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• Need speedometer for '88
  Historical mailing list - Don in North Carolina
  Tue, 21 Dec 2004 20:13:41 -0500
  Listee's, I need a speedometer for my 1988 GL. Tonight it started making a horrific noise. I have disconnected the cable for now...
• Speedometer
  Historical mailing list - Will
  Fri, 27 Jun 2003 20:49:34 -0400
  Hi All, I need a good used speedometer for my 88 Vanagon. If any one can help please p mail me at Wilbert@citynet...
• Re: Looking for a speedometer - 89
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Tue, 6 Jul 2004 23:16:57 -0400
  On my Syncros I have eventually replaced the Speedometer on all of them due to the odometer failing. Despite the archives having info on...
• Speedometer Questions Miles vs. Kilometres
  Historical mailing list - '80 Westy Pokey
  Mon, 9 Jul 2001 04:58:01 -0700
  My speedometer face just has Kilometres, which is fine for me because I live in Canada... but did VW ever come out with a...
• Re: Speedometer calibration
  Historical mailing list - Chris Stann
  Mon, 20 Aug 2001 07:26:40 -0500
  I use a different method to detect speedometer error. While traveling on some sections of the interstate I time myself at a steady speed...
• Re: Tire Size for 84 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Mon, 19 May 2008 10:55:09 -0700
  The speedometer error is largely the fault of the speedometer itself, not so much the tires. It has become a well known (perhaps not...
• Speedometer Source
  Historical mailing list - Jarrett Anthony Kupcinski
  Sun, 12 Apr 2009 00:16:20 -0500
  Does anyone know of a source for rebuilt speedometers other than GoWesty? Bus Depot informed me they are NLA. My odometer has died. -Jarrett...
• Speedometer - Need one
  Historical mailing list - Randy Herd
  Wed, 22 Aug 2001 08:14:53 -0600
  Does anyone have a good (working) speedometer for an 86? Randy _________________________________________________________________ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com/intl...
• dead speedometer
  Historical mailing list - Rob Wilke
  Mon, 3 Jun 2002 22:28:51 -0600
  My speedometer has bit the dust. What are my options?? How much does a used one cost? Who does a good job fixing them...
• Re: Speedometer and odometer accuracy
  Historical mailing list - Neal Capener
  Tue, 22 Mar 2005 21:13:56 -0800
  My speedometer is a rather sad affair. "84 Westy: Speedo reading 95 mph, GPS says 55 mph. That is also top speed..... Neal
• Re: speedometer
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Tue, 15 Jul 2025 15:02:06 +0000
  I currently am in this same situation.  Funky Speedometer.  It "sorta" works sometimes; it was perfectly fine until 20 months of inactivity due to...
• Re: speedometer
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Sun, 7 Sep 2025 15:57:34 +0000
  Well..my speedometer was funky.  I took the whole Instrument Cluster over to a local shop.  He fixed it...to the tune of $250...
• Re: Vanagon gas mileage
  Historical mailing list - developtrust
  Tue, 23 Dec 2003 19:17:43 -0800
  Before I had my speedometer rebuilt recently the trip odometer would be sticky even when pressed at a stop. Now it resets smooth as...
• speedometer accuracy
  Historical mailing list - Karl Ploessl
  Mon, 6 May 2013 16:28:39 -0400
  ...And what do I notice? Speedometer says 60 mph and GPS says 45 mph! At 70 (speedometer) the GPS says 62! I am running...
• Re: Speedometer Questions
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Wed, 31 May 2006 18:13:24 -0700
  On 5/31/06, Craig Morton <rangermorton1972@yahoo.com> wrote: > > My speedometer bit the dust recently. I found the cable to be rounded off...
• Re: Intermittent speedometer failure
  Historical mailing list - Dake Collins
  Tue, 18 Aug 2015 17:51:37 -0300
  ...Driving along I looked at the speedometer , it registered 0 mph and a few minutes later it was working just fine. If you come...
• Re: speedometer noise and other ramblings
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 8 Jan 1997 22:04:41 PST
  ...ve been noticing something curious about my speedometer lately. >When it gets really cold outside, sometimes the speedometer will make a >gravellysort of noise.
• Speedometer -- the straight scoop
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Sun, 19 Jun 2005 18:44:19 -0700
  ...According to yesterday's "speedometer check" signs posted by the side of Interstate 8, my odometer is a smidge optimistic: when I had traveled...
• Re: Intermittent speedometer failure
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
  Mon, 17 Aug 2015 23:33:56 -1000
  ...otherwise possibly speedometer head. btw....here's another one that always could stand being done.. remove instrument cluster.. wheich means undo speedo cable anyway...
• Re: Buying Canadian
  Historical mailing list - Fryday
  Tue, 9 Apr 2002 16:15:33 -0800
  Actually, my father and I came up with a clever solution for the speedometer for my GTI: an overlay sticker created with a laser...
