I think that is a speedo cable that is in need of = lube. does the cable also make noise in cold weather??
 
some folks remove the cables and let them hang = straight and dribble lube down the cable housing. you might also try disconnecting = the top cable at the cluster and lubing it in place.
 
 
-----Original = Message-----
From: JordanVw@AOL.COM <JordanVw@AOL.COM>
To: = vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM = <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM&g= t;
Date: Friday, June 29, 2001 8:24 PM
Subject: Jerky Speedo needle

anyone else had this prob?  the speedo needle is "shaky" until about 40mph..

any ideas?
TIA
chris
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