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• Warning!!! Check Your Speedometer
  Historical mailing list - Ronald Gregory Smithers
  Sat, 11 May 2002 08:57:50 EDT
  ...Everyone, check your speedometers!!!! They may be showing the speed in kilometers per hour and that is ***much*** different from miles per hour! My...
• Re: Speedometer Cable
  Historical mailing list - Chris Stann
  Fri, 10 May 2002 09:56:06 -0500
  ...Speedometer Cable The speedometer on my 86 doesn't work. If I understand it correctly there are 2 cables from the wheel to the...
• Re: Warning!!! Check Your Speedometer
  Historical mailing list - Marshall
  Sat, 11 May 2002 23:09:05 -0500
  ...Warning!!! Check Your Speedometer Phew, thank you for the warning! As it turns out I have been driving around with a KMPH speedometer for...
• Re: o2 sensor light
  Historical mailing list - Bob Donalds
  Wed, 19 Dec 2007 18:34:21 -0500
  http://www.speedometer.com/ Overseas Speedometer 100 Wallis Dr. Austin, TX 78746 Bob Donalds ----- Original Message ----- From: "Mike Collum" <collum@VERIZON.NET> To: <vanagon...
• Re: 180 MPH Speedo
  Historical mailing list - Jeff
  Mon, 1 Sep 2008 12:39:19 -0700
  ...180 MPH Speedo Without reading the rest of the answers, I would say that is a not a MPH speedometer but a km/h...
• Speedometer fluctuations, bumps
  Historical mailing list - sstones
  Thu, 27 Jul 1995 12:30:02 -0400 (EDT)
  ...It's inertia of moving parts inside the speedometer itself. If you take a speedometer out of a vehicle and lift and lower it...
• Re: Odometer Repair in Toronto?
  Historical mailing list - 80 Westy Pokey
  Thu, 17 Apr 2003 12:42:54 -0400
  ...Then remove the speedometer. My Jetta has a speedometer cluster that required me to first pull out all of the dashboard switches and knobs...
• Speedometer works, odometer only registering partiually
  Historical mailing list - Jack R.
  Tue, 5 Aug 2008 09:42:15 -0400
  ...Not sure if it is related! The speedometer registers properly, however on the odometer only clicks off a mile every 10 to 15 miles...
• Re: broken speedometer mounts
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Wed, 10 Nov 2004 07:43:30 -0600
  I've dealt with the crumbling speedometer housing issue by taping up the corners with clear tape to make a "form" for epoxy to...
• Re: odometer and trip-odometer stopped
  Historical mailing list - '80 Westy Pokey
  Tue, 10 Jul 2001 10:43:20 -0700
  ...Then remove the speedometer. My Jetta has a speedometer cluster that required me to first pull out all of the dashboard switches and knobs...
• Speedometer is off
  Historical mailing list - Marc Perdue
  Sun, 3 Jul 2016 15:34:36 -0400
  ...Today, I had my wife download a speedometer app to her phone and we checked our actual speed against what my speedometer was reading...
• Dash Light
  Historical mailing list - B. Webb
  Fri, 11 Feb 2000 21:28:53 +0000
  ...The light over the speedometer is not working. The van is an 85 vanagon with a tach & speedometer. All seemed to work until I...
• Re: Speedometer
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Fri, 31 Mar 2006 09:46:41 -0500
  - Melissa Puckett wrote: > Anyone ever have trouble with there speedometer? > I have a 82 vanagon and lastnight the needle started bouncing around like a...
• Re: Speedometer Source
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Mon, 13 Apr 2009 09:26:09 -0400
  ...Ken Wilford John 3:16 www.vanagain.com Jarrett Anthony Kupcinski wrote: > Does anyone know of a source for rebuilt speedometers other than > GoWesty...
• Re: Front wheel thumping sound
  Historical mailing list - Debbie Walters
  Sun, 3 Jun 2001 07:28:49 -0400
  I have the same thump, and I suspect it's the speedometer cable, although I have not confirmed it. Watch your speedometer needle during...
• Re: My first Subi ride
  Historical mailing list - Jon D. Patton
  Thu, 3 May 2007 20:05:34 -0400
  A CV joint for 39.95, a speedometer cable for 29.95, your wife holding the speedometer cable and the cv joint, while you...
• Re: Speedometer question
  Historical mailing list - Roy Nicholl
  Thu, 2 Jun 2016 18:05:59 -0300
  ...Speedometer question >> >> Speedometer still works (a little bouncy in the 30 - 50K range). Provided >> I do not break the needle during surgery on the...
• What Bentley says Re: Speedo calibration (longish)
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 12 Aug 1998 09:06:10 EDT
  ...Starting May 1983, the only requirement is that the vehicle's speedometer indicate a higher speed than is actually being driven. Speedometers having European...
• Re: Longevity of Conversion Engines
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Tue, 26 Mar 2002 00:12:23 -0600
  ...I seem to have a speedometer hoax on my Westy and it currently has 65K on the speedometer, I've saved the old speedometer...
