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Topvaruk



Member Since: 25 Apr 2018
Location: bratislava
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Slovakia 2010 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 ST Aintree Green
200TDi speedo lights
Been doing a bit of searching here and cant find the answer

the green filters in my 1985 speedo have melted meaning the black fittings on the back of the speed have nothing to screw down onto.

is there a way to open up the speedo and replace the filters? Seems like the front bezel is pressed into the casing - looks impossible to me.

do i just need to buy a new one? 2010 90 LHD soft top
2010 110 XS
1985 90 soft top
Post #1036823 8th Jun 2024 8:04am
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shaggydog



Member Since: 12 Aug 2012
Location: Kent
Posts: 3347
United Kingdom 1991 Defender 110 200 Tdi USW Arles Blue
I replaced mine with Green Led Bulbs and held them in place with a bit of bluetack. Many many miles later still going strong! Running Restoration Thread http://www.defender2.net/forum/post323197.html#323197

Self confessed mileage hunter Very Happy
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Topvaruk



Member Since: 25 Apr 2018
Location: bratislava
Posts: 48
Slovakia 2010 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 ST Aintree Green
Good idea

Worth a go. 2010 90 LHD soft top
2010 110 XS
1985 90 soft top
Post #1037573 16th Jun 2024 6:04am
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johnlad



Member Since: 18 Dec 2023
Location: Blackpool
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I superglued the black bits to the back of the dash and put up with white light
Post #1037616 16th Jun 2024 4:19pm
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Blue Blood



Member Since: 14 Jun 2022
Location: Shropshire
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United Kingdom 1990 Defender 90 200 Tdi HT Bonatti Grey
I broke the black bits off being careful not to get any parts in the housing and put rubber grommets in the holes. Then I used after market green LEDs which when pushed in fit very snug so won't be coming out any time soon and will hopfully still keep dirt and dust out, they don't get overly warm, eat less energy to run and should last a good while.

I would say the only potential downside is just how bright they are if you are out in the middle of nowhere with no street lights (it pretty much illuminates the cab green, but does look quite cool).
Post #1037690 17th Jun 2024 3:40pm
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Procta



Member Since: 03 Dec 2016
Location: Sunderland
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my dad has the same issue, Speeding cables i think its called. might be able to fix it. But you can buy replacement units for these. My dad has decided to tell the company who is rebuilding his to fit a new speedo. Thumbs Up expensive, but these are a pain in the 4rse if you even go anywhere near, my dad found that out when he bought a cheap second hand one to faff with. Thumbs Up Defender TD5 90 ---/--- Peugeot 306 HDI hatch back

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Post #1038173 23rd Jun 2024 1:20am
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