"MOST,DAVID" wrote:
>
> I don't know what the current rules require, but a few years ago,
> replacing the speedometer yourself was insufficient.  One was required to
> have a receipt from a VW dealer showing at least the purchase of a new
> speedometer if not the installation as well.  On the other hand, nobody
> ever actually checked to see if the new speedometer was installed as a
> part of the paperwork or crossing the border.

        Hrm, then one might just check a few local speedometer
shops. There are a couple in the bay area that sell and install
new face plates for under $100.... Do a search on Yahoo for
speedometer and it will turn up a few nationwide if you cannot
find a local one.

dave