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Subject:Re: Odometer rerpair, 1985
Date:Tue, 21 May 1996 04:08:01 -0400

Bill Lund writes:

>Help!  My odometer is frozen.  I think it is related to the trip meter
>which, when you push the button, clears to zero, but then only moves 1 to
>2/10ths.
>Can someone share your experiences about fixing this problem or replacing
>the unit.  Junk yard? Rebuilt? If you have to replace the unit, can I swap
>for a tach unit also? (Mine has an analog clock).

Bill -

We've got NOS 100MPH speedos with trip odometers we bought about a year ago
for 82-91 Vanagons at a decent price.  The dealer still gets about $261.00
for these things, which is nauseous at best.  We get $120.00 outright or
$90.00 in exchange for your bad speedo, which we send to VDO to get rebuilt.
 Ask for P/N 251-957-057BF and don't forget the V@L 10% discount (that means
they cost ya $81.00 exchange plus $35.00 until ya return the old one).
 Remember, these are brand new units, not rebuilts and they're zero miles on
the clock.  Call 1-800-792-BOYS (2697).  Hope this helps - I really wish I
had the gears, 'cause I'd offer to sell ya one.  Wish I had a tach for myself
too.

Jim / BusBoys@aol.com