>  One other hint I should mention is that I'd gently
> lift the speedo needle over the peg and let it "relax" and then mark
> that position for reinstalling.  The difference in the tension on the
> needle now and having no tension on it when you reinstall it will
> cause a noticeable speedo error if you don't
>

If you look at the edge of the metal gauge face, you'll see a line there
already, marked at the VDO factory for just that purpose.