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Subject:Re: speedo/tach differences between '84-'86????????
From:David Marshall
Date:Thu, 13 Jan 2000 21:36:46 -0800

With a bit of work you can install a 1986 GTI tach in a 84 Vanagon as it
would be with an 84 Vanagon tach in an 88 - there are some differences
between the 84 Van and 88 that make it a non-plug and play event.  It I had
it in front of me I could make it all work, but for the average guy this
would not be the case...

At 07:12 PM 13/01/2000 EST, JordanVw@AOL.COM wrote:
>i have a speedo cluster from a '84 wolfsburg edition vanagon, with the
>tach/dig clock.  i know the speedo cluster is different from the '86-'91 one
>(or do the '84 wolfys and the '85 vanagons have the same speedo cluster??)
>someone told me the difference, but i dont remember. i think the '86 up (or
>'85 up?) has the printed circuitboard ribbon going to the speedo, wheras the
>'84 doesnt.
>anyone know?
>i had sold a '84 wolfy tach/dig clock speedo cluster to a guy w/ a '88 van
>awhile back, and it wouldnt work in his van......
>
>whats the difference?
>TIA-
>chris
>
>

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