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• Re: 5 speed vanagon transmission
  Historical mailing list - SyncroHead
  Tue, 5 May 1998 03:29:42 EDT
  ...here in SLC there was an ad this > weekend for an '80 5-speed vanagon. I called the guy; he has two > vanagons, '80...
• Re: 5 speed trannys
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Tue, 15 Jan 2002 20:37:02 +1200
  >Remember, the 5 speeds sold everywhere else but in the U.S. were not over >drive 5-speeds, but rather close-ratio trannys The...
• Re: jb welding speedometer mounts
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
  Mon, 4 Apr 2005 17:58:01 -0500
  ...jb welding speedometer mounts > In a message dated 4/4/05 12:26:51 AM Eastern Daylight Time, Oxroad@AOL.COM > writes: > > > > Anyway, maybe...
• INDICATED SPEED vs RPM
  Historical mailing list - Robert A. Alexander
  Thu, 13 Aug 1998 13:05:58 -0400
  During a fit of boredom at the office this morning, I think I have derived the formula for figuring speed based upon final gearing...
• Re: Question on failing speedo but odmeter still works
  Historical mailing list - Matthew
  Tue, 28 Oct 2003 11:06:04 -0800
  Palo Alto Speedometer is a great place. I worked a few block from them (www.pas.com???) and they always had nice rigs in...
• speedo noise
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Oxroad
  Mon, 5 Apr 2004 02:41:01 EDT
  My speedo has a new slight clicking or ticking noise that increases both in volume and frequency with speed. It sounds like a plastic...
• Re: Syncro Speedometer
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Mon, 24 May 2004 15:55:05 -0700
  ...Syncro Speedometer David: When you switched from 1000 to 950 on the KMH speedometer to get a more accurate speedometer, was that with the...
• Re: Not shifting into 4th gear...maybe?
  Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
  Thu, 31 Jan 2008 13:26:59 -0700
  ...Cable end at the speedo must match >>>>> what the >>>>> speedo needs. Given the propensity of many speedos to fail in the >>>>> odometer section lots...
• Re: Speedometer repairs '84
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Strickrott
  Sat, 16 Nov 2002 10:23:53 -0500
  Try this link http://members.ispwest.com/jkcaplan/Speedofaq/speedo.htm. It describes how to fix an older VDO speedometer from a Volvo. I...
• Re: Noisy speedo
  Historical mailing list - Dick Wong
  Fri, 1 Jan 2016 08:37:23 -0800
  ...Noisy speedo in the past .. long ago I had an 1985 van that has the same noisy speedo sound.. of course I lube the...
• Speedometer/odometer problem
  Historical mailing list - Tim Talevich
  Tue, 31 Oct 2000 10:27:47 -0800
  ...Then, the speedometer started making a whining noise. I fiddled with the cable entering into the speedo/odo box, taking it out, then pushing...
• Re: Anyone know how to calibrate the speedo?
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Thu, 21 Apr 2011 20:25:49 -0400
  ...Anyone know how to calibrate the speedo? > I took apart a broken Rabbit speedometer to check out how to access to > the > speed indicator...
• =?Windows-1252?Q?RE:_So_what=92s_the_most_efficient_speed_to_cruise_at=3F?=
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 19 May 2019 15:12:09 +0000
  For most vehicle max economy occurs at the lowest speed you can travel in the highest gear you have without lugging the engine. Air...
• Re: 1984 VW Vanagon Sale - $1899 (Seattle) 4 speed automatic?
  Historical mailing list - Evan Mac Donald
  Thu, 22 Apr 2010 08:22:12 -0700
  ...1984 VW Vanagon Sale - $1899 (Seattle) 4 speed automatic? This add says his van is a 4 speed automatic. I thought they were all...
• Found: 15" Performance tire for Vanagon: 215/65HR15 102H REINFORCED 1874lbs!
