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• Re: blue foil false alarm
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sat, 7 Aug 2010 18:42:05 -0400
  ...difficult because while it's quite straightforward, attaching and detaching the speedo cable is meant for people with much smaller hands than mine, and...
• Re: Adding Aux Driving Lights Questions
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Wed, 11 Apr 2001 20:55:02 -0500
  ...The lights came with a bubble leveling tool to adjust. > I routed the wire through a grommet somewhere by the > speedometer cable on the...
• Fun with fixing up stuff...(long post)
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Mon, 1 Nov 2010 19:17:14 -0700
  ...My speedo cable was 'whirring' on cold mornings...no more. My suspension bushings were sometimes a bit squeaky...no more. My accelerator cable was...
• Re: Anyone converted RHD to LHD or vice-versa?
  Historical mailing list - Tom Miller
  Wed, 22 Sep 2004 12:31:08 -0400
  ...Speedo cable. Flip-flop front bench if equipped w/ > 2 person front bench. Power mirror & window controls and wiring if so > equipped..... > > Starting to...
• Re: Got Shifter Bushings?
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 27 Apr 2010 12:28:20 -0500
  ...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: Front Shocks - Help or How Much $? NEW Improved! With Wheel Bearings!!
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Tue, 28 Dec 2010 19:35:42 -0800
  ...stop at > the restoration shop Always Vee Dub for a new speedo cable). I was > reassured by the dozen or so Vanagons, most of...
• Re: Odometer stopped
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sheridan
  Tue, 16 Oct 2001 21:07:46 -0400
  ...holds the cable to the outside of the hub had broken off. I replaced the clip for 12 cents and my speedometer and odometer...
• Re: Brake work pictures
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Fri, 24 Jul 2009 19:22:51 -0500
  ...Put the grease caps on and pull the speedometer cable through the drivers side and press the clip on. Drop the caliper assemblies down...
• Re: looking for a dash cluster
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Sun, 17 Oct 2010 22:30:52 -0400
  ...the corners are missing.. >I originally was going to lube the speedo cable because the needle was >jumping all over the place. I wasnt...
• Re: Adding Aux Driving Lights Questions
  Historical mailing list - CHRIS STANN
  Wed, 11 Apr 2001 18:14:56 -0500
  ...The lights came with a bubble leveling tool to adjust. > I routed the wire through a grommet somewhere by the > speedometer cable on the...
• 90 GL auto from VA on ebay $950
  Historical mailing list - sam.cooks
  Fri, 5 Sep 2003 08:26:34 -0400
  ...The van needs a right side indicator light, a speedometer cable and turn signal relay. The rear heating unit has been removed and bypassed...
• Re: Dash Cluster Substitute + Reproduce It ?
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Tue, 22 Nov 2011 12:46:24 -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: Water Pump, OXG sensor, and Sputtering still.....
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 1 Sep 2003 05:12:22 -0500
  ...The speedometer cable passes through it. When the counter in the box says 30,000 or 60,000 miles ---- depending on the year of...
• Re: Got Shifter Bushings?
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Tue, 27 Apr 2010 08:36:42 -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: Random Compatibility Questions
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Tue, 20 Nov 2012 17:41:46 -0600
  The speedomete won't work. Jim On Tue, Nov 20, 2012 at 5:18 PM, Scott Daniel - Turbovans < scottdaniel@turbovans.com> wrote: > those all...
• Re: Of spare tires and broken wires...
  Historical mailing list - Puzerewski
  Mon, 26 Jun 2000 05:08:08 -0400
  ...This little box > appears to be where the cable from the transmission junctions to the > speedometer - I think. But there's a fitting with...
• Re: Front wheel rattle
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Tue, 8 Jul 2014 08:25:11 -0600
  ...The other side has the speedo cable going through > a square hole with a circlip holding it. > > It should be a tight tap-in...
• Re: organizing the wisdom
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Tue, 30 Nov 1999 15:38:34 -0700
  ...out that the funny noise is the brakes instead of the speedo cable? All you gotta do is search the archives for any subject...
• Re: Mulititude of questions (dash out now...)
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Mon, 6 Jul 2009 19:51:21 -0700
  ...the tank if full.. > > * Is there a way to lube the speedo cable? When it's freezing outside it makes a nasty screetching vibrating...
• Re: two red lights aren't on at start
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Wed, 10 Jan 2001 20:00:16 -0800
  ...It does this every so many miles as counted by a separate odometer in the speedo cable under the drivers floor. It has no...
• Introductions
  Historical mailing list - Kevin G. Moore
  Sun, 10 Aug 2003 16:43:07 -0400
  ...15/all), speedo/clock (20), window regulators (10), slider latch mechanism/cable (8), alternator (20). Engine/trans are sold. Email with any other requests...
