Date:         Nov 30, 1990
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@vanagon.com>
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Subject:      Speedometer Noisy

Condition:
Noise in the magnet shaft bearing of the speedometer.

Production:
Speedometers with a spring loaded magnet shaft bearing are in production
as of:
   4.90   VIN  25 LH 071 889

Service Solution:
Replace speedometer (No change in part number).  Parts Division supply
only new version speedometers, which can be identified by the graphite  ....
(dark gray) speedometer bushing. (Previously black)

Replacing speedometer cable:

As of VIN  25 HH 040 185, the protective sleeve is lengthened,
eliminating the fastening marking.

Note                                                                    the
To ensure correct installation, be sure to measure and mark the distance
"a" from end of cable to position the securing clip.

Distance between end of cable to the mark is 740 mm. (29 in.)

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