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Sun, 15 Apr 2001 19:14:12 EDT
  ...http://www.tirerack.com/tires/Compare1.jsp?compare=true&partNumber=&make=& model=&price=&width=225%2F&ratio=60&diameter=15&sortCode=&speedRating=&qty=& stockMessage...
• Re: 5 speed transmission
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Tue, 19 Jul 2011 08:51:12 -0700
  In USA/CA model Vanagons only the 1983 diesel vans got the 5 speed. The rest of the world had them from 1983 on...
• Transaxle question
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Wed, 1 Dec 1999 00:15:30 -0800
  Can anyone tell me if the differential used in the South African 5-speed transmissions (2wd) is the same as the differential used in...
• Speedometer Clicking!
  Historical mailing list - Reynold Woodall
  Wed, 27 Sep 2000 12:57:40 -0400
  My speedometer for an '84 Westy is making a clicking noise during normal driving. At high speed it seems to be a whine. Tried...
• lazy speedo
  Historical mailing list - insyncro
  Mon, 19 May 2003 15:18:45 -0400
  Hello All, Ever since changing to 195/75/14 tires, my speedometer takes a few seconds to show the correct speed. It happens from...
• Re: Noisy speedo
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 28 Dec 2015 06:59:21 -0500
  ...Parts Division >supply only new version speedometers, which can be identified by the >graphite (dark gray) speedometer bushing. (Previously black) >Replacing speedometer cable: As...
• Re: Cooling Fan info discrepancies
  Historical mailing list - dylan friedman
  Fri, 12 Oct 2007 16:50:39 -0700
  ...82-85 2 speeds, small fan motor. 86-91 2wd non-A/C, 2 speeds small fan motor 86-91 Syncro non-A/C...
• Re: 1984 Speedos
  Historical mailing list - Jamie Fitterer
  Tue, 13 Apr 2010 23:47:09 +0000
  ...1984 Speedos > To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > > On 4/13/10, Jamie Fitterer <fittdog8848@hotmail.com> wrote: > > > > not to hijack this engine post,,,,,,,but...
• Re: best mod for vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - George Mercer
  Wed, 3 Mar 2004 03:24:21 EST
  ...Yes, 1st in the 5-speed is down from reverse. Original 5-speeds came with different linkage so you could go easily from 1st...
• Re: speedometer noise and other ramblings
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 8 Jan 1997 22:04:41 PST
  Sean; Possibly water in the speedo cable. Dis-assemble and flush clean with WD40. Then lubricate well. Good Luck Ken Lewis kdlewis@juno.com...
• Re: Survey: Fuel Mileage? /SPEEDOMETER CALIBRATION
  Historical mailing list - Kellie and Jim Norman
  Fri, 7 Aug 1998 19:44:34 -0500
  ...I > figure I'm indicating around 3% faster than actual speed. > > Does anyone out their have a different number on their speedos? > > Bob - WA4RRN...
• Re: odometer tires speed error
  Historical mailing list - Larry Hamm
  Mon, 19 Apr 1999 11:52:07 -0600
  ...Doug, The discussion was about the effect of larger tires/wheels on speed indications, not the built-in error of those speedos. Larry
• Re: 1990 Westfalia: a few questions
  Historical mailing list - Bill Johnson
  Fri, 8 Oct 1999 11:11:30 -0500
  ...I would take the speedo cluster out and have a look. Takes 4 screws, unhook 5 connectors, and one speedometer cable to take a...
• Re: A/C and High Radiator Fan Questions
  Historical mailing list - Tom Salicos
  Wed, 12 Sep 2007 15:53:54 -0800
  ...What you > >are calling high speed may well be medium speed. > > > >High speed is only turned on by the radiator temp switch > >when high...
• RPM vs MPH vs ACTUAL SPEED
  Historical mailing list - Doran Nugent
  Thu, 16 Dec 1999 09:40:09 -0800
  Doug and All, I believe, correct me if I'm wrong, that the speedo is indeed affected by "bigger shoes." If the speedo measures...
