Date:         Fri, 23 Mar 2001 00:37:09 +1200
Reply-To:     Andrew Grebneff <andrew.grebneff@STONEBOW.OTAGO.AC.NZ>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Andrew Grebneff <andrew.grebneff@STONEBOW.OTAGO.AC.NZ>
Subject:      Re: Golf II instruments fit Vanagon cluster?
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Fitting the speedo is only a problem if the unit cannot physically be
installed. I have my original 84 T3 cluster (yuck) and the Bus Depot's new
cluster. I really don't want to have to chop either one up in order to
convert it. Can the Golf instruments be reinstalled in the Golf pod after
modification to fit the T3?

A VDO specialist/agent told me that the speedo cable can have an inline
gearbox fitted to correct the rotation speed if it's purely cable-driven,
which as far as I can tell is the case.

I think I have a posting printout somewhere which someone sent me re
fitting a Golf II tacho into the T3 cluster.

I don't ABSOLUTELY have to have a 220kmh speedo, but if my van will do that
speed I'd like to know it. And I'll want to do it at least once! (wonder
what mpg I'll get at that speed, with SVX and tall-geared G50 trans). I've
done 180 several times, including passing a Toyota Hiace sitting on 80kmh
or so. It was quite stable, no wandering. This was in a straight line,
mind.

I won't be going over 7000rpm much, but I hear the DOHC Subies can go way
past that without damage, so might occasionally be tempted to see...


Andrew Grebneff
165 Evans St, Dunedin, New Zealand
fax 64 (3) 479-7527
<andrew.grebneff@stonebow.otago.ac.nz>
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