-140MPH-DIALS-/370383981723?cmd=ViewItem&pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item563c9b0c9b#ht_1636wt_1199

Title: Re: Speedo 'Overlay'
Post by: ruby on 03 June 2010, 10:36

Thanks Forrest,

I think that might be just what Im looking for....

I have looked at changing the whole clock unit.

I guess my next step is to workout which is the easier job.

Thanks again

Ruby

Title: Re: Speedo 'Overlay'
Post by: FOREST GREEN on 03 June 2010, 15:17

Its quite an easy job to be fair, takes about 1/2hr. There are plenty of threads on here with step by step pics of how to do it yourself. I imagine a garage will probably charge around £100.00

Anyway, hope that helps  :wink:

Title: Re: Speedo 'Overlay'
Post by: ruby on 03 June 2010, 19:24

Thanks Forest,

For the life of me I cant find the right thread - I must be looking in the wrong place.

Any pointers would be gratefully received.

Thanks


Ruby

Title: Re: Speedo 'Overlay'
Post by: FOREST GREEN on 03 June 2010, 20:39

This is how you get the clocks out on a mk3 Golf.

really easy
no need to take the wheel off.
flick off the plastic dash cover next to the light switch,there press in the tag to take the switch out>
behind that there is a screw which holds the plastic surround for the clocks.
on the other side of the clock surround is blanking plate, flick that off and there will be another screw.
once that is removed you can take the surround out.
then either side of the clocks there are 2 more screws.
unscrew and tilt the clocks forward from the top.
unclip the wiring connector and there you have it
once the clocks are in your lap, take the glass off the front, carefully pop the needles off, put your new fascia on and reverse the above.
***NOTE be careful not to get mucky paw prints on the inside of your clock glass, they WILL show up, and it WILL annoy the hell out of you***

With a bit of luck, your Polo should be the same :wink:

Title: Re: Speedo 'Overlay'
Post by: ruby on 04 June 2010, 22:49

Thanks Forest,

I couldn't ask for more.......

Regards,

Ruby.