Hi Everyone,
  I need a little help.  When I purchased my '89 Vanagon GL the previous
owner told me that he had to replace the entire speedometer "but its
working fine now".  Since then I have had to have repair work done on it
3 times.  It works for awhile and then...nothing.  Sometimes, while
driving down the road, it will suddenly come on for about 5 minutes and
then it stops again.  I am a believe that if you want something done
right you have to do it yourself.  Unfortunately I am not that familiar
with auto mechanics.  If someone could give me some Ideas of where to
look and what to look for I would be oh so appreciative.  I want to
learn as much as I can about my beautiful Vanagon "Bullet".
Thanks,
Kelly