David, I run a new instrument cluster in my '84DL.  These recent clusters
with speedometers in km/hr use a different wiring sequence on the 14-pin
connector (back of cluster) than do at least '84 and earlier Vanagons.  I
got wiring sequence from list (try archives).  It wasn't hard to rewire
connector;  however, I still do not know for sure if my oil pressure light
would light if I had low oil pressure when engine was at greater than 2000
rpm.  I have no problem with km/hr speedometer as I am use to working in
both metric as well as English units.

John Lauterbach
Macon, GA

----- Original Message -----
From: David <david@RENAISSANCE-DESIGN.COM>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Saturday, April 29, 2000 12:52 PM
Subject: Tach Installation??

> Recently picked up my new (1982) Westy and the previous owner was kind
enough to supply a euro intrument cluster with tachometer (thanks, David).
My question is HOW DO I INSTALL IT???
>
> There is an electrical connector on the back, but I have no idea if it
matches the one in there now (wouldn't expect it to).  I am electrically
inclinded, but would like to hear from anyone who has done this so that I
don't reinvent the wheel.
>
> Also, does anyone know if there would be a problem using the km
spedometer.  The odometer in mine is busted and I considered just using the
apprantly new spedometer in the cluster since I don't mind converting the km
to miles in my head.  The question is, however, was the km spedometer meant
for different ratios, i.e. when it reads 100km/hr in my US 82 is that really
100km/hr.
>
> Thanks in advance for your help!
>
> David