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W113 Pagoda SL Group => Electrical and Instruments => Topic started by: bsimaz on January 04, 2008, 11:14:58

Title: Instrument fogging up
Post by: bsimaz on January 04, 2008, 11:14:58

Last August my wife drove my car and got caught in a 'slight' rain.  I know... (she's banned until a later date)...

Anyway since then when I'm driving and it starts to cool down, like in the evening, the two speedo and tach glass starts to fog up.  Not enough to get things wet but enough to notice and cause concern.  My question is, even though they clear up when it's sunny and warm out, will this eventually dry and clear up and/or will it cause problems in the instruments?

Thanks,

Bill Simaz
'66 230sl
Back on the Road

Title: Re: Instrument fogging up
Post by: waqas on May 13, 2008, 12:25:33

This is a good question, as I've a similar problem in my 111 coupe. Is there a seal between the glass and the instrument?  I had my 113 instruments rebuilt by http://www.overseasspeedometer.com/ so I don't know how they're setup internally. Does the outer padded covering also provide a moisture seal?

Anyone?

Waqas in Austin, Texas