So seems like my speedometer troubles were not related to the gauge cluster but a $14 gear that connects the speedometer cable to the transmission... This after I ordered a gauge cluster from Malaysia and then returned it to the guy claiming that its broken... I then ordered another one from Canada... Don didn't seem apologetic at all, WTF ? I specifically remember asking him if he connected the speedometer to the gauge with a drill and he said he tested it and its broken... Rick the owner told me himself that it was broken at the back of the speedometer gauge... ???? I've decided to no longer go there... They are obviously not only incompitent but also lie... sad because I was so hopeful I found a good mechanic...  They didn't even thank me for the box of donuts I brought them... I had to ask Don if he liked the donuts and he then said "yes. thanks" Oh well... time to find a new mechanic...  A guy at the RC track recommend this place kinda close to me...

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