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. |
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