• Re: Fluttering Speedometer
  Historical mailing list - Ron Olsen
  Wed, 27 Dec 2000 06:46:43 +1000
  ...Fluttering Speedometer > Seasons Greetings to all! > > The speedometer on my latest vanagon has been fluttering all summer and > fall. With the last cold spell...
• Re: Speedometer question
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 1 Jun 2016 21:21:41 -0400
  Don't forget the magnet set operating the speedometer needle. Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf...
• Syncro Speedometer drive available
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Tue, 28 Dec 2010 15:35:51 -0500
  Just got a new syncro speedometer drive gear in stock. It is for a US Syncro with MPH speedo head. It is $199 plus...
• Re: Speedometer Source
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Sat, 11 Apr 2009 22:31:41 -0700
  ...yahoo.com> wrote: > Does anyone know of a source for rebuilt speedometers other than > GoWesty? Bus Depot informed me they are NLA. My odometer...
• Re: speedometer in Syncro
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 01 Jun 1996 21:57:37 -0700
  ...Dennis said "The Speedo can be reset by resetting the pointer on the shaft." So that would leave the speedometer showing about 4 miles...
• Alternative Rims
  Historical mailing list - Munga Correa
  Wed, 16 Jun 1999 20:49:17 EDT
  ...What do they do about the Speedometer mechanism. Because I am thinking of getting some rims for my Vanagon but was wondering about the...
• Re: Speedometer
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 31 Mar 2006 11:32:44 EST
  ...Time, Shaggy3271@AOL.COM writes: > Anyone ever have trouble with there speedometer? > I have a 82 vanagon and lastnight the needle started bouncing around...
• Re: Odometer?intrument cluster question
  Historical mailing list - 1980 VW Westfalia \"Pokey\"
  Tue, 24 Oct 2000 10:53:41 -0400
  ...Then remove the speedometer. My Jetta has a speedometer cluster that required me to first pull out all of the dashboard switches and knobs...
• Re: Odometer Repair
  Historical mailing list - Frederick M. Wasserstein
  Mon, 8 Jan 2001 13:49:42 -0600
  ...Then remove > the speedometer. My Jetta has a speedometer cluster that required me to > first pull out all of the dashboard switches and knobs...
• Re: Bouncing Speedometer Needle
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 7 Apr 2010 16:04:08 -0700
  ...Bouncing Speedometer Needle My speedometer needle bounces. It seems to smoothe out at higher speeds. I was thinking about spraying some WD40 in the...
• Re: another speedometer cable question
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Mon, 23 Apr 2007 16:53:01 +0000
  ...I have an 89 > Westy, which has the one-piece speedometer cable. Originally, the speedometer > needle jumped quite a bit, and then it would...
• Re: Reasonable cruising speed?
  Historical mailing list - Rich Bennington
  Fri, 4 Aug 2006 07:08:54 -0700
  ...The speedometer and odometer are fed separately. While the odometer typically will be a little off(3%), an old speedometer can read 10-15...
• Re: Wrong speedometer request
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Thu, 25 Apr 2019 08:41:25 -0700
  ...Mighton <rmighton@bell.net> wrote: > I am looking for a good speedometer for an 87 Vanagon NOT a 78 Vanagon. > > How could I screw...
• Thanks for Speedometer help
  Historical mailing list - Lebron, Nathan (GEP, Contractor)
  Wed, 15 Apr 1998 13:43:23 -0400
  I wanted to thank everyone for their help on my speedometer cable problem. Finally went under it and got it in. It took some...
• WTB: Syncro Speedometer Cable
  Historical mailing list - SyncroWesty
  Tue, 18 Feb 2003 09:10:50 -0700
  My speedometer cable broke. The end that connects to the front diferential broke off when I disconnected it. If anyone has one they would...
• Re: speedometer lube?
  Historical mailing list - Wil Haslup
  Sun, 19 Feb 2006 10:51:20 -0500
  J Roth wrote: > How wise is it to disassemble the instrument cluster to remove the > speedometer and lubricate it? I'm aware that the...
• Re: Repairing odometer
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Tue, 28 Jun 2011 11:48:19 -0400
  Many folk (myself included) have used <http://www.speedometer.com/> which has the cryptic company name of Overseas Speedometer (though they are actually in...
• Re: SCREAMING Speedometer
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Wed, 1 Sep 1999 03:57:42 +0200
  ...I'm hoping that I can disconnect the > Speedometer cable in a few minutes during lunch. Which end of the cable > would be easiest...
• OSX Counter
  Historical mailing list - Brion SABBATINO
  Wed, 21 May 2008 18:06:19 -0600
  ...Is the button supposed to stay in after resetting, or does it return to it's previous position within the speedometer counter housing under...
• Re: Speedometer question
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 1 Jun 2016 22:06:24 -0400
  ...Speedometer question Speedometer still works (a little bouncy in the 30 - 50K range). Provided I do not break the needle during surgery on the...
• Re: Reasonable cruising speed?
  Historical mailing list - Ken Lake
  Fri, 4 Aug 2006 10:49:54 -0500
  ...The speedometer and odometer are fed separately. Actually, they are both fed from the same source, the speedometer cable. But the odometer is a...
