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• Repair of Speedometer
  Historical mailing list - sam pacifico
  Sun, 7 May 2000 10:22:51 -0500
  My original speedometer broke with about 70,000 miles on it. I bought a used replacement and installed it but it has nearly 140...
• Re: syncro tach ques
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Sun, 11 Apr 2004 23:46:22 -0400
  On my Syncros (running 215/75R15 tires) the indicated speed on the speedometer is about 5% low (aka at an indicated speed of 65mph...
• Re: Radiator Fan Motor Low-Speed Inop
  Historical mailing list - Detroit Bus
  Sun, 5 Jun 2005 13:50:07 -0400
  ...My vanagon > > has A/C. > > > > How does the fan motor know whether to go high speed or low speed? My > > low speed option isn...
• Re: Speedometer Disassembly Question
  Historical mailing list - neil
  Mon, 27 Nov 2006 13:23:49 -0500
  ...This is how I got my speedo out of my 81. Don't know year of your van. Disconnect battery, remove plastic hood, disconnect...
• Re: Not shifting into 4th gear...maybe?
  Historical mailing list - VW Doka
  Thu, 31 Jan 2008 12:22:16 -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: Reinforced tires - what about other vans?
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Sun, 15 Mar 2009 19:31:53 -0700
  ...1&speed_rating=R&speed_rating=S&speed_rating=T&speed_rating=U&speed_rating=H&speed_rating=V&speed_rating=Z&speed_rating...
• Re: [Help] Radiator Fan going really fast with vibration
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Fri, 21 Jun 2002 11:48:20 -0400
  ...Yes, the radiator fan on the water cooled Vanagon's has two speeds. Under normal conditions only the lower (and quieter) speed is used...
• Re: speedo calibration - what's it cost (roughly)?
  Historical mailing list - Don in Phoenix
  Mon, 5 Apr 2004 18:54:17 -0700
  ...My wife led me at different speeds so I know generally where my normal speeds are, but anything over 55 pegs the needle. Imagine...
• Vanagon speedo marked '1000'?
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Mon, 16 Jul 2012 20:35:29 -0700
  I'm used to seeing the 2wd speedos marked 805 and Syncros 1600. Except the KPH speedos for Syncros are also 1000. Did any...
• Re: 5 speed transmission
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 19 Jul 2011 13:15:48 -0700
  ...5 speed transmission > When did vw start using 5 speed transmissions?
• Speedo Calibration help needed
  Historical mailing list - John Ohlenroth
  Tue, 5 May 2009 21:21:40 -0400
  Ok folks i fixed my speedo, everything works but speed is out i just took a guess where to set the needle, anyone have...
• Re: '84 vanagon w/ 6 speed trans and 30 MPG on craigslist
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Fri, 2 Dec 2005 00:09:41 +1300
  >30 mpg sounds too good to be true, but with a 6 speed tranny.... maybe? >If so, where does one get a 6 speed...
• Speedometer flutter
  Historical mailing list - Gary McEachern
  Fri, 27 Aug 1999 20:02:38 EDT
  Hello The speedometer on my van flutters up and down at all speeds. Is there a common cause for this problem? Gary Gary McEachern...
• 1985 Speedometer facia available
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 9 Apr 2001 03:48:55 EDT
  I have a 1985 (used) speedo fascia available, at least I think that is what it is called. It has all switches, speedometer, rpm...
• Re: Speedo Repair
  Historical mailing list - Al Knoll
  Sun, 10 Feb 2002 10:40:26 -0800
  I send my repairs to Palo Alto Speedometer. Klaus does excellent restoration, repair, recalibration. Palo Alto Speedometer 718 Emerson St. Palo Alto, CA 94301...
• Re: vanagon top speed, was Re: Double cab for sale/engine longevity
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Thu, 2 Sep 2004 19:06:22 -0400
  Even though I probably could get up to that speed with my SVX Vanagon, I'm not sure my tires are rated for that...
• Re: Speedometer -- the straight scoop
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Sun, 19 Jun 2005 22:49:02 -0700
  ...Speedometer Accuracy Both my '85 and my '90 Westy 2wd speedometers and odometers, tunning new tires, have been dead on as close as I...
• Re: EZ way to test rad fan?
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Fri, 11 May 2012 14:42:25 -0700
  ...There are hot, low speed, high speed. Have > no fear for your fingers as the high speed circuit is actually powered > by a relay...
• Re: anther speedo problem
  Historical mailing list - lauterba
  Sat, 3 Jan 2004 23:24:37 -0500
  ...anther speedo problem > I recently replaced the front wheel bearings in my 84 GL which required > pulling the speedo cable out of the left...
• Re: After Market Cruise?
  Historical mailing list - Jaap Nauta
  Tue, 11 Oct 2005 13:01:01 +0200
  ...I started with the standard speedsensor, but replaced it later on with a home-made sensor on the speedometer. I think you can use...
• Re: Top speed of a vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Brent Christensen
  Sat, 18 Mar 2000 21:41:18 -0800
  ...Top speed of a vanagon Dear list members, My mom got a speeding ticket in my Westfalia travelling at 157km/h. This seems like...