• MPG measurement issues
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Sat, 1 Apr 2006 07:54:18 -0800
  Most of us have never tried to accurately assess the degree of error in our speedos at highway speeds. I do this for every...
• Re: "Rrrr, rrrrr, rrrr..skritch skritch...rrr rrr " (speedo noise?) Resolved
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Sun, 1 Nov 2009 06:49:12 -0800
  ...First I squirted some spray lube (SABesto 2000, Wurth) down the speedo cable, which helped a little. Then I got some long needlenose pliers...
• Re: [Re: 91 Vanagon GL Top Speed?]
  Historical mailing list - Pancho de la Luna
  Fri, 29 Jun 2001 14:15:08 -0700
  I think that my fastest was on the backside entry to Bastrop state park in Texas- speed 57mph according to the "Your speed is...
• Re: AC 3rd speed fan wiring
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Wed, 28 Nov 2007 18:35:16 -0800
  Your Syncro already has the "third" fan speed and the relay for it. What you are missing is the second speed with it's...
• Re: Porsche's SUV
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Mon, 7 Oct 2002 09:05:54 -0500
  I've never been lucky enough to get over to Germany and experience the Autobahn but I'm told that 140 mph speeds aren...
• "True" speed with BFG 27 x 8.5 tires
  Historical mailing list - BRENT CHRISTENSEN
  Fri, 5 May 2000 15:20:27 -0700
  I have always wondered about the accuracy of the Vanagon speedo regardless of tires, so when I passed one of those portable radar wagons...
• Intermittent speedometer failure
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Mon, 17 Aug 2015 22:19:00 -0400
  Hi folks, I’d love some tips concerning a new strange problem with my speedometer. this troubling behavior just started on our recent weekend...
• Re: Porsche trans -> wasser / South African 5-speeds
  Historical mailing list - Todd Hill
  Wed, 9 Dec 1998 16:31:07 EST
  ...If that price is still good from Ken and you want a 5-speed then I'd jump on it. You'll still have...
• Re: Traffic solution (Friday)
  Historical mailing list - CHRIS STANN
  Fri, 20 Apr 2001 18:02:17 -0500
  > Apparently this efficiency is due to the reduced spacing at this speed > as opposed to higher speeds. It just so happens that maximum fuel...
• Re: KMH / MPH speedometer face available?
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
  Tue, 23 Jul 2002 13:59:29 -0700
  the jetta speedo goes to 11. Oh i mean 120. the vanagon is only 100 (or something, but less that 120 for sure!) So...
• Re: odometer tires speed error
  Historical mailing list - Horace K. Sawyer
  Sun, 18 Apr 1999 07:03:59 -0400
  ...Speedometer appears to be reading lower than actual speed. Question is: how much?
• 5 speed transmission for Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Terry Tan
  Sat, 1 Sep 2001 23:18:28 -0400
  Hi everybody, Has anyone tried replacing the 4 speed with the 5 speed transmission ? . I heard this is only available in the S. African...
• Re: Need a speedometer rebuilt....who does this?
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Tue, 20 Apr 2004 10:48:03 -0700
  ...http://www.speedometer.com/ They fixed my speedo. M --- Vanagon Man <vgonman@MSN.COM> wrote: __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Photos: High-quality 4x6 digital...
• Re: Speed vs rpms w/ AT?
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Sat, 17 Nov 2007 15:25:21 -0800
  ...My tire is the stock size to match the stock speedo, but the speedo is known to run about 12% low so we know...
• Re: Tire recommendation requested
  Historical mailing list - A. Hurley
  Mon, 1 Dec 2003 13:23:20 -0500
  ...http://www.tirerack.com/tires/Compare2.jsp?compare=true&partNumber=&make=&model=&clarifier=&price=&width=185%2F&ratio=null&diameter=14&sortCode=&speedRating=&qty...
• Re: Speedometer is off
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Sun, 3 Jul 2016 17:26:07 -0700
  ...if you need to take apart your speedometer, consider adding a bracket on speedometer to help hold the odometer shaft in place. Image of...
