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• Re: Gauges... Oil Pressure & Speedo Cable...
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Mon, 23 Jul 2001 22:38:45 -0500
  ...2001 23:04:13 -0400 PlayDoh <playdoh@ADELPHIA.NET> writes: > Speedo first... Cable seems to be pulled down into the dashboard a > tad too...
• Re: Wheel C-clip
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Wed, 11 Aug 2010 14:56:18 -0400
  ...Aug 10, 2010 4:27 PM >> >> >> >> I am going to replace the speedometer cable with the one that does away >> with the EG counter...
• Sticking Spedometer....
  Historical mailing list - Andy
  Wed, 19 Oct 94 16:34 EDT
  As the title says, the speedo on my '81 Vanagon is sticking...it's pretty strange seeing it read 55mph while I'm stopped...
• Re: Front Wheels clicking noise
  Historical mailing list - Neal Hansen
  Sat, 18 May 2002 15:36:35 -0700
  I'd check the speedometer cable first. Neal ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Date: Sat, 18 May 2002 07:00:51 -0700 From: s w <smorewhisky@YAHOO.COM> Subject...
• Re: Speedometer...cable breaks...
  Historical mailing list - A. Hurley
  Mon, 19 Sep 2005 00:27:20 -0400
  just fifteen minutes after I drive away with new tires. ? Can I just get one from the cool junkyard I found in Seattle? I...
• Re: OXS box noise
  Historical mailing list - Mike \"Rocket J Squirrel\" Elliott
  Fri, 19 Oct 2007 11:52:04 -0700
  ...Get the European cable > that is long enough to go tot he speedo in one piece. AFAIK they are > available for both the Syncro...
• Calibrate Speedometer
  Historical mailing list - Mike Finkbiner
  Mon, 14 May 2001 23:44:37 -0000
  ...Turns out that the drill had to be turning counter-clockwise to make the speedometer work. A piece of speedometer cable would have been...
• Re: Golf II instruments fit Vanagon cluster? White faces? Backlighting?
  Historical mailing list - Undetermined origin c/o LISTSERV administrator
  Tue, 20 Mar 2001 14:48:15 -0800
  I believe, unless the Japanese market is very different, that the speedo cable should plug right in. All that cable does is count tire...
• Re: When little Jobs Go Wrong
  Historical mailing list - MICHAEL H
  Mon, 21 Nov 2011 15:06:51 -0800
  ...the same dash crap as you- > original problem was a broken speedo cable, but the job > devolved into > my being forced into finding, then...
• Re: EGR light.
  Historical mailing list - G.M.Bulley
  Thu, 30 Jan 2003 20:00:51 -0500
  ...reset button on a 2" square black plastic box on the speedo cable under the van near where you left foot would be when...
• Fwd: speedo cable
  Historical mailing list - mordo
  Sun, 19 Nov 2006 09:08:58 -0500
  Thanks, all. My (former) mechanic did indeed just forget to install the retaining clip. 15 minutes yesterday morning put things right. He was none...
• Golf II instruments fit Vanagon cluster? White faces? Backlighting?
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Wed, 21 Mar 2001 01:27:19 +1200
  ...can the speedo be done likewise? It is cable-driven, not electric, and can either be recalibrated to run from the Caravelle's drive...
• Re: Technique For Removing Speedo needle?
  Historical mailing list - Mike S
  Sat, 3 Oct 2009 12:38:28 -0400
  At 11:43 AM 10/3/2009, Max Wellhouse wrote... >Has anyone tested the accuracy by spinning the speedo on the >work bench with...
• Re: Got Shifter Bushings?
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Mon, 26 Apr 2010 18:11:14 -0700
  ...251957809J- Syncro Speedometer Drive Cable- $125 > 4. 251609701D- Syncro Rear Brake Cable (left)- $75 > 5. 251609702- Syncro Rear Brake Cable (right)- $75 > 6. 094409181B...
