How to open the speedometer housing?

[nunesaf]

Hya
Apologies if this has been asked already. How do I open my speedometer housing? It has developed a mist inside the clock and it gives a horrible look. I would like to open, clean it and seal it (though I suspect that water has entered through the lamps holes).
Thanks in advance

 

[flatdog]

Hya
Apologies if this has been asked already. How do I open my speedometer housing? It has developed a mist inside the clock and it gives a horrible look. I would like to open, clean it and seal it (though I suspect that water has entered through the lamps holes).
Thanks in advance

Condensation, it's just damp within the housing, no need to strip it down, just remove the bulbs, put a hair drier on it for a couple of minutes and it should get rid of the moisture / repeat as necessary.

 

[Ogmios]

or stick it in the airing cupboard for a week.
or in a bag with (dried obviously) rice.
or in a bag with silica gel pouches.

Good Luck

 

[nunesaf]

Hi guys

Thanks for your help .

Unfortunately on a closer inspection, I realised it is oil! And it is also dripping on the face of the clock. I suspect somebody has oiled the cable... Oh dear.

So back to square zero: does anybody know how to open the housing?

Thanks

 

[tosh23]

isopropain alcohol..( spelling??)
I might work, give it a squirt through the lamp holders...
Nah forget it, it might do more damage than good..

 

[nunesaf]

yes thanks I don't want to risk anything

 

[Vern]

I think you'll find them sealed for life. Never had a proper go at getting into one, but they look pretty well sealed.

 

[nunesaf]

I think you'll find them sealed for life. Never had a proper go at getting into one, but they look pretty well sealed.

I read somewhere that one could carefully pry out the bezel by gently open it with a screwdriver. I decided not to attempt it as the bezel wouldn't turn. So yes I tend to agree with you.
I'll leave it then but quite annoyed with the oil mist

Thanks everybody for your suggestions

 

[Comfy Old Boots]

I read somewhere that one could carefully pry out the bezel by gently open it with a screwdriver. I decided not to attempt it as the bezel wouldn't turn. So yes I tend to agree with you.
I'll leave it then but quite annoyed with the oil mist

Thanks everybody for your suggestions

You could live with it! Or else be prepared if it goes wrong.