• Re: speedometer accuracy
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 7 May 2013 00:00:16 -0700
  ...A reasonable margin. 'my speedometer reads low' would be a really thin defense anyway. On 5/6/2013 10:14 PM, Todd Last wrote...
• Re: Tire Size for 84 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Mon, 19 May 2008 22:32:19 -0400
  There are 2 accuracy issues with speedometers. One is a percentage of your given speed. This is controlled by the spring rate on the...
• Re: Speedometer Circuitry?
  Historical mailing list - Al Knoll
  Mon, 16 Aug 2004 09:13:09 -0700
  ...The circuitry at the back of the speedometer is for the dynamic oil pressure circuit board, which is inside the speedometer casing. Hmmm, I...
• I fix the Speedometer, Seattle area
  Historical mailing list - Zoltan
  Mon, 13 Apr 2009 12:15:40 -0700
  In the process of fixing my vans, I have learned how to fix the speedometers including the housings. Many of these have the corners...
• Re: speed odometer/85 westy automatic
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 2 Jul 2010 13:19:36 -0700
  do you mean the speedometer is not working, or do you mean the speedometer is working but not the odometer. ? tach is electronic, speedo...
• Re: speedometer removal
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Thu, 2 Jun 2011 16:34:34 -0700
  ...But that means taking out the speedometer. > > TIA, > > Mike
• Re: Life after speedometer, why do they break?
  Historical mailing list - Al and Sue Brase
  Mon, 14 Mar 2005 12:13:06 -0600
  ...wrote: >I had trouble with my speedometer (88GL) for years and even disconnected the >trip tick by removing the connecting gear but I finally...
• Re: '84 speedometer failure
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 14 Nov 2007 21:49:38 -0600
  Matt, I have never seen a Vanagon speedometer that simply didn't work - period. If it does absolutely nothing, then most likely there is...
• Tires sizes and speedometer errors
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Sat, 24 Jan 2004 00:18:56 -0800
  ...On Canadian / European speedometers there is 500 listed on the bottom of the speedometer (805 in the USA). Meaning that you need 500 revolutions...
• Re: Speedometer
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Fri, 31 Mar 2006 17:06:30 -0600
  You probably need to lubricate the core of your speedometer cable. To pull it out you need to remove the little clip at the...
• Speedometer
  Historical mailing list - Ron Mighton
  Thu, 25 Apr 2019 09:40:52 -0400
  Does anybody have a good working speedometer that would fit a 78 Vanagon Gl westfalia? I am in Oakville, Ontario, Canada L6H1E8 for shipping...
• Calibrate Speedometer
  Historical mailing list - Mike Finkbiner
  Mon, 14 May 2001 23:44:37 -0000
  Thanks to some good advice I got, I was able to re-calibrate my speedometer, after taking it apart to fix the odometer. Robert...
• Re: WTB: Speedometer for my 87 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Wed, 4 Nov 2015 08:08:20 -0500
  ...If anyone has a working > speedometer for sale, I'd like to hear from you please. My Westy is 1987 > model year. > > James >
• junkyard adventure
  Historical mailing list - Linda Bartnik
  Mon, 14 Jul 1997 17:41:42 -0400
  ...Even though the early water-cooled Vanagon speedometers have the same face as the air-cooled Vanagon speedometers, the innards are different. However, I...
• Re: Why is this Here?
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Mon, 29 Aug 2005 19:12:17 -0700
  ...Huntley wrote: >I have been looking over my speedometer/odometer and Console a lot, and I >try various fixes for the Odometer problem I...
• Bouncing Speedometer Needle
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Cebula
  Wed, 7 Apr 2010 15:41:49 -0700
  My speedometer needle bounces.� It seems to smoothe out at higher speeds.�I was thinking about spraying some WD40 in the cable or maybe...
• Re: speedometer
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 7 Sep 2025 21:00:58 +0000
  ...I installed a new cable, very carefully routing it to minimize bends and ensure it goes straight into the speedometer connector. So far, so...
• Speedometer Cable
  Historical mailing list - Lebron, Nathan (GEP, Contractor)
  Fri, 10 Apr 1998 13:26:36 -0400
  I need to know how to hookup the wheel end of the speedometer cable. Took it to my local Pep-Boys and they left...
• Re: WTB: Speedometer for my 87 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Jason
  Tue, 3 Nov 2015 22:03:06 -0500
  I've fixed quite a few VW speedometers. Usually it's something simple inside and repairable. The last one I had took apart the...
• FS: speedometer $35
  Historical mailing list - NA NA
  Mon, 9 Jul 2001 09:06:50 -0700
  for sale vanagon speedometer, MPH, from 80-83 aircooled van. no tripmeter. $35 works great obo __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Get personalized email addresses from...
