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<DIV>It's been some time since i've been on this list...I just joined again as about a week ago I&nbsp;became the third owner of an '83&nbsp;water-cooled Vanagon GL Country Homes Camper conversion.&nbsp; It is a really sweet machine, with an interior that is gorgeous, but like most 20yo vdubs, it is not w/out its issues.</DIV>
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<DIV>The engine is original with "105k" on it.&nbsp; This is in quotes because the PO, who I believe is very trustworthy, said the odometer crapped out in 1998.&nbsp; It is stuck at 61338.&nbsp; He also gave me records&nbsp;from the original owner that he had to replace the odometer at 14k as well.&nbsp; So the 2nd one worked for about 12 years, but is currently dead.&nbsp; Neither the trip odometer or the regular odometer function. </DIV>
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<DIV>In addition to this, the spedometer only functions about 80% of the time, and makes a rattle-type sound between 50-60mph.&nbsp; The analog clock also is funky, and works only about 30% of the time. </DIV>
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<DIV>I'm wondering:</DIV>
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<DIV>-could all these things be related to each other?</DIV>
<DIV>-how hard is it to disassemble the dash and replace or repair the odometer(s)?</DIV>
<DIV>-Is there a fix for the clock, or should I get a new one?</DIV>
<DIV>-same w/the spedometer...anything i can do to help it?</DIV>
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<DIV>I was excited to see all the posts about tires, as i need a new pair as well.</DIV>
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<DIV>Any other CHC owners out there? there doesn't seem to be alot of info on the net about them except for the CHC home page.</DIV>
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<DIV>Thanks to all! and esp. anyone who can help with my questions.</DIV>
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<DIV>If anyone wants to see a pic or two, let me know.</DIV>
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<DIV>take care,</DIV>
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