Odometer repair.

bus71 · Post by **bus71** » Mon Mar 31, 2008 8:29 pm

Our 80 vanagen odometer recently died. It has a trip meter also. I reset the trip meter after buying gas and they have'nt moved since. The speedometer still works fine. Any help would be much appreciated!

karl · Post by **karl** » Tue Apr 01, 2008 1:32 pm

Split plastic gear(s). Count the teeth on the split ones and replace them.
http://www.speedometergears.com/

covelo · Post by **covelo** » Tue Apr 01, 2008 1:47 pm

I had this problem with my Squareback (now Colin's) and was able to repair it on the kitchen table. It was indeed a stripped plastic gear, but the teeth were OK. Instead, the inside of the plastic gear was slipping on a metal axis to which it was once attached via a compression fit (I believe). A strategically placed drop of Gorilla glue solved the problem. A very satisfying repair, especially since I generally do not like futzing with little gears and springs and stuff.

bus71 · Post by **bus71** » Tue Apr 01, 2008 7:26 pm

Thanks! I will report back with results!

Post by **Amskeptic** » Fri Apr 04, 2008 3:13 pm

These gears come loose from the shaft due to a little-known bugaboo.

Do Not Reset Trip Odometer With Vehicle In Motion

bus71 · Post by **bus71** » Fri Apr 04, 2008 3:45 pm

I was parked when I reset it. Thanks for the warning, I may need to pass this along to my son. I wish my 71 had one as I really love this feature!

Post by **Amskeptic** » Sun Apr 06, 2008 7:20 pm

bus71 wrote:I was parked when I reset it. Thanks for the warning, I may need to pass this along to my son. I wish my 71 had one as I really love this feature!

The warning is against chronic in-motion resets. Over the life of the car like long before you bought it is where the gear loses its grip. . . like some of us who keep resetting in motion.
Colin

bus71 · Post by **bus71** » Mon Apr 07, 2008 10:28 pm

I lost my grip a long time ago!

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Odometer repair.

Odometer repair.