Rover 414 1993 noise behind speedo/rev counter

[atisjdm]

There is an annoying noise behind the speedo/rev counter in my 1993 rover 414, it sounds almost like a loose screw rattling. It sometimes stops when I am slowing down or when travelling really slow (around 20mph).

I took the instrument panel out to try and find the loose screw but there were none. I have also has the speedo cable off when doing this so this it definatley not loose. I do notice that the speedo needle has a slight wobble in it above 30mph or so, could this be the cause? If so do I need to simply replace the speedo cable?

The noise is driving me insane so any ideas would be appreciated.

 

[^neo^]

it's probably a bent cable if the needle shakes too

 

[atisjdm]

its more a slight quiver than a shake.

Cable didnt look bent to be honest but I guess there is no harm in replacing it to see unless there are any other ideas?

 

[Snooper]

Try taking the speedo cable off the speedo and spaying WD 40 down the cable .sounds like a dry innercable catching on the outercable.

 

[75pete]

Have you found the Rover forum. It at a diff. site to this and is V/good. Just Google Rover. Then you can look for your mod. of car and like this site can ask Questions.......enjoy