My Speedo cable had a similar demise. I added oil and it quieted down but
then broke shortly after that. The graphite powder might last longer. Oil
will destroy a lock (it attracts dust and grit) where graphite won't.
Gene
* At 04:40 PM 1/17/2005, Daniel Parrott wrote:
>I've noticed a rhythmic scraping noise from my speedo cable, especially as
I
>slow down. Can I buy a little time by just adding some gear oil to the
>upper end of the speedo cable, or should I just go ahead and order one?
I'd try graphite powder (for locks) before I'd try oil...
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