WAS: My God etc. NOW: Speedo repair

[dagnamit at gmail.com (Brian Wagner)]

try this place they are in austin tx

http://www.speedometer.com/

written up in Hemmings

On 4/13/07, Karl Krupke <kkrup62@hotmail.com> wrote:
>
> Hi List,
>     I've found the speedo to be a weak point in all Sciroccos (and other
> VW's); Mk1 or Mk 2. Doesn't matter if VDO or Motometer, there's a little
> nylon gear that's a press fit onto a polished shaft and it splits after a
> while, rendering the odometer section non-func. So the speedo still works
> (if cable intact) but odo doesn't work at all, or works erratically
> (usually
> hangs on "9"s in main odo or trip odo, more resistance at turnovers).
>     There used to be a shop here in Colorado that repaired speedos; IIRC
> it
> was a flat rate ($70 or so) and they'd clean, lubricate, calibrate, and
> replace any damaged parts. Good deal, but that shop is no longer in
> business.
>     Anybody know of a speedo repair shop in your area? The gauge itself is
> light and cheap to ship, and I think we're all going to have to find a way
> to repair, there can't be many more 'good' ones sitting around in salvage
> yards and garages. Any source for new ones/ anything from other models
> compatible? I'm going to be wanting one for a Mk1 myself, NOT the wimpy
> 85mph it came with [81 'S' w/ a 16v... uh, 130mph -ish?]. There will be no
> sexual favors asked or given, cash only. And I don't know, yet, what
> t---e,
> a-----t w-----s... are... enlightenment please?.
>
> Karl
>
> >From: <marc_scirocco@sympatico.ca>
> >To: "Chris Bennett" <scirocco16vr32@gmail.com>
> >CC: Scirocco List <scirocco-l@scirocco.org>
> >Subject: Re: Re: My God I can't stop Posting--Parts Request
> >Date: Fri, 13 Apr 2007 20:20:49 -0400
> >
> >Sorry I ain't go no speedo, I was just poking at you. I ain't got no mule
> >either just in case anyone asks...
> >
> >Cheers.
> >
> >Marc
> >
> > >
> > > De: "Chris Bennett" <scirocco16vr32@gmail.com>
> > > Date: 2007/04/13 ven. PM 08:07:40 EDT
> > > ?: "marc_scirocco@sympatico.ca" <marc_scirocco@sympatico.ca>
> > > Cc: "Mike Smith" <smithma7@gmail.com>,  "Scirocco List"
> ><scirocco-l@scirocco.org>
> > > Objet: Re: Re: My God I can't stop Posting--Parts Request
> > >
> > > For your mule, ANYTHING my friend.  LOL
> > >
> > > Tell me about the speedo man!  If I am pimpin' myself out Tijuana
> > > style I want to know details.
> > >
> > > Chris
> > >
> > > On 4/13/07, marc_scirocco@sympatico.ca <marc_scirocco@sympatico.ca>
> >wrote:
> > > > > On 4/13/07, Chris Bennett <scirocco16vr32@gmail.com> wrote:
> > > > > > Also I am in need of a MK1 Speedo (preferably operational) in
> the
> > > > > > 100mph or greater range.
> > > > > >
> > > > > > I can pay in c--h, t---e, sexual favors, a-----t w-----s...
> >Whatever.
> > > > > >
> > > > > > Chris
> > > > > >
> > > > > >
> > > >
> > > > I might have one for you!
> > > >
> > > > The old mule in the barn would certainly appreciate if you could
> spend
> >some time with her in exchange :-P
> > > >
> > > > Cheers.
> > > >
> > > > Marc
> > > >
> > > > ps. just kidding here
> > > >
> > > >
> > >
> > >
> > > --
> > > 80 Scirocco Callaway Indiana Red
> > > 87 Scirocco 16v Tornado Red
> > > 04 R32 Reflex Silver
> > >
> >
> >
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