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  • Re: 81 Westy Heat/Air Distribution/Blower Box Rebuild
    Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
    Tue, 14 Nov 2006 15:22:31 -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: Brake master cyclinder replacement procedures (LONG)
    Historical mailing list - Joel Cort
    Mon, 17 Jul 2006 19:43:33 -0700
    ...Next reach behind the Speedo cluster and squeeze the plastic retainer holding the cable in and release that. This gives you more play in...
  • Re: Not starting easily
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Thu, 29 Dec 2011 14:55:59 -0800
    ...sensor light was operated from a mileage >> counter >> driven by the speedometer cable. As a bulb check it was also lighted >> with >> the alternator...
  • Re: Instructions for trans mount and master brake cylinder
    Historical mailing list - Jim Johnston
    Thu, 10 Sep 2009 08:26:40 -0400
    ...Next reach behind the Speedo cluster and squeeze the plastic retainer holding the cable in and release that. This gives you more play in...
  • Fwd: Brake master cyclinder replacement procedures (LONG)
    Historical mailing list - Jim Johnston
    Fri, 9 May 2008 13:13:11 -0400
    ...Next reach behind the Speedo cluster and squeeze the plastic retainer holding the cable in and release that. This gives you more play in...
  • Re: Replacing the master cylider - In Bentley?
    Historical mailing list - BJ Feddish
    Fri, 9 May 2008 13:29:17 -0400
    ...Next reach behind the Speedo cluster and squeeze the plastic retainer holding the cable in and release that. This gives you more play in...
  • V6anagon Trip: Day 1 (continued) /L
    Historical mailing list - Maher, Steve (SD-MS)
    Mon, 04 Dec 1995 18:45:00 -0800 (PST)
    ...The throttle cable and guide tube is extremely crude, and probably a major contributor to the stiffness of the throttle. That plus the two...
  • Re: VW gutless & unreliable? Another perspective...
    Historical mailing list - Steve Overmyer
    Wed, 2 Apr 2003 17:27:23 +1000
    ...1 front L-H wheel bearing..water probably entered past the speedo cable and it got a little rumbly.Fixed before it went bad...
  • The cost of VW Waterboxer ownership - a 15 year summary
    Historical mailing list - Stephen Overmyer
    Wed, 31 Oct 2007 14:27:46 +1100
    ...30,000kms : $448.60 (incl replace front left wheel bearing - probably due to salt air getting past speedo cable on ship to Australia. I...
  • Re: Bearing Problem - Any Ideas??
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Tue, 28 Jul 2009 12:32:16 -0700
    ...Secured the speedo cable with the circlip. Then gave > it a test run. > > Unexpectedly I got a big whine from the front end. The...
  • V6anagon/Route 66: Day 4, Home at last /L
    Historical mailing list - Maher, Steve (SD-MS)
    Fri, 08 Dec 1995 16:36:00 -0800 (PST)
    ...Waste an hour looking for a hobby shop that carries Nyrods (I find out later that these are too flimsy for accelerator cables anyway...
  • Behr AC; Air Leaks; Alarms; Scope Creep
    Historical mailing list - Jon B. Kanas
    Wed, 5 Jul 2000 11:12:56 -0600
    ...when I pulled the dashboard to install an alarm, replace the > > > > speedometer cable and get one of the a/c blowers to work on...
  • Behr Air Conditioning
    Historical mailing list - Jon B. Kanas
    Mon, 4 Jan 1999 11:36:43 -0700
    ...when I pulled the dashboard to install an alarm, replace the speedometer cable and get one of the a/c blowers to work on...
  • Extravagant Utility - 3.2-liter 165hp Vanagon. :)
    Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
    Fri, 03 Feb 95 10:35:59 CST
    ...Oettinger has always preferred to work with Volkswagen products, initially converting the original cable-operated Beetle brakes to a more efficient hydraulic system, but...
  • Epic Journeys (Long... Frustrating)
    Historical mailing list - Eric Nettles
    Tue, 26 Sep 2000 14:56:40 -0400
    ...Even through most of South Carolina (at who knows what speed since I didn't have a speedo cable yet) right until Hilton Head...
  • Re: Epic Journeys (Long... Frustrating)
    Historical mailing list - John Clemens
    Tue, 26 Sep 2000 13:22:06 -0700
    ...Even > through most of South Carolina (at who knows what speed since I didn't > have a speedo cable yet) right until Hilton Head...
