The 86 cdn Syncro I used to own definitely had 1000 written on the speedo.
The new owner swapped it out for a US "1600" speedo.  (but they don't
have the cdn speedo anymore)

Does the part number on the one you bought match Etka for Canada?

I guess you could install it and see what happens....

>I actually did wind up getting a new Speedo Head for a Vanagon from my
>local dealer even though they told me that they couldn't get it, etc.