Product Information
Internal Odometer Speedometer Gear - Multiple Tooth Count Options
Restore the operation of your classic Porsche speedometer
with this OE Match Internal Odometer Speedometer Gear. Manufactured to replace the original
internal plastic drive gear, this component restores the mechanical drive to
the odometer and trip meter when the original gear has become worn, brittle or
broken.
The internal odometer gear is housed within the speedometer and transfers drive from the speedometer mechanism to the odometer
assembly. Over time, the original plastic gear naturally deteriorates through
age and repeated use, often causing the odometer and trip meter to stop
recording mileage while the speedometer needle continues to function normally.
Replacing the failed gear is a cost-effective repair that
allows you to retain the original speedometer while restoring accurate mileage
recording.
Choosing the Correct Gear
There are multiple tooth count options fitted to speedometers. Before ordering, the
speedometer must be opened so the original gear can be inspected and the
correct tooth count confirmed.
The replacement gear consists of:
- Outer
gear: Always 20 teeth
- Inner
gear: Available with 21 to 32 teeth, depending on your
speedometer.
If the original gear is too damaged to count accurately,
count the teeth on the mating gear instead. Use the following guide to
determine the correct replacement:
Teeth on Mating Gear - Required Gear
49 teeth 20 x 21
48 teeth 20 x 22
47 teeth 20 x 23
41 teeth 20 x 29
40 teeth 20 x 30
38 teeth 20 x 32
Please Note:
The speedometer must be dismantled to confirm both the correct gear
style and tooth count before ordering. Ordering without verifying the existing
gear may result in purchasing the incorrect replacement.
Key Features
- Restores
odometer and trip meter operation
- Direct
replacement for worn or broken internal plastic gears
- Multiple
inner tooth count options available
- Outer
gear always features 20 teeth
- Cost-effective
alternative to replacing the complete speedometer
- Ideal
for instrument restoration and repair
Odometer & Speedometer Repair Parts
The original instruments fitted to early Porsche models are built to last, but one of the few components that commonly fails is
the small internal plastic odometer drive gear. Heat, age and decades of
continuous operation eventually make the original material brittle, causing the
gear teeth to crack or strip.
Fortunately, replacing the damaged gear restores normal
operation while allowing you to retain your original factory instrument.
Common Symptoms of a Failed Odometer Gear
- Speedometer
needle operates normally
- Odometer
has stopped recording mileage
- Trip
meter no longer advances
- Intermittent
odometer operation
- Broken
or cracked plastic gear inside the speedometer
Because Porsche used several different gear ratios
throughout production, identifying the correct gear before ordering is
essential for a successful repair.