Jonce -

1)  Yes - 251 919 253 A & 251 919 253 H
2)  Yes - 251 919 253 A & 251 919 253 H
3)  Yes - there are three:

255 919 253 - Black Face Tach on Wolfsburg Edition 1984s
251 919 253 A - Multi-Colored Face - Original on 1985 Models
251 919 253 H - Multi-Colored Face - Original on 86-91 models, replacement
for 1985

In otherwords, the A is superseded to the H.

The difference is not so much in the Tachometers, but the Instrument Foils
and their appropriate connections to operate the Dynamic Oil Pressure Buzzer
System on 86-91 models, specifically for the Multi-Colored Tachometers.
Unfortunately, I do not know if the 255 919 253 or the 251 919 253 A Tachs
have the appropriate connections for the Buzzer System (I kinda doubt it).

Please see my PDF on Cluster Upgrades on my website:

http://www.oldvolkshome.com/late_van_cluster_install.pdf

I try to use 1985 Clusters for the upgrade whenever possible to avoid the
extra work in defeating the Buzzer System that is not present on 80-84
models.

 This is why collect and retain the old VW Parts Fiche.  Loads of info that
ETKA does not (nor will it ever) have.
--
Jim Thompson
84 GL 1.9 "Gloria"
84 Westfalia 2.1 "Ole Putt"
73 K Ghia Coupe "Denise"
72 411 Station Wagon "Pug"
oldvolkshome@gmail.com
http://www.oldvolkshome.com
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On Fri, Mar 14, 2008 at 5:23 PM, Jonce Fancher <streetbugs@whispllc.com>
wrote:

> Hi all
> Ive got a Question in regaurds to tachs on the Vanagon.
> Ive got a 84 and a 85 Vanagon.
> The 84 has a Clock and I found the early 84 Tach (Black Face) that in
> theory will just plug in and go.
>
> The 85 that was built in Late 84 is has the multi color tach that looks
> like the up to 91 vanagon version.
>
> My Questions is:
>
> 1) Is there a part number for the Tach with the multicolor face.
> 2) with that part number are there more then 1 version of the multi color
> face tach?
> 3) does any one know how Many Versions or revisions of the tach there
> might be?
>
> Reason for asking. Im 95% done with my bostig conversion and the Tach is
> suppose to be different in the 85 from the 86-91. BUT there is no known part
> number that will or will not work. So Im doing a bit of homework to see if
> my tach that could be from a 85-91 vanagon since when I purchased my vanagon
> it
> has 4 spare dash pods with it. I think Ive got 2 still and the 1 still in
> the 85. I will check them tonight for part numbers just in case.
>
> Thanks for any and all help in advance.
>
> C-ya Jonce
>
> Jonce Fancher
>
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> 71 Sunroof Bus
> 84 Vanagon "Gottfried"
> 85 Vanagon Westi
> 2003 10 Passenger Sprinter
>
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