Tennesseejed Posted April 13, 2012 Share Posted April 13, 2012 (edited) Looking for a speedometer unit from a ZX or ZXT manual transmission (non-BW/T5). I'm having troubles getting the 280Z speedo unit in my ZX 5 speed to work properly. Apparently the ZX units were slightly offset. The color of the speedomer gear doesn't matter. I have the 17 tooth to match my diff. Edited April 13, 2012 by Tennesseejed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewZed Posted April 13, 2012 Share Posted April 13, 2012 Not positive, but I think that if you grind a new hold-down/retainer slot on the other side (180 degrees) at the same depth, your Z speedo gear unit will work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tennesseejed Posted April 13, 2012 Author Share Posted April 13, 2012 (edited) Thanks, I'll look into that as a solution. And it makes sense because the current speedo unit will work if its turned some. Jed EDIT: NewZed, your advice worked like a charm. I flipped and slotted the 280Z speedo unit with a hand file. Took about 10 minutes and my speedometer is working again. The collective knowlege here on HybridZ never ceases to amaze. Edited April 14, 2012 by Tennesseejed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tennesseejed Posted April 15, 2012 Author Share Posted April 15, 2012 Well, after two days my speedo stopped working so I guess i am still looking for a ZX speedo unit if anyone has one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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