  • Trip Report: Big Bend National Park (long)
    Historical mailing list - Bruce Nadig
    Wed, 13 Apr 2005 15:38:49 -0500
    ...Just to be on the safe side I took an extensive tool kit, zip ties, fuses, tape, flashlights, jumper cables, 5 different shop manuals...
  • How To Replace Power Steering Rack (re-send)
    Historical mailing list - Richard Golen
    Wed, 29 Aug 2007 07:15:47 -0400
    ...On the driver's side, make sure the speedo cable is under the tie rod. Next, put the 4 mounting bolts into the rack...
  • Re: Trip Report: Big Bend National Park (long)
    Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
    Thu, 14 Apr 2005 00:18:01 -0700
    ...I won't say just how > fast we got the van going, but we did get past the speed at which the > speedometer needle...
  • Re: removing dash / replacing front blower motor - LONG
    Historical mailing list - Joel Cort
    Wed, 30 Jul 2003 17:04:38 -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: Front Heater Fan Removal & Replacing HOW TO! - LONG
    Historical mailing list - Joel Cort
    Mon, 12 May 2003 19:55:38 -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...
  • FRONT HEATER / BLOWER FAN - Removal Instructions - EXTREMELY VERY LONG
    Historical mailing list - Joel Cort
    Tue, 1 Dec 2009 09:29:51 -0800
    ...Wiggle your hand behind the speedometer and unclip the speedo cable.  Just squeeze the single clip on the connector and it will slide out...
  • Re: Front Heater Fan Removal & Replacing HOW TO! - LONG
    Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
    Fri, 30 May 2003 12:25:38 -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: Front Heater Fan Removal & Replacing HOW TO! - LONG
    Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
    Fri, 30 May 2003 13:45:26 -0400
    ...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: Front Heater Fan Removal & Replacing HOW TO! - LONG
    Historical mailing list - mike boland
    Fri, 30 May 2003 16:57:05 -0500
    ...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: Front Heater Fan Removal & Replacing HOW TO! - LONG
    Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
    Fri, 30 May 2003 13:04:54 -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 coming out. Any prev. maint tips?
    Historical mailing list - Joel Cort
    Tue, 30 Jan 2007 17:44:42 -0800
    ...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: FRONT HEATER / BLOWER FAN - Removal Instructions - EXTREMELY VERY LONG
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Tue, 1 Dec 2009 15:42:16 -0500
    ...Wiggle your >hand behind the speedometer and unclip the >speedo cable. Just squeeze the single clip on >the connector and it will slide out...
  • Re: Installing new defroster/heater fan INSTRUCTIONS - LONG
    Historical mailing list - Joel Cort
    Mon, 20 Oct 2003 18:16:02 -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: How To Install Your New VC
    Historical mailing list - Steve Schwenk
    Thu, 5 Jul 2001 15:40:21 -0700
    ...mentioned which hold the front diff in place. > > Then remove the speedo > > cable as well as the six screws in each of the > > inner...
  • Re: [Syncro] Re: How To Install Your New VC
    Historical mailing list - Rennie Wible
    Thu, 12 Jul 2001 20:17:47 -0700
    ...mentioned which hold the front diff in place. > > > Then remove the speedo > > > cable as well as the six screws in each of the > > > inner...
  • Re: 2.6 SA engine kit
    Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
    Thu, 27 Feb 2003 09:28:39 -0500
    ...There are no other changes to hoses, cables, wiring etc. You will not even see a difference between the installation of a 2.1...
  • Re: [Syncro] Re: 2.6 SA engine kit
    Historical mailing list - Forhan, Thomas
    Thu, 27 Feb 2003 09:47:05 -0500
    ...There are no other changes to hoses, cables, wiring etc. You will not even see a difference between the installation of a 2.1...
  • How To Install Your New VC
    Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
    Thu, 5 Jul 2001 18:21:31 -0400
    ...diff in&nbsp; place.&nbsp;&nbsp; Then remove&nbsp; the speedo<br> cable&nbsp; as well as the six&nbsp; screws in each of...
  • road test: 1968 VW Station Wagon (long)
    Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
    Tue, 10 Jan 95 15:48:47 CST
    ...The speedometer is centered and the right dial is a dummy for installation of a clock. All dashboard knobs are large, flat, rubber-covered...