Someone probably modified the gear.  Mine has no wire on it.  I tried
a fix by putting super glue on the gear shaft.  It's not working too
well.  My tripmeter now works, but my odometer does not work.

If a new speedo with odometer and tripmeter cost about a $100, I might
consider getting a new one myself.  I would be interested in hearing
other people's experience buying a new speedo/ odometer/tripmeter.
costs and source.  Also, maybe there are some cool aftermarket backlit
alternatives?   If I'm going to spend bucks, I don't need to keep it
stock.

problem is that there are so many other problems with my van that I
don't know where to start.  So, the information might just be wishful
thinking for me.  ...  sigh..

-- Craig

On Thu, 2 Dec 2004 11:00:53 -0800, Matthew C. Huntley
<matthew.huntley@strathbogie.net> wrote:
> My speedometer works fine, but my odometer does not. Sometimes it works a
> little, but not for very long. I took a loot inside, and foudn the gear
> the engages the worm gear has been drilled and a wire threaded through to
> keep it on the shaft. I am not sure that this is the way that it is
> designed...
> Does anyone have any ideas? I would love to get it working, and right now
> the speedo show says $100 - $120.
>
> Thanks,
> Matt
>
> --
> Any opinions stated here are my own, otherwise someone else would have
> said them.
>