• Re: Not shifting into 4th gear...maybe?
  Historical mailing list - Walt Spak
  Thu, 31 Jan 2008 13:43:48 -0500
  ...I do have a couple of those speedo's too. I still cant explain the speedo's with different speeds indicated for shift points...
• Re: speedo calibration - what's it cost (roughly)?
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Mon, 5 Apr 2004 09:44:23 -0700
  --- John Runberg <jrunberg@MAC.COM> wrote: > Has anyone had their speedo calibrated recently and > can tell me the aproximate cost? How far out of...
• Re: Can a whining speedometer be fixed?
  Historical mailing list - CHRIS STANN
  Mon, 7 Aug 2000 20:34:43 -0500
  Based on my previous non-VW experience (H****a) a growling speedometer at low temps usually indicates a bad speedometer cable. ----- Original Message ----- From...
• Re: Insturment cluster repairing and speedometer repair
  Historical mailing list - Mike Rouby
  Mon, 30 Oct 2006 12:56:20 -0800
  ...As an aside, I own a 1982 aircooled and I picked up a spare speedo at a VW show which seems to be earlier...
• Re: Question about Speedo Head gearing
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Mon, 17 Dec 2007 16:07:58 -0500
  500 sounds like a 2wd speedo. 1000 is correct for the Syncro. Just like US 2wd have 800, but US Syncros have 1600. On...
• Re: Speedo error
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 6 Jun 95 10:57:24 PDT
  >> >> >>There is nothing wrong with your speedo. All late model vanagon speedos that >>I know of read way wrong. Like, when it says 75MPH...
• Re: 5 speed vanagon transmission
  Historical mailing list - Gary Shea
  Mon, 4 May 1998 10:50:01 -0600
  ...here in SLC there was an ad this weekend for an '80 5-speed vanagon. I called the guy; he has two vanagons, '80...
• Need VDO speedo info
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Holser
  Tue, 5 May 1998 14:33:57 -0700
  I have an electronic adjustable VDO speedometer and a VDO sender for the beast, but I have no documentation. VDO part 437-151 for...
• Re: Stall... No speedo...
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Mon, 11 Aug 2003 17:06:26 -0700
  The speedo and odo are mechanical, are they not? so I'd guess a spurious correlation with the 2 problems. Did your odo go...
• Re: '83 and '86 vanagons can't complete smog test, please help!
  Historical mailing list - Bill Collins
  Fri, 5 Sep 2003 04:51:03 -0400
  ...Are you saying the test is done at idle speed, but the speed is wrong? If so, you can adjust the idle speed with...
• Re: Speed
  Historical mailing list - Bostig Eng.
  Wed, 23 Nov 2005 09:58:20 -0500
  Here's a dyno chart of speed/rpm vs. time. Zetec up top, waterboxer below... and are gear limited... even if you had the...
• Re: '90 GL Cruise Control
  Historical mailing list - Jim Davis
  Tue, 6 Oct 1998 02:41:20 EDT
  ...The driver sets a "setpoint" of the desired speed. The controller determines the actual speed, as measured by the speed sensor and compares it...
• Re: speedo problems
  Historical mailing list - John McLean
  Fri, 11 Jan 2002 03:39:37 -0800
  > I was cruising down the Trans Canada Highway from Falcon Lake at 120km/h > last week when all of a sudden my speedo needle...
• ac pressure question
  Historical mailing list - gary hradek
  Mon, 1 Jul 2002 12:21:02 -0700
  Is it safe to assume that your r134 pressure is neither too low or too high if your high speed radiator fan cycles on...
• Re: 5 speeds, was: Noisy transaxle??
  Historical mailing list - ralph meyermann
  Tue, 22 Oct 2013 14:31:04 -0500
  It sounds like I would prefer the 5 speed for the gearing and pulling my small fishing boat approximately 1,000-1,200 #trailer...
• Re: top speed of syncro Westy
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Wed, 15 Jul 1998 10:22:16 -0700
  I should have said the indicated speed was 85mph. Actual speed would be 5% less or approx 81 mph. MM At 12:18 PM...
• Re: Okay READ the subject bar...Hall Effect SPEEDO question.
  Historical mailing list - David Kao
  Thu, 29 May 2008 15:51:14 -0700
  ...Make a small disk driven by the speedometer cable in the center of the disk. Put a small magnet on the edge of the...
• Re: Cruise Control Parts Shared With Rabbit?
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Tue, 11 Aug 2009 13:49:06 -0700
  ...Syncro speed sensors turn at about the same >> speed as the cars. What type of Vanagon did you have? >> >> Mark >> >
• WTB 5-speed for diesel
  Historical mailing list - David Clarkson
  Mon, 14 Sep 1998 08:44:56 EDT
  Hey Volks, I am looking for the ever elusive European 5-speed tranny that fit the diesel. Anyone with a lead? Would like used...
• Speedo 'jigger'
  Historical mailing list - David-M
  Tue, 20 Oct 1998 11:10:16 -0400
  My speedo 'jiggers' at around 40mph, ie. it wavers up and down, from say 37 to 43 rapidly and makes a clicking sound. This...
