In a message dated 3/16/05 3:41:28 AM Eastern Standard Time, THX0001@AOL.COM
writes:

> << I wondered if the brake fluid vapor (the cap is vented) is
>
> causing a chemical change in the plastic.  I don't remember seeing the same
>
> type of deterioration on the Rabbits and such of the same generation >>
>
> All things are possible until proven otherwise.  But, I have seen exactly
> the
> same failures, broken odometer reset and split pinion, in VDO speedometers
> even on cars where the speedometer and master cylinder are isolated by one
> another by a firewall.
>
> George
>

i agree...ive had a bunch of other vw's AND Audis as well and the speedo
cluster housings on them dont fare much better either..  they all have cracks.
its just the quality of plastic VWAG used, it doesnt hold up over time and
exposure to heat..

chris