• Re: Speedometer Disassembly Question
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Mon, 27 Nov 2006 12:19:14 -0800
  If/when you give up, try www.speedometer.com he fixed my speedo for about $100 !!!!! m ____________________________________________________________________________________ Yahoo! Music Unlimited Access over 1 million...
• Re: speedometer accuracy
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Mon, 6 May 2013 15:10:28 -0700
  ...And what do I notice? Speedometer says 60 mph and GPS says 45 mph! At 70 (speedometer) the GPS says 62! I am running...
• Re: Dealership Replacement Speedometer Housing Colour?
  Historical mailing list - Goetz Aust
  Wed, 18 May 2016 16:24:10 -0600
  ...Downloaded an app on my phone and it gives rather accurate speedometer readings. Been using it for the last couple of years and have...
• Re: Import CDN Spec 91 VW Westfalia to USA
  Historical mailing list - MOST,DAVID
  Sun, 16 Apr 2000 09:51:50 -0700
  I don't know what the current rules require, but a few years ago, replacing the speedometer yourself was insufficient. One was required to...
• Re: Reasonable cruising speed?
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Sun, 6 Aug 2006 08:25:52 -0700
  ...Speedometer Repair The interesting thing that Ramon's comments points our is that one of the things that hasn't changed over the years...
• Re: Crazy idea?
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Wed, 30 Jul 2014 13:29:01 -0700
  I used a diesel speedometer for a while in my '81 gas fueled Vanagon. It worked fine until it started screeching somewhere in Oregon...
• lazy speedometer
  Historical mailing list - Chris Wyatt
  Sun, 23 Feb 1997 19:44:38 -0900 (AKST)
  My speedometer does not work unless I give it a good thump. Why is this, and how might I correct it? Chris Wyatt '87...
• '84 speedometer failure
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Snook
  Wed, 14 Nov 2007 18:51:42 -0800
  My '84 speedometer doesn't turn at all or register a speed. What is the most common failure? Is it likely to be the...
• Re: Speedometer -- the straight scoop
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 20 Jun 2005 19:16:38 -0400
  ...According to yesterday's "speedometer check" signs posted by the side of Interstate 8, my odometer is a smidge optimistic: when I had traveled...
• Re: Speedometer difference
  Historical mailing list - Stacy Schneider
  Wed, 20 Sep 2017 22:05:11 -0700
  ...I read on their site one time that they may send you a Syncro speedometer with a 2WD face as it is just a...
• Re: speedometer accuracy
  Historical mailing list - Anthony Egeln
  Tue, 7 May 2013 07:00:07 -0700
  ...And what do I notice? Speedometer says 60 mph and GPS says 45 mph! At 70 (speedometer) the GPS says 62! I am running...
• Re: '84 Westy Speedometer Accuracy
  Historical mailing list - Tromper
  Tue, 31 Dec 2002 21:08:31 -0800
  ...Both have highly optimistic speedometers. Both have fairly accurate odometers. How can I get the speedometers to read more accurately? P.
• Re: Buying Canadian NOW: Gauges
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
  Tue, 9 Apr 2002 17:19:05 -0700
  ...http://www.vgonman.com/gauges.htm -matthew Fryday wrote: > > Actually, my father and I came up with a clever solution for the speedometer > for...
• Re: broken speedometer mounts
  Historical mailing list - Chris DeLong
  Wed, 10 Nov 2004 05:52:06 +0000
  ...Any idea what causes this? Is it >possible the speedometer cable is pulling on it? > >Is there any way to fix this speedometer? That...
• Re: Speedometer Cable
  Historical mailing list - Dan Erlandson
  Wed, 28 Aug 2002 14:36:21 -0400
  Noel, I got two contradicting responses to my question about the bouncing of the speedometer so I just let it go and will live...
• Speedometer/tachometer window cleaning...
  Historical mailing list - James Shinosky
  Mon, 16 Nov 1998 11:16:18 EST
  Did anyone ever disassemble and clean inside the speedometer/tachometer window lens? My 88 Weekender has dust particles inside it and I want to...
• Looking for a Syncro speedometer
  Historical mailing list - Gilles Turmel
  Thu, 25 Nov 2004 14:17:23 -0500
  Hi, Anyone has an 89 Syncro speedometer for sale. Best regards. _____ <http://promos.hotbar.com/promos/promodll.dll?RunPromo&El=&SG=&RAND=2998 4...
• Speedometer
  Historical mailing list - - Melissa Puckett
  Fri, 31 Mar 2006 08:57:00 EST
  Anyone ever have trouble with there speedometer? I have a 82 vanagon and lastnight the needle started bouncing around like a jumping bean. Back...
• Re: KMH / MPH speedometer face available?
  Historical mailing list - 80 Westy Pokey
  Tue, 23 Jul 2002 08:52:40 -0400
  ...KMH / MPH speedometer face available? >To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > >Listees: > >A few years ago, I thought I saw a speedometer calibrated with both...
• 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...