Odometer options - Help

I noticed several days ago that my 83 SC odometer has stopped registering miles driven. The speedo still works but the odometer does not.
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Is the fix a DIY or must the unit be shipped back to VDO as my mechanic recommends for a $200 rebuild? How about a used unit? If a used unit is a feasbible option, is it possible to reset the unit to the mileage showing on the stopped unit? If the mileage cannot be adjusted, how best to document the change?
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Thanks for the help.
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Chuck

Chuck,

Rick Borth of Overseas Spedo in Austin Texas did a excellent job on my 85 spedo, which was doing the same thing yours is. If memory serves me right it cost under $50 and they turn it around in a day or two.

With shipping that means you are without a spedo for four days max... and alot cheaper than $200. He also does other gauges...

1 800 444 0292 or 512 329 8200

JoeA

Forgot...
www.spedometer.com

the 2 experts are:Palo Alto speedometer and North Hollywood Speedometer. Ads for both can be found in Panorama.

Charlie'87 Carrera

Joe and Charlie - thanks much for the references. The shop in Dallas offers an on-line quote - I sent the info in and now waiting for a response. By the way, need to add one more "e" to the url.
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Chuck

There is a teck note on this BB that explains in detail how to fix the Odometer. I had the same problem with my 72T when I first got it. One word of caution. If you do it yourself, read all of the document first and dont remove the needle. It is a bear to re-calibrate. You don't need to remove it and alas this is the voice of experience when I say to read the entire document befor attempting it yourself. It really was not that hard to accomplish.

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John Birkett
72'T Targa