1991 740 speedo head wanted

AllHailKingVolvo · Jan 12th, 2018, 12:48

Hi all,
I’m in need of a working replacement speedo head unit for a ‘91 740 estate.

These are almost impossible to find new so am hoping to track down a secondhand unit...does anyone have anything?

Ta,
Phil

AllHailKingVolvo · Jan 26th, 2018, 15:39

Quick bump for this...anyone breaking a 740?

ksmi · Jan 26th, 2018, 16:39

Quote:

Originally Posted by AllHailKingVolvo

Hi all,
I’m in need of a working replacement speedo head unit for a ‘91 740 estate.

These are almost impossible to find new so am hoping to track down a secondhand unit...does anyone have anything?

Ta,
Phil

Phil, These people have been repairing speedo's for ever! M /cycles as well.

Auto Tempo Meters,Co.
140,Kings Cross Rd., London WC2.
Phone 01-278 2006 (code prefix may have changed)

Regards,Keith.

jor · Jan 28th, 2018, 12:25

Have you tried Lakes in Wyboston? Their closure has been delayed so they will still be going for the near future. I saw 940 speedos in the window, obviously did not ask about 740s. I go lon pboro bham lon quite often so if post is extortionate could pick it up.

jor

bob12 · Jan 28th, 2018, 13:40

The first question is what OEM make is the cluster/speedo? It will be either a VDO, or more unlikely a Yazaki.

The difference can be seen by looking at the speedo dial faceplate. A VDO has no divisions on the trip odo between the hundreds of miles with just one between the hundreds and tenths. A Yazaki has divisions on the faceplate on the trip odo between all the hundreds and tenths of a mile.

You haven't said what part of the speedo is not working. Just he odo/trip odo, the speedo needle, or both?

It is possible for a competent amateur to fix certain faults themselves.

See Dave Barton's website for some guidance on the odo fix: http://www.240turbo.com/740-odometer-repair.html

mike1950 · Jan 28th, 2018, 19:49

I have a full cluster,all instruments were working,for a 740.It is a Yazaki.

Jan 12th, 2018, 12:48	#1
AllHailKingVolvo Ye olde Volvii galore! Last Online: Dec 18th, 2023 11:23 Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Sherborne	1991 740 speedo head wanted Hi all, I’m in need of a working replacement speedo head unit for a ‘91 740 estate. These are almost impossible to find new so am hoping to track down a secondhand unit...does anyone have anything? Ta, Phil __________________ Barges of Distinction: '96 945 SE LPT M90 '95 945 GLE D24TIC M90 ‘88 745 GL B200E M47

Jan 26th, 2018, 15:39	#2
AllHailKingVolvo Ye olde Volvii galore! Last Online: Dec 18th, 2023 11:23 Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Sherborne	Quick bump for this...anyone breaking a 740? __________________ Barges of Distinction: '96 945 SE LPT M90 '95 945 GLE D24TIC M90 ‘88 745 GL B200E M47

Jan 28th, 2018, 12:25	#4
jor VOC 20573 Last Online: Jul 10th, 2023 22:14 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: wembley	Have you tried Lakes in Wyboston? Their closure has been delayed so they will still be going for the near future. I saw 940 speedos in the window, obviously did not ask about 740s. I go lon pboro bham lon quite often so if post is extortionate could pick it up. jor __________________ Volvo 940 SE 1994 D24Tic. BMW C1 85 mpg

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Jan 28th, 2018, 13:40	#5
bob12 bob12 Last Online: Yesterday 22:05 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Woking	The first question is what OEM make is the cluster/speedo? It will be either a VDO, or more unlikely a Yazaki. The difference can be seen by looking at the speedo dial faceplate. A VDO has no divisions on the trip odo between the hundreds of miles with just one between the hundreds and tenths. A Yazaki has divisions on the faceplate on the trip odo between all the hundreds and tenths of a mile. You haven't said what part of the speedo is not working. Just he odo/trip odo, the speedo needle, or both? It is possible for a competent amateur to fix certain faults themselves. See Dave Barton's website for some guidance on the odo fix: http://www.240turbo.com/740-odometer-repair.html

Jan 28th, 2018, 19:49	#6
mike1950 New Member Last Online: Feb 21st, 2024 11:49 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: portsmouth	I have a full cluster,all instruments were working,for a 740.It is a Yazaki.

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