240 General: - Volvo 240 Odometer gear

Clark · Dec 14th, 2022, 12:12

Hi Volvo Team,

I have a G-reg Volvo 240 GLT with a broken Odometer.

1) I have seen a few kits on e-bay for sale. Some come with just the 1 large cog and others also come with a smaller cog. Prices range from £30 (1 cog)-£50 (2 cogs). I assume I should get the product with 2 cogs?

2) The cogs all have different numbers of teeth. Surely my car has a standard cog with a standard number of teeth?

Any tips/guidance/links to products would be much appreciated. I know this is a common fault and a simple fix - well it was on my 850.

Thanks in advance.

Moomoo · Dec 14th, 2022, 12:53

Buy a pair of gears . My ‘91 240 needed both. Fantastic YouTube video talks you through it. The mechanic who did mine said the video was invaluable.

The VDO speedometer has a “box” for the tenths on the trip. Fairly sure yours will be VDO.

Moomoo · Dec 14th, 2022, 13:02

Quote:

Originally Posted by Moomoo

Buy a pair of gears . My ‘91 240 needed both. Fantastic YouTube video talks you through it. The mechanic who did mine said the video was invaluable.

https://www.onbuy.com/gb/odometer-ge...iABEgJFL_D_BwE

This is the one I bought!

Big 240 · Dec 14th, 2022, 14:27

Bargain Price!

Bugjam1999 · Dec 14th, 2022, 22:58

The cheap gears are 3D printed and won’t last long, if at all.

Good quality injection moulded gears are available here, with a detailed overview of how the system works, which gear is suitable for your car and fitting instructions.

Cheers

Big 240 · Dec 15th, 2022, 09:17

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bugjam1999

The cheap gears are 3D printed and won’t last long, if at all.

Good quality injection moulded gears are available here, with a detailed overview of how the system works, which gear is suitable for your car and fitting instructions.

Cheers

I'll take the risk for £12 posted

I won't be doing many miles anyway, so hopefully it will be all good.

Moomoo · Dec 15th, 2022, 10:43

Quote:

Originally Posted by Big 240

I'll take the risk for £12 posted

I won't be doing many miles anyway, so hopefully it will be all good.

I’m twelve months in so far but only 2500 miles.🤞

The video says lube with a small amount of Vaseline, which can’t hurt!

Dec 14th, 2022, 12:12	#1
Clark 850R+240GLT = Happiness Last Online: Oct 5th, 2023 15:29 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Birmingham	Volvo 240 Odometer gear Hi Volvo Team, I have a G-reg Volvo 240 GLT with a broken Odometer. 1) I have seen a few kits on e-bay for sale. Some come with just the 1 large cog and others also come with a smaller cog. Prices range from £30 (1 cog)-£50 (2 cogs). I assume I should get the product with 2 cogs? 2) The cogs all have different numbers of teeth. Surely my car has a standard cog with a standard number of teeth? Any tips/guidance/links to products would be much appreciated. I know this is a common fault and a simple fix - well it was on my 850. Thanks in advance.

Dec 14th, 2022, 12:53	#2
Moomoo VOC Member Last Online: Today 20:32 Join Date: Aug 2021 Location: Ashbourne	Buy a pair of gears . My ‘91 240 needed both. Fantastic YouTube video talks you through it. The mechanic who did mine said the video was invaluable. The VDO speedometer has a “box” for the tenths on the trip. Fairly sure yours will be VDO. __________________ It’s pointless having a battle of wits with unarmed people! Last edited by Moomoo; Dec 14th, 2022 at 13:25.

Dec 14th, 2022, 14:27	#4
Big 240 Member Last Online: Apr 25th, 2024 15:24 Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Harrogate	Bargain Price!

Dec 14th, 2022, 22:58	#5
Bugjam1999 Master Member Last Online: Yesterday 12:00 Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: London and Cambridge	The cheap gears are 3D printed and won’t last long, if at all. Good quality injection moulded gears are available here, with a detailed overview of how the system works, which gear is suitable for your car and fitting instructions. Cheers

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