Is this a North American model? If so, an 86 should already have the
tach wire run to the dash, even if it came without a tach. The 2.1
dual/dynamic oil pressure warning system in the instrument cluster uses
the tach signal. It is a green wire, running from the coil all the way
to the instrument cluster.

Mark

Jason Garel wrote:

> Hello, I have an 86 Vanagon and I'm having real trouble finding where the
> tach-o wire is in the engine bay.  I've got an empty pin on my coil and
> it's
> lonely!  Anyone know what color wire I should be looking for?
>
> I'm trying to get this van ready for a long distance trip up northwards,
> and
> I think a tach would be nice.
>
> Thanks in advance!
>
>   - Jason
>