• Re: Odometer/Speedometer OoC
  Historical mailing list - Mike S
  Mon, 23 Jun 2008 15:28:06 -0400
  At 02:56 PM 6/23/2008, Neil2 wrote... >Anyone have an idea how one goes about getting the speedo needle back >in the...
• OSX
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 8 Aug 2010 12:28:26 -0400
  ...I will by-pass that little box when the speedometer cable breaks by using the longer cable of a '88 or later van. Just...
• Re: test
  Historical mailing list - Peter Cassidy
  Fri, 1 Jun 2001 13:25:24 +0100
  ...And that after only 11 months of use! *ack!* Anyone got a used lower '86+ speedo cable they'd like to sell? Pete C...
• FS 1986 Vanagon GL in Connecticut
  Historical mailing list - Paul A. Cianciolo
  Sat, 25 Dec 1999 19:38:15 -0500
  ...OWNER - One bumper cap - Oil change & filter - New speedometer cable - broke at back of speedometer - Some real VW wheel covers Vanagon Located in Harwinton...
• FS 1986 Vanagon GL in Northeast
  Historical mailing list - Paul A. Cianciolo
  Sun, 12 Dec 1999 11:47:39 -0500
  ...OWNER - One bumper cap - Oil change & filter - New speedometer cable - broke at back of speedometer - Some real VW wheel covers Vanagon Located in Harwinton...
• Re: Speedometer repairs '84
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Strickrott
  Sun, 17 Nov 2002 08:25:00 -0500
  ...I used a portable drill (fully charged), hooked up to the top section of a speedometer cable, to give me a baseline on where...
• Speedometer cable -- trip report to the Okanagan
  Historical mailing list - Thomas Pfrommer
  Sun, 26 Aug 2007 21:29:59 -0700
  ...Before ordering from Busdepot, I should check if it is the cable, I guess The cable looks nice square on the speedo side, Even...
• Re: Vanagon Instrument cluster (needed)1980 model
  Historical mailing list - Sean Garrett
  Tue, 17 Feb 2004 15:46:46 -0700
  ...Also I am going to upgrade to the latter model speedo one of these days, will have to change the cable again though. Different...
• FS 85 GL 7 Pass. van
  Historical mailing list - sleepingmonkey1
  Sat, 19 Jul 2003 11:52:58 -0400
  ...have original speedo w/ 150,000 mi. automatic tranny- runs smooth has rebuilt front calipers new pads new e brake cable and some brake...
• Re: Speedo Issue..
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Sat, 19 Jan 2013 09:47:09 -0800
  ...At least I think that was the fix...I did take the cover off and mess with the cable with some poke and prods...
• bouncing speedometer
  Historical mailing list - gary hradek
  Fri, 13 Sep 2002 14:14:11 -0700
  jon, perhaps some lub on the cables if it is bouncing? The one on my 74 audi is still ticking just fine. Do not...
• Re: Odometer repair (was coolant leak question...)
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Mon, 1 Dec 2003 04:32:44 -0800
  ...d guess that by now nearly every vanagon has had the speedo cable and back off the odo. At the age of these vehicles...
• Re: Mulititude of questions (dash out now...)
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 6 Jul 2009 19:06:32 -0700
  ...I lube the speedo cable by undoing it at the top, jacking up the left front wheel, and turn the wheel with my foot...
• Re: Choice of Lube
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Tue, 18 Feb 2014 09:00:00 -0600
  ...what you all think is the best lubricant for a squeaky > speedo cable. I'm heading the route of fast and easy since I...
• Re: Whatever happened to speedo cable lube?
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Fri, 4 Dec 2009 16:52:41 -0800
  On Fri, Dec 4, 2009 at 4:37 PM, Max Wellhouse <dimwittedmoose@cfu.net> wrote: > Triflow went down nicely, but not sure how far...
• Re: Haunted Westy!!!
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Tue, 6 Jul 1999 16:13:11 +0200
  Steven Shane wrote: > trip meter as I do each and every time, only this time it stoped > "metering." > > The spedo cable is fine, I...
