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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 /

« on: June 12, 2007, 06:08:52 PM »

I can't really say if it does this when I am in neutral and then rev the engine. Maybe I have never noticed, cause I think it only happens when warmed up. But when I am driving and let off the accellerator, even at higher speeds,  the light will flicker even if the rpms are a little above 2000, it stops once I accellerate again. When stopped at a light it will continue to flicker. I never have had  a solid red light (I don't know if it does this). The engine still sounds fine and doesn't stumble or make any alarming noises.  The sender with the buzzer never goes off since I changed it a few years back. I did speak to a VW mechanic today about installing a oil pressure gauge today. I am not sure if I want to do this, cause it might make me even more crazy/paranoid when I drive it.

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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