On Mon, 20 Jan 2003, Gregory Smith wrote:

> As for causes either it came that way or over time the
> needle has spun slightly on the shaft from hitting the
> lower peg.  I'd say upper peg normally but we're
> talking Vanagons, heh heh! :^)

I've heard theories that the spring in the speedometer weakens over time,
causing it to read high.  Don't know if there's anyting to it or not.

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