i did this with an old jetta
got the updated instrument panel from a newer jetta at a junkyard
i think most 80's vws have the same size instrument cluster
the original wiring harness fit the newer panel perfectly
then you need to run a wire from the ignition coil to the open port on the
wiring harness that goes to the tach
unfortunately this is a much longer wire in a rear engine van that in a
jetta!
but its a pretty easy install
the hardest part i remember was getting the panels in and out because it is
a tight fit
might be a lot easier if you remove the steering wheel first
good luck
Cory
84 Westy
N. Bridgton, ME

----Original Message Follows----
From: jhlauterbach <jhlauterbach@MSN.COM>
Reply-To: jhlauterbach <jhlauterbach@MSN.COM>
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: Re: Putting a tach into non-tach Vanagon
Date: Thu, 21 Jun 2001 22:55:05 -0400

Some of the list vendors were selling updated instrument clusters with
tachs, but km/h speedometers.  I have one in my '84.  Works just fine.

John Lauterbach
Macon, GA

----- Original Message -----
From: "Christopher T. Berchin" <ctb1@PEOPLEPC.COM>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Thursday, June 21, 2001 6:39 PM
Subject: Putting a tach into non-tach Vanagon

 > Anyone know how difficult it is to put a tach from a later Vanagon into
 > something like a 1984?  I'm assuming none of the wiring is there for
this...
 > Thanks.
 >
 > Chris

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