• Re: Intermittant Speedo?
  Historical mailing list - Sean Garrett
  Thu, 17 Oct 2002 15:26:30 -0700
  ...spedo cable out so I have a choice of the threaded on or > the push on > clip type speedometer. > Just keep buying speedometers whenever...
• tire size vs. rpm. the real answer
  Historical mailing list - Carl Hansen
  Tue, 9 Jun 1998 12:33:05 -0500
  ...That's because your speedo cable runs to your front differential. Imagine your car up in the air on a hoist, the wheels are...
• Re: Lube Raditor fan motor bushings?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Tue, 18 Dec 2007 19:48:23 -0800
  ...This would be great stuff, by the way, for all the climate control cables, probably the speedo cable, etc. A cable luber is helpful...
• Re: broken speedometer mounts
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Wed, 10 Nov 2004 07:43:30 -0600
  ...Any idea what causes this? Is it >> possible the speedometer cable is pulling on it? >> >> Is there any way to fix this speedometer? That...
• Just got some more parts from Germany
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Mon, 8 Nov 2010 11:12:12 -0500
  ...Lower Speedometer Cable for 2wd Vanagon 251957809- $49 Full Length Speedometer Cable for 2wd Vanagon 251957803E- $79 Socket for Front Turn Signal- 171953053A- $19...
• Re: Intermittant Speedo?
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Thu, 17 Oct 2002 20:10:40 -0500
  ...Stan On Thu, 17 Oct 2002 18:55:08 -0600 westydriver <westydriver@tactical-bus.info> writes: > the cable clips on the back of mine...
• Re: Anyone know how to calibrate the speedo?
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Thu, 21 Apr 2011 20:38:54 -0400
  ...drive magnet for the speedometer function. I found that the magnet can be slid fore and aft on the cable drive shaft to bring...
• Re: Alu. Carat wheels for sale.
  Historical mailing list - Darrell Boehler
  Thu, 25 Feb 1999 19:06:10 -0600
  ...The speedo cable goes from the left front wheel to the dash. Darrell Boehler Makanda Illinois -----Original Message----- From: (Christopher j. Pierce) <VolksMD@AOL...
• 89 - Fuel/temp/speedo
  Historical mailing list - Marcus Ward
  Thu, 19 Apr 2001 10:21:18 -0700
  ...My speedo needle vibrates between 35 and 45 mph. I have lubed the cable at the dash with no luck. Any and all thoughts...
• Re: Golf II instruments fit Vanagon cluster? White faces? Backlighting?
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Tue, 20 Mar 2001 18:34:03 -0800
  ...can the speedo be done likewise? It is cable-driven, not electric, and can either be recalibrated to run from the Caravelle's drive...
• Re: Anyone know how to calibrate the speedo?
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Thu, 21 Apr 2011 21:12:00 -0500
  ...drive magnet for the speedometer function. > I found that the magnet can be slid fore and aft on the cable drive shaft > to > bring...
• Re: Odometer/Speedometer OoC
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Mon, 23 Jun 2008 06:51:03 -0500
  ...While monkeying >> with it I managed to break the speedo needle, the cable mounting clip and >> one of the housing corners. To make matters...
• Re: Driver's side front wheel grease cap
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Tue, 28 Aug 2012 07:32:19 -0700
  ...Squirrel, how long have you owned your Westy and not noticed that ? It's the speedometer cable drive connection ! Does not all car manufacturers...
• Re: Normal Transmission "Problems"? Speedo Cable?
  Historical mailing list - Steven Denis
  Fri, 14 Dec 2001 05:47:41 EST
  it sounds likethe pilot bearing in the crank is giving up..requires pulling the tranny and the flywheel and some real fussing to remove...
• Re: Cruise Control Sensors
  Historical mailing list - Randy Bergum
  Tue, 20 Oct 1998 10:31:25 -0700
  ...Tach no longer works, speedo cable ripped off the speedo, broken tab > on the instrument cluster housing so the cover rattles etc etc. > > And...
