I used this document the two times I removed my '87 Westy's odometer for work but was not as thorough in my repair, and mine quit working again last weekend.  Guess I need to follow the directions exactly, but I could never remove the blue circuit ribbon that attaches and so that makes the whole thing more difficult to work on.  Good luck with your fix.

Stephen

--- On Mon, 6/23/08, John Goubeaux <john@UCSB.EDU> wrote:

> From: John Goubeaux <john@UCSB.EDU>
> Subject: Re: Odometer/Speedometer OoC
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> Date: Monday, June 23, 2008, 5:04 PM
> 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.