• Re: Anyone converted RHD to LHD or vice-versa?
  Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
  Tue, 21 Sep 2004 07:56:38 -0400
  ...Speedo cable. Flip-flop front bench if equipped w/ >2 person front bench. Power mirror & window controls and wiring if so >equipped..... > >Starting to...
• Re: Of spare tires and broken wires...
  Historical mailing list - Chris Stann
  Sun, 25 Jun 2000 22:09:07 -0500
  ...This little box > appears to be where the cable from the transmission junctions to the > speedometer - I think. But there's a fitting with...
• Re: new owner of 82 diesel Westy, with a few questions
  Historical mailing list - Bill Minor
  Sun, 21 Jul 2002 23:23:49 -0500
  ...like or the proper > names. > > * the speedo works but not the odometer, are these on seperate > cables ? > > inner panel for sliding side door, is...
• How To: Wet Pressure Gauge was Re: oil pressure light
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 8 Oct 1998 18:44:17 EDT
  ...There I followed the speedometer cable right up into the dash. Then I ran the line out through the steering column plastic cover. I...
• Re: front wheel bearing maintenance intervals
  Historical mailing list - Bob Donalds
  Sun, 26 Aug 2007 22:41:27 -0700
  ...left side and even with silicone on the opening for the speedo cable Bob ----- Original Message ----- From: "Rob" <becida@comcast.net> To: "Bob Donalds...
• Re: Got Shifter Bushings?
  Historical mailing list - Evan Mac Donald
  Tue, 27 Apr 2010 10:02:57 -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: Using the "extra" LEDs in the instrument cluster
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Tue, 13 Mar 2012 19:10:46 -0500
  ...many > >> people have bypassed them with a longer speedo cable anyways since its just > >> a mileage counter, and the box is just an extra...
• O2 sensor type problem after replacing O2 sensor-follow up, still having problems
  Historical mailing list - David Clarkson
  Sun, 30 Dec 2012 12:17:12 -0500
  ...I had this problem once before and had to remove a bit off of the end of this coax cable. I'm not sure...
• Parts for Sale
  Historical mailing list - Armstrong, Charles L.
  Fri, 01 Jul 94 10:57:00 cdt
  ...1 CAV Reactor (113 957 901) EGR something? hooks up to speedo cable, $5 >2 door grab handles, $3 for the pair >1 cabin...
• Re: Dash Cluster Substitute + Reproduce It ?
  Historical mailing list - MICHAEL H
  Tue, 22 Nov 2011 20:21:07 -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...
• Report: Dash Removal (with pics, sorta long)
  Historical mailing list - Zach White
  Wed, 8 Sep 2004 05:02:32 +0000
  ...I also needed to put in a new instrument cluster and speedo cable, and clean up some of the ad hoc wiring the PO...
• unused old VWs (was 4SALE,91 VW WESTFALIA)
  Historical mailing list - Michael Meier
  Wed, 17 Feb 1999 22:54:58 +0100
  ...A week later the speedo cable broke - and was renewed. It broke again within a day, the speedo itself was the original reason. From...
• Jacking Up a 2WD GL w/Syncro stuff?
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Sat, 6 Dec 2008 17:29:24 -0600
  ...Any chance of drilling through whatever I stick in there to house the speedo cable? 7. if the 2WD gas tank won't fit...
• Re: [Syncro] NEVC (not exactly vanagon content) ... Paris-Dakar Rallye
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Sat, 3 Jan 2004 22:27:57 -0800
  ...There is a speedometer like cable that runs from the front to rear wheels of the bike with a cog at each end that...
• Re: Anyone converted RHD to LHD or vice-versa?
  Historical mailing list - BenT
  Wed, 22 Sep 2004 00:14:37 -0700
  ...Maplight can be changed with dash. > > Maplight? IF it has one... > > >Speedo cable. Flip-flop front bench if equipped w/2 person front bench...
• Re: Interesting '87 Westy charging problem
  Historical mailing list - Laurence Smith
  Mon, 24 May 2004 17:42:02 -0400
  ...Check this wire for grounds, OK. > Disconnected the O2 sensor plug from the speedo cable > thingy and the O2 light goes out but the...
• Re: Dual battery relay blowing fuses
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Fri, 24 Mar 2006 19:13:07 -0800
  ...The speedo cable goes in one end of it and out the other. There are some wires that connect from it to the dash...
• Re: Dash Cluster Substitute + Reproduce It ?
  Historical mailing list - MICHAEL H
  Tue, 22 Nov 2011 20:16:58 -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: my vanagon - plans/ideas
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 25 Sep 2000 16:27:47 -0500
  ...Also during the inspection, in removing the right > front tire, the mechanic broke the tip from the end of the speedometer > cable, it still...
• Re: Dash Cluster Substitute + Reproduce It ?
