Folks,

Is there a consensus on the best info for repairing the odometer that
has failed ?

It seems like this page is well done and includes images which helps a
lot with intricate procedures:
http://www.twistedlimbpaper.com/brian/vanagon/Odometer.htm

This is for a 1984 model which I assume is still applicable to an 86-91
model?

I also see that GoWesty will sale a refurbed one for $199.. and they
want a core back.

Van-cafe will fix yours for $40 and has new ones for $ 185 (oops looks
like it is back ordered)

Are new ones becoming un-available ?

-john

Mike S wrote:
> At 02:56 PM 6/23/2008, Neil2 wrote...
>> Anyone have an idea how one goes about getting the speedo needle back
>> in the
>> correct position?
>
> It should be about 10 mph less than 0 when resting, that's a good
> starting place to get close - put the needle on just firmly enough that
> it doesn't move, then carefully lift it over the stop peg.
>
> Now you have to calibrate it. I used a GPS to determine my actual
> speed. I drove so the GPS indicated 60 MPH, and noted what the speedo
> read.
>
> Back home, you need to take it out of the cluster again, and remove the
> back for older speedos, remove the impulse sender for newer ones. If
> you look at the mechanism, there's an outer fixed metallic shell, then
> a ring which moves with the needle, then a center portion which moves
> with the cable.
>
> Gently move the needle to the position you noted above. Take a
> permanent marker and mark the position on the ring and outer shell. I
> then wedged a toothpick in between the ring and shell to hold it in
> position. Remove the needle, double check that the marks are lined up,
> then put the needle back on, pointing to 61 MPH (so it indicates just
> over the actual speed). Check the marks again, and push the needle on
> firmly if they're still OK.
>
> Reassemble, any you should be done.