• Re: Choice of Lube
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Tue, 18 Feb 2014 05:51:52 -0800
  ...Just wondering what you all think is the best lubricant for a squeaky speedo cable.� I'm heading the route of fast and easy...
• What is that Google quick search tip for archives?
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Fri, 4 Dec 2009 13:50:52 -0800
  ...help me out? BTW, want to do a search on replacing speedometer cable (jumpy needle at low speeds) and it must be in the...
• parting 84 westy
  Historical mailing list - Nathaniel Poole
  Fri, 23 Feb 2007 16:51:55 -0800
  ...Absolutley everything major is gone so we are talking things like speedo cable, turn signals, windshield washer jug, most of everything underneath (no tranny...
• Re: Odometer not working. Will 1984 unit work in 1990?
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 1 Aug 2006 18:15:33 -0500
  ...Will this work in the 1990 van? The unit size looks the >>> same, however, where the speedometer cable attaches, it looks >>> slightly >>> different from...
• Re: Odometer clicking/ not working?
  Historical mailing list - Eckie Prater
  Sun, 7 Feb 1999 20:59:44 -0600
  ...instrument panel (remove cover,disconnect >speedo cable,electrical connector and 4 screws ). >With panel out,remove the speedometer (4 screws-DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN when...
• Re: Odometer/Speedometer OoC
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Thu, 26 Jun 2008 09:22:01 -0700
  ...While >> monkeying >> with it I managed to break the speedo needle, the cable mounting >> clip and >> one of the housing corners. To make matters...
• "NorthStar" 88 DoubleCab Project - new photos
  Historical mailing list - Michael Vickey
  Sun, 8 Aug 2004 09:08:46 -0400
  ...Since getting it back, I've added a CD changer, put in a new speedometer cable (could have used a helper), and have done...
• Re: Diesel mileage tire question (odometer accuracy)
  Historical mailing list - Calle
  Wed, 15 Dec 2004 21:55:23 +0100
  ...speedo face of your speedo? > 805, why? > >> That number refers to the revs per mile that the cable must turn for the >> speedo to...
• Re: OXS light
  Historical mailing list - Zoltan
  Tue, 19 Jun 2007 22:08:55 -0700
  ...I tried (many times) to reset the mileage counter by pressing the button on the speedometer cable box, as described on vanagon.com. It...
• Re: Using the "extra" LEDs in the instrument cluster
  Historical mailing list - pickle vanagon
  Tue, 13 Mar 2012 15:34:33 -0400
  ...many people have bypassed them with a longer speedo cable anyways since its just a mileage counter, and the box is just an extra...
• Re: your mail
  Historical mailing list - ERIC ZENO
  Thu, 7 Nov 1996 07:25:54 -0500 (EST)
  ...dash, find a small black box in the middle of the speedo cable under the drivers feet. On the side of that box, is...
• The Repairs
  Historical mailing list - Bob Bergeson
  Sat, 27 Mar 1999 15:28:27 -0500
  ...Does anyone know where to get these? I also put the speedometer cable in today. It was relatively easy except for some foreign material...
• aircooled intake elbow
  Historical mailing list - Jamie Foust
  Tue, 5 Oct 2004 10:05:57 -0500
  ...I am also looking for a good speedometer cable, the upper cable that connects from the egr box to the speedometer - but I need...
• Re: Broken ODO, was: Re: WTB: 87 Vgon Speedo (fwd)
  Historical mailing list - Joachim Beek
  Thu, 28 May 1998 17:04:24 -0500
  ...The speedo cable may go between these two flanges, but I can't remember now. Anyway, I tried to fashion a retaining strap out...
• Re: OXS light reset location?
  Historical mailing list - Peter Zendzian
  Sun, 6 Dec 1998 08:27:19 -1000
  ...find the speedometer cable and follow it from the left wheel back up and you will find a box.. the button is part of...