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Mon, 21 Nov 2011 09:35:20 -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: Dash Noise - Buzzing
  Historical mailing list - Robert Stewart
  Wed, 30 Mar 2011 12:12:03 -0400
  ...88? - I checked the speedo and clip is in place. I even sprayed some silicone WD40 down the cable to be sure it was...
• Re: was New to the list. now it's Fryday!
  Historical mailing list - Brendan Slevin
  Fri, 13 Jul 2007 08:31:50 -0700
  ...It is missing the middle 2 seat-er bench and needs one seat belt for the rear bench and a speedo cable. That's...
• Type III clock into Breadloaf
  Historical mailing list - Dave Kautz
  Wed, 22 Nov 95 10:45:31 PST
  ...guy <I once disconnected my speedometer cable to do some other work and didn't notice the speedo wasn't working for two days...
• Re: I really hate CPOs.
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Thu, 13 Sep 2007 17:42:31 -0700
  ...I think one of the more appalling 'incorrect' things I've seen done is where someone brazed the speedo cable to the bearing cap...
• Front end noises
  Historical mailing list - MacLachlan, Bill
  Tue, 7 Oct 2003 08:54:25 -0700
  ...Comments from those who've had the front end apart? What does a noisy speedometer cable sound like? Could this be a rear wheel...
• Why we do it.
  Historical mailing list - Brendan Slevin
  Mon, 16 Jul 2007 11:55:43 -0700
  ...Totoro was great, though with no speedometer I was guessing our speed by the tach. After fixing the cable (sort of, it's missing...
• (F) one less Vanagon in the world
  Historical mailing list - Bulley
  Sat, 8 May 1999 07:54:14 -0400
  ...The dash cluster was also knocked loose, and hung by the speedometer cable. "This atrocity will not be tolerated," reported Yugoslav Foreign Minister Kzylrkav...
• Re: Dash Cluster Substitute + Reproduce It ?
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Mon, 21 Nov 2011 14:29:09 -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: Parting out advice
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Mon, 21 Apr 2003 19:37:52 -0500
  ...13) Instrument cluster with black box / speedo cables. I haven't found any screaming need for much other than these items. On Mon, 21...
• Re: Fun with fixing up stuff...(long post)
  Historical mailing list - John Meeks
  Tue, 2 Nov 2010 11:15:22 -0400
  ...My > speedo cable was 'whirring' on cold mornings...no more. My suspension > bushings were sometimes a bit squeaky...no more. My accelerator cable was...
• Re: Of spare tires and broken wires...
  Historical mailing list - Tom and Dana Cates
  Sun, 25 Jun 2000 23:23:22 -0700
  ...This little box > > appears to be where the cable from the transmission junctions to the > > speedometer - I think. But there's a fitting with...
• Safety issues before trip
  Historical mailing list - Ed
  Tue, 17 May 2005 13:40:09 -0400
  ...like it's coming out of the "hub cover" where the speedo cable attachment is. (I hope I've described that right.) As for...
• Re: Chick Magnets & that pesky OXS light
  Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
  Fri, 6 Mar 2009 11:27:21 -0800
  ...underneath the left front wheel and find a box with the > speedometer cable passing through it from the wheel. On the box is a...
• Re: Roadhaus - GPS Receivers / Canada Maps
  Historical mailing list - Steve Gough
  Wed, 11 Jun 2003 10:52:28 -0700
  ...Disconnect the laptop and you simply turn the unit on and you're working - no laptop or cables. And the detail is as good...
• Re: Dash Cluster Substitute + Reproduce It ?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Tue, 22 Nov 2011 14:20:49 -0600
  ...the same dash crap as you- > >>> original problem was a broken speedo cable, but the job devolved into > >>> my being forced into finding, then...
• 85 westi FS for a 78 westi
  Historical mailing list - Jonce Fancher
  Sun, 29 Feb 2004 18:39:57 -0500
  ...raised the rear end from sagging,new cv joint boots and speedo cable new master cylinder and brakes all bled. A/C works perfect...
• Brake Light Switch Procedure (was Anyone Interested)
  Historical mailing list - honemastert
  Tue, 3 Jan 2006 10:56:43 -0700
  ...Wiggle you hand behind the speedometer and unclip the spedo cable. Just squeeze the connector and it will come out. Next pull out the...
• Re: Dash removal for AC access
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Tue, 15 Jul 2008 19:26:32 -0500
  ...The steps were pretty simple: - Remove cover to instrument panel. - Remove instrument panel (remove 4 screws, speedometer cable, wiring harness, and plugs for switches...
• Re: 1.9 water pump replacement question
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Sun, 29 Mar 2015 17:29:19 -0700
  ...My experience is 1.9 pumps last about 80k and my van has 150k+ (speedo cable was broken when I bought it), so I...