Re: the raging discussion of odometer breakage a
couple of weeks ago.

The same advice--to never reset the trip odometer
except at rest--circulates in the Porsche circles.

This month's Porsche Panorama has an ad from Vertex
in Miami for an "odometer repair gear" with a picture
of a white double gear and the text:
"Fix your Broken Odometer.  Now you can finally replace
the gear that is known for going bad on your 944 and 911.
No longer will you have to spend $200 for a mediocre
odometer rebuild, not to mention the 2-3 weeks that you
are down.  Order your easy to replace gear today!
Only $25"

Since those Porsches use VDO speedos, I suspect this
gear might fit the Vanagon odometer.  Anyone want to
find out and report?

http://www.vertexauto.com except I can't find this
gear on the website, but this is the first month that
their ad has the gear.  I guess you have to call them at
1-866-668-0660.

                        Richard A Jones
                        Boulder, Colorado