• Cruise Control Inductive Pickup: sit on hole, or in hole of Speedometer?
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Wed, 7 Sep 2011 15:52:54 -0700
  ...I'm finally getting around to installing a VSS sensor from a Mk2 VW (in speedometer). It appears to be the same or very...
• Re: KMH / MPH speedometer face available? FISH
  Historical mailing list - 80 Westy Pokey
  Wed, 24 Jul 2002 08:50:42 -0400
  ...KMH / MPH speedometer face available? > > >> Listees: >> >> A few years ago, I thought I saw a speedometer calibrated with both MPH >and KPH markings in...
• Re: speedometer probs
  Historical mailing list - joseph Trussell
  Thu, 20 Dec 2001 10:09:01 -0700
  What about if the speedometer is making a light grinding noise and looks a little loose? Just need to lubricate it or tighten it...
• Re: Looking for a speedometer - 89
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 6 Jul 2004 21:09:02 -0500
  ...Are there any list >vendors that carry replacements or should I be looking for a used >speedometer? Anyone out there with a used speedometer...
• Re: '84 GL NOT in the woods
  Historical mailing list - wb6otg
  Mon, 5 Feb 2001 15:40:11 -0500
  >Is the VDO sending unit from the tranny electrical? (This could >explain the commonality of the speed & odometers not working.) Sorry, the speedometer is...
• Re: Speedometer wheel clip
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Thu, 13 Jul 2006 00:46:56 -0700
  On 7/13/06, Mike Collum <collum@verizon.net> wrote: > > > > The speedometer/odometer work fine and any problem with the cable would > be noticed...
• Re: Can a whining speedometer be fixed?
  Historical mailing list - k1cajun
  Tue, 8 Aug 2000 00:09:32 -0500
  ...Disconnect the speedometer cable at the back of the speedometer. Add > drop by drop to the cable end. Be very careful not to spill...
• Re: Speedometer Disassembly Question
  Historical mailing list - neil
  Mon, 27 Nov 2006 13:23:49 -0500
  ...Cheers, Neil. --- Doug Fitz-Randolph <fitzr@SUSCOM-MAINE.NET> wrote: > Does anyone know how to remove the > speedometer/odometer assembly from its > plastic housing...
• Speedometer Cable End
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Wed, 26 May 1999 05:28:41 -0400
  Looking for collective wisdom here ! Speedometer cable square end where it connects to wheel bearing dust cap has become round and no longer will...
• screeching, angst inducing speedometer
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 22 Nov 1996 22:03:02 -0700
  My Speedometer on my 87 synchro sounds like a blade of grass being blown between two thumbs or maybe a parakeet on bad acid...
• Speedometer light bulb
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Jowell
  Tue, 5 May 2015 13:06:01 -0400
  Good morning, Trying to get ready for our trip to Labrador and noticed the speedometer bulb on our 1988 GL Westy is apparently burnt...
• Re: Speedometer repairs '84
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Strickrott
  Sat, 16 Nov 2002 10:23:53 -0500
  ...I used it for ideas on how to take apart an 85 speedometer and reset the mileage to what was on my original speedometer...
• Re: Reasonable cruising speed?
  Historical mailing list - Rich Bennington
  Sat, 5 Aug 2006 11:38:18 -0700
  ...The speedometer and odometer are fed separately. Actually, they are both fed from the same source, the speedometer cable.� But the odometer is a...
• Re: Odometer
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Tue, 1 May 2012 12:09:47 -0400
  Send it down to Overseas Speedometer for repair. (www.speedometer.com). They'll set it to whatever mileage you request during the repair process...
• Cause of fluttering speedometer ?
  Historical mailing list - Gary McEachern
  Mon, 31 Jan 2000 19:54:26 EST
  Hello The speedometer on both of my 87 vans continually flutter up and down (while the van is moving, of course). Is there a...
• Cause of fluttering speedometer ?
  Historical mailing list - Gary McEachern
  Sat, 5 Feb 2000 12:36:49 -0800
  Hello The speedometer on both of my 87 vans continually flutter up and down (while the van is moving, of course). Is there a...
• needed!84 speedometer with working odometer
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Hosick
  Sun, 14 Apr 2002 21:17:34 -0700
  I found a speedometer(after a year of driving without an odometer)at a junk yard attached to a whole vanagon(which I bought...
• Re: Vanagon not as fast as you think
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Mon, 6 Sep 2004 20:26:55 -0500
  Wade Yorke wrote: > You may not actually be going as fast as your speedometer indicates > since the Vanagon speedometer is at least 15 miles...
• Re: speedo cable question
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Thu, 3 Apr 2008 17:28:49 -0400
  ...Does that look like about the threads on the speedometer cable? I think the TP on the speedometer is much finer than 1.5...
• Fun With My Speedometer
  Historical mailing list - Mike Finkbiner
  Sun, 13 May 2001 02:07:26 -0000
  ...So - I think I have three options - 1) Buy a new speedometer 2) Find a working used speedometer (with cruise control) 3) Have this...