Mike,
   It's most likely the voltage regulator. It's a little black 3 pronged thing that is easily replaced if you know how to remove your instrument cluster. It's on the clock side in my Vanagon. 
good luck
 -Arthur
Mike Williams wrote on 11/26/01 7:32 pm:

another mind boggler...my temperature gauge and fuel gauge went bye bye in the same day.  they aren't working at all.  i've checked all the fuses and they're all fine...anyone have anymore ideas? also...my oil pressure guage stopped working a few weeks ago...could it all be related...any help is appreciated!?!?!  Thanks in advance!

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'82 (bio)Diesel Vanagon
''the Beast''