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Date:         Mon, 24 Jul 2017 01:00:51 -0600
Reply-To:     Eric Wunrow <VW@ERICWUNROW.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Eric Wunrow <VW@ERICWUNROW.COM>
Subject:      Re: Speedometer Cable
Comments: To: moritz schmid <schmidm90@GMAIL.COM>
In-Reply-To:  <CANTd7FiDXD5y8L=sLW5SRELyAYiUsU7pEOvyNBmgPa-LD15X5w@mail.gmail.com>
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I just replaced the grease cap with a new one after the old square punch hole finally went circular, and the bounce is absolutely identical.

Seems to me all the VWs I've ridden in had the same tendency.

Eric Eric Wunrow Pictures 303. 988. 8717

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On Jul 12, 2017, at 11:01 AM, moritz schmid <schmidm90@GMAIL.COM> wrote:

> The square hole is the place where the speedo is fed from on the 2WD > vanagons. the drill suggestion above is good to confirm there is not a > problem with the head unit itself. From what I recall there is supposed to > be a small 3-prong clip that holds the end of the cable in place. If this > is missing (at the cap with the square hole) the cable can move in and out > possibly also causing the bouncing symptoms mentioned above. Also check the > ends of the cables to make sure that nothing is stripped/worn out etc. > causing the symptoms you are experiencing. > > > > On Wed, Jul 12, 2017 at 12:45 PM, Mbob1950 <mbob1950@gmail.com> wrote: > >> You might try pulling the speedo out and running it directly with a drill >> or via cable that is not bent to sort where the problem lies. Mine is very >> sensitive to the angle the cable enters the speedo. >> >> >> Bob >> >> http://idiopath2017.wordpress.com >> >> >> >> >> >>> On Jul 12, 2017, at 11:02, Alistair Bell <albell@SHAW.CA> wrote: >>> >>> I should have known that you be on top of things Keith. It's interesting >> that there are bum cables for sale. Do you get the impression that the >> cable liner is tight to the cable or maybe even scarred or torn somewhere >> in the run? Or even a manufacturing defect, little kink made in the cable >> before it's inserted in housing. That would be a big oversight at the >> factory. >>> >>> Getting lube down a cable housing is a pain if you can't use one of >> those cable lubing attachments. It's tempting to think that more lube is >> the answer. >>> >>> Anyway, I'm out of suggestions :-) >>> >>> Alistair >>> >>> >>> >>>> On Jul 12, 2017, at 8:32 AM, Keith Hughes <keithahughes@yahoo.com> >> wrote: >>>> >>>> Hi Alistair, >>>> >>>> Thanks. Yes, new dustcap with the cable install. I pulled the cap >> yesterday and ran the cable with a drill, and still have the bounce. I >> lubed the cable well with 3-in-1 oil on install (it was quite difficult to >> turn by hand). I adjusted the cable to minimize it, but still there. I >> heard from FAS where my conversion was done that they have had a lot of >> cable issues with Gemo over the last year, and had to replace a bunch. >> Apparently that's been resolved, but I don't want to dump another $50, >> delivered, only to get another old-stock cable with the same issues. >>>> >>>> Keith Hughes >>>> '86 Westy GenV (Marvin) >>>> -------------------------------------------- >>>> On Wed, 7/12/17, Alistair Bell <albell@shaw.ca> wrote: >>>> >>>> Subject: Re: Speedometer Cable >>>> To: "Keith Hughes" <keithahughes@YAHOO.COM> >>>> Cc: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM >>>> Date: Wednesday, July 12, 2017, 8:13 AM >>>> >>>> Keith, >>>> >>>> It's been a while since I've worked >>>> with 2wd cable, but seeing as no one else has chimed in, >>>> I'll take a stab. >>>> >>>> Is >>>> the square hole in the cap on the hub, where the cable end >>>> goes thru, in good shape? I mean is it square to match the >>>> cable end? And the little circlip on the cable end in place? >>>> >>>> >>>> Alistair >>>> >>>> >>>>> On Jul 11, 2017, at >>>> 6:45 PM, Keith Hughes <keithahughes@YAHOO.COM> >>>> wrote: >>>>> >>>>> To all you >>>> folks that have struggled with the bouncy speedo needle, has >>>> anyone found a reliably good replacement cable? I replaced >>>> mine with a Van-Cafe version early this year (Gemo brand) >>>> and it reduced the bouncing but still there. Just installed >>>> a rebuilt speedo head from GoWesty, and have the same >>>> bouncing problems (causing my cruise control to be glitchy). >>>> I've done all of the tweaking and adjusting I can to >>>> little avail. I've seen good reviews of cables from most >>>> of the usual suspect vendors, and bad reviews from most as >>>> well. Seems a lot of QC issues with most, apparently. >>>>> >>>>> What say you list >>>> gurus? Anyone with a tried and true, used to bounce like >>>> kangaroo on meth but now stable as a glacier, replacement >>>> suggestions? >>>> Keith Hughes >>>>> '86 Westy GenV >>>> (Marvin) >>>> >> >


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