This is usually caused by dirt and goo on the needle support. Some watch
oil will usually take care of it.

Dennis

-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM] On Behalf
Of Neil Wasbrikoff
Sent: Sunday, January 12, 2003 4:50 PM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: sticky speedometer...

Hi Folks,

The speedometer on my 1987 Westy has been sticking as of late. It seems
to be related to temperature too. It's been getting in to the 30's and
40's at night, and when I go for a drive in the morning, it just sits on
0 mph. Usually, a light tap on the top of the dash cover causes it to
bounce up to what ever speed I am at. Once in a rare while, I have to
tap it a bit harder than usual. It's just started to occur in the colder
months, probably starting in late October.

There's not noise or sound related to it, it just needs a tap.

Before I take my cover off or dash apart, would anyone have a suggestion
what I might have a closer look at, or do to help remedy this situation.
It's not a huge deal (I don't drive fast) but one I would like to fix if
I can. I don't own a Bentley, and wondered if it might be a loose cable,
or if any moving parts need any kind of adjustment of lube.

Any suggestions would be helpful,
Thanks,
Neil

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