RE: VDO replacement gear (fwd)

["Brubaker, John" <JBrubaker@AMF.com>]

I just replaced my old VDO speedo (only goes to 85mph) with one out of 
a '79 scirocco (100mph) at which time I also adjusted the odometer to 
match what was on my old speedo.  On each of the speedo's the exact 
same gear you are talking about was slightly cracked.  This sounds 
like a recall item to me.  Anyway, besides that I have a question 
concerning the reliability of what my new speedo reports.  I truly 
believe my speedo is reading about 15 to 20 mph over what I am 
actually moving at.  Is there any way to calibrate this or do I need 
to get a new cable or both or what?  Can anyone help?

John
80 Scirocco S
85 GTI

-----Original Message-----
From:	A. Bjorkheim [SMTP:andreb@u.washington.edu]
Sent:	Friday, August 29, 1997 12:50 PM
To:	scirocco-l@privatei.com
Subject:	VDO replacement gear (fwd)



    Here is their response to my question down below.  Lets see, 125
clamarooskies to fix the speedo when I know exactly what is wrong with 
it
and I know the part can't cost more than 25 cents to make.  What a 
bunch
of BULLS**T!



Dear Mr. Bjorkheim,
While we cannot send repair parts to you, we can offer our repair
services.  Typical speedometer repair, when possible, costs
approximately $125.  Each repair is billed for direct time and 
material
as required and an estimate can be provided after receipt of the 
gauge.
In some cases, non-available parts or information make repair 
impossible
and these units are returned at no cost to the customer.  Please 
contact
Connie at 540 678 2034.

>
>
>   I own a 1979 VW Scirocco and lately the odometer stopped working. 
 I
>took it apart and found that one of the gears was cracked and was 
thereby
>slipping.  I finally fixed it by gluing the hell out of it but now it 
is
>larger than normal and it doesnt quite mesh with other gears well. 
 The
>gear is a small white one on the same rod as the main odometer.  It 
comes
>in contact with a another longer gear that is driven by the speedo 
cable.
>Is this a gear that perhaps you would have in stock?  All I need is 
to
>replace this gear and my odometer would be back to normal.  Again, 
its a
>79 VW scirocco, 1.6 litre with an 100MPH speedo.  Any help would be
>appreciated.
>
>  Andre'
>
>

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