• Re: 15" wheels effect on speedometer?
  Historical mailing list - Isaac Taylor
  Sun, 22 Jul 2001 12:06:10 -0400
  ...15" wheels effect on speedometer? > Bill Kasper wrote: > > > i assume the speedo was calibrated for the 185/80-14 size? if so, then it...
• Re: Warning!!! Check Your Speedometer
  Historical mailing list - 80 Westy Pokey
  Sat, 11 May 2002 10:58:58 -0400
  Phew, thank you for the warning! As it turns out I have been driving around with a KMPH speedometer for over two years now...
• Re: Fluttering Speedometer
  Historical mailing list - Rico Sapolich
  Mon, 25 Dec 2000 10:50:26 EST
  In a message dated 12/24/00 8:36:06 PM, glmce@HOTMAIL.COM writes: << The speedometer on my latest vanagon has been fluttering...
• Re: Speedo Repair with 1 year warranty
  Historical mailing list - Ben McCafferty
  Fri, 1 Mar 2002 08:40:35 -0800
  Sounds good to me, are they VDO certified? If not, consider Palo Alto Speedo. For an 89, it cost me $200 for full rebuild...
• Re: Warning!!! Check Your Speedometer
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Sun, 12 May 2002 15:53:03 +1200
  > > What a busy, busy day I had yesterday and I learned something >very important. >> Everyone, check your speedometers!!!! They may be showing the speed...
• Re: RPM?MPH
  Historical mailing list - Geza Polony
  Wed, 10 Jan 2007 21:19:45 -0500
  That's a higher speed than my '84--at 4,000 rpm I'm reading 60 or close to it. The relationship between rpm...
• Re: Not shifting into 4th gear...maybe?
  Historical mailing list - David Kao
  Thu, 31 Jan 2008 11:38:23 -0800
  ...Cable end at the speedo must match what the > > speedo needs. Given the propensity of many speedos to fail in the > > odometer section lots...
• Re: Heater fan CHIRP!
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Tue, 9 Apr 2013 09:19:20 -0700
  Just get a used stock fan and its 4 speed resistor/wiring from 86+ air conditioning. I pull them from junked vans for this...
• Re: Is it possible to speed in a 84 Westy w/ 1.9 engine?
  Historical mailing list - ralph meyermann
  Thu, 13 Oct 2011 16:40:09 -0600
  The speedometer doesn't work in Velma and in her stock state don't think I need to fix it!!! Near impossible to speed...
• Re: Speed racer vw ad
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 3 Aug 1996 09:57:26 CDT
  ...it shows Speed and his chums poking about a smoking Mach-1 which > has been sabotaged. A mysterious man steps forward giving Speed a...
• Re: speedo/odo off
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Sun, 28 Sep 2008 19:28:41 -0700
  ...Speedo Accuracy If, as you say, the error in the indicated speed and the error in the odometer are the same (as mine has...
• Re: 15 in. wheels on Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Sat, 09 Jul 94 10:43:00 CDT
  On Fri, 8 Jul 94 23:02:29 CDT Jerry Dunham said: >But where do you get the hardware to regear the speedometer? GOTCHA...
• Re: Wagon-R power steering
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Tue, 7 May 2002 19:06:08 +1200
  ...And, 2-steering >spacer/speed sensor /Vanagon factory speedometor sensor. >Assembly indicate steering shaft, motor, universal joint, computer. >And, steerling shaft, motor, universal joint...
• Re: 5 speed Vanagon
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 25 Aug 94 15:45:06 EDT
  martha rubin writes: > > YOu have a 5-speed transmission? Yeah, and Dolly Parton > sleeps on her stomach.... :) > > /martha > I was just going through the...
• WTB: 87 Vanagon Speedo (fwd)
  Historical mailing list - Jon Christensen
  Thu, 28 May 1998 12:52:58 -0500
  ...Vanagon Speedo Jon, Do you have a speedo for a Vanagon? I need one for my '87. The speedo part works fine but the...