• Re: Speedometer Circuitry?
  Historical mailing list - Michael Vickey
  Mon, 16 Aug 2004 17:28:16 -0400
  Al, Beginning with 1985 models, there is a dynamic oil pressure circuit board located in the speedometer casing. And yes, if your Vanagon has...
• Re: WetWesties & speed... (will be gone Friday)
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Tue, 22 Nov 2005 18:04:13 -0800
  ...Considering the possible (likely?) consequences of some of the escapades reported here I think we have a new definition of 'Warp Speed', at least...
• Re: Speedo cable noise
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Wed, 15 Oct 1997 00:05:29 -0700
  At 04:34 PM 10/14/97 PDT, IR Student wrote: >Stephen, >I had a similar noise coming form my speedo area. At first...
• Re: AC 3rd speed fan wiring
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Thu, 29 Nov 2007 12:55:43 -0800
  ...In a 2 speed system, low is speed 1 and high is speed 2. In a 3 speed system, low is speed 1 and...
• Speedometer
  Historical mailing list - Ron Bloomquist
  Fri, 22 Oct 1999 20:37:44 -0700
  ...How is it that my 1984 Vanagon speedometer can read 10 mph too high? I am riding on 185/14 inch tires which I...
• Re: Speedo drive on Syncro diff
  Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
  Tue, 18 Apr 2006 07:46:58 -0400
  if you hook up an electric drill to the end of cable at the transmission end does the speedo work? This checks everything except...
• Re: 180 MPH Speedo
  Historical mailing list - pdooley
  Mon, 1 Sep 2008 00:14:37 -0400
  ...180 MPH Speedo Where can I find the 180 MPH Vanagon speedometer shown on this Vanagon for sale? (Take a look at the photo...
• Re:Vanagon Bake-Off~Nevada Race
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 30 May 1996 14:59:02 -0700
  ...There is a short article regarding a race in Nevada where the average speed for the 1995 winning entry over the 90 mile course...
• Re: "Rrrr, rrrrr, rrrr..skritch skritch...rrr rrr " (speedo noise?)
  Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
  Thu, 29 Oct 2009 11:42:23 -0600
  On Oct 29, 2009, at 11:27 AM, Rocket J Squirrel wrote: > Hi Don, > > I get a similar noise speedo on my 71 bay...
• '81 air-cooled engine stall (increase idle speed)
  Historical mailing list - al sinclair
  Wed, 23 Sep 2020 13:16:50 -0700
  ...Is there another way to increase the idle speed besides turning the "idle speed adjusting screw" (Bentley page 24.23)? turning that makes no...
• Re: Speedometer Questions Miles vs. Kilometres
  Historical mailing list - Leon Korkin
  Mon, 9 Jul 2001 09:56:39 -0700
  While ago i bought whole new instrmnt cluster being great deal and dealt with speedometer in km buy buying white marker and writing major...
• Re: Noisy transaxle??
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel
  Tue, 22 Oct 2013 14:28:21 -0700
  ...last time I bought a 5 speed...it was a European gas 5 speed too ( can you imagine downshifting out of top gear going...
• ac pressure question
  Historical mailing list - Keith Hughes
  Mon, 1 Jul 2002 16:26:41 -0700
  Gary, > Is it safe to assume that your r134 pressure is > neither too low or too high if your high speed > radiator fan cycles...
• Re: MPG
  Historical mailing list - Wesley Pegden
  Mon, 3 Sep 2007 20:25:16 -0400
  Good info, I wasn't aware of the difference between speedometer error and odometer error... my speedo needle bounces too much for me to...
• Re: right sized tires, wrong speed indication
  Historical mailing list - Chris Stann
  Mon, 18 Feb 2002 22:38:58 -0600
  > Bradley, > > Time yourself cruising at a steady speed for 2 to three miles on the > interstate based on the mile markers.. Based on your...
• Re: cooling fan!! The fix, if too noisy.
  Historical mailing list - Modl6971
  Mon, 18 May 1998 01:40:14 EDT
  ...The radiator fan switch has a low speed and a high speed curcuit. When the low speed doesn't work any more, the high...
• [Fwd: Re: [Fwd: good vibrations]]
  Historical mailing list - Randolph Feuerriegel
  Mon, 15 Jun 1998 23:35:34 -0700
  ...At 105 km/h, real speed is 100 km/h. Because the wheels have been balanced; high speed, low speed, on vehicle, one technician...
• 2WD 5-speed transmissions
  Historical mailing list - Craig Morton
  Mon, 2 Jun 2008 09:26:54 -0700
  Anyone know how Tiico is coming up with their advertised 5-speed transmissions? I sent them an inquiry a while back but it went...
• vdo speedometer repair: palo alto, ca
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Sat, 14 Jan 95 02:56:53 CST
  for those speedometer impaired, i found this in a recent mercedes club mag: VDO Instrumentation Palo-Alto Speedometer, inc. Speedometers - Tachometers 718 Emerson Street...