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Vanagon concerns / Noisy speedo cable

« on: August 03, 2008, 08:15:47 PM »

1986 Westy, seems to me that my speedometer cable makes one heckuva racket. So much so, it's embarrassing. Speedo still works, but is rather jerky, in rhythm with the noise. Is there any way to quiet it down some? If not, is it difficult to change it out?  Any other ideas? Thanks - Bill

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Vanagon concerns / Flashing Oil Light

« on: June 11, 2007, 09:09:01 PM »

I have an '86 Westy GL with a 2.1 in it. The low idle light flickers almost constantly, unless I am accellerating. I have changed the sender a couple times, but it only stops flashing for a short while. Also, I do use 50 wt. oil. I don't seem to have any problems with the westy, it runs well, sounds okay, etc. A couple VW mechanics, in the Albany area, have told me not to worry about it, they tell me my van runs great. They have never suggested doing any engine work on it- I guess it's the "If it ain't broke, don't fix it" theory. I have driven it thousands of miles this way. Including trips from Albany, NY to Bar Harbor, Me. and to the Thousand Islands with no problems. Should I do anything or just ignore it? Any suggestions/advice would be greatly appreciated. Thanks- Bill