1985 VW Vanagon ODOMETER FIX// How to drop dash cluster on VW Van

[@lyttonscott]

Love the van, and love the stealthily self-deprecating humour in your videos!

[@Marcade2]

Pinned to Vanagon Repair playlist. Keep them coming. Thank you!

[@combustiontherapy2222]

Neat seeing more involved repairs happening here on the channel and it’s interesting to see things you won’t likely get the chance to work on yourself from the inside out.

[@Mr.DustyNugs]

Hi, just wanted to say huge thanks for such a great and helpful video. Fixed my broken odometer after 2 years of just assuming it would never work again! Thank you.

[@billws893]

Appreciated the complete step by step instruction with what to look out for like falling parts!

[@handyhopey1404]

Thanks! I should’ve included some footage of my extendable magnet on a stick…. Used that more than once 😂

[@RossHowardJones]

It looks like I have the exact same issue with my odometer. Stoked I found this video. Hopefully I can fix mine now. Thank you!

[@KristaNCBarril]

So happy you popped up on my feed. In the process of updating my vw and its really daunting figuring everything out

[@handyhopey1404]

Aw I’m glad! Not to toot my own horn but I have a lot of fixes/ upgrades/ jobs documented on my TT page. I’m the same name on there! Also if you need any help feel free to DM me on insta! Same name there as well. I could also point you in the direction of the people who help me ( virtually ) if you need extra help!

[@gregstreppel2626]

Thanks for making the video. You guys look like to had fun! I've done this job before and what I like most about your video is the part about lining up the pin with it's hole on the other side of the gear. I think I missed that the first time around. And don't reset the trip meter when the car is in motion!

[@vonwesty3544]

There's a 3D printed component that fits on the side of the speedometer where those gears are that keeps them in place and engaged. You can get it from one of the vendors that make 3D printed parts for Vanagons.

[@handyhopey1404]

Yes from uniwerks!! I have a cart of stuff I’m ordering from them. Ill keep it tucked away for when this happens again and I’ll put it on. Lots of great items for vanagons on that site!

[@MartynAudio]

Thanks for this! Gave me some much needed inspiration to take a nosey behind the dash on our van - turns out the speedo cable needs replacing so more work to do! :)

[@stathiosgeorgopoulos]

Super helpful Thank you. I applied this video to my 1985 Audi as a lot of it is cross-reference.

[@handyhopey1404]

Awesome I’m glad it helped! There’s a lot of similarities between the VW’s and Audi. Not quite sure what the connection is maybe audi owns VW…. ? Some of my parts have the audi logo on them!

[@stathiosgeorgopoulos]

@@handyhopey1404 Thats exactly why. They are all really the same even to porsche. Are you based on the east coast?

[@Maximoootom]

I wonder what’s making your speedometer axel pop out. Could something be loose? I think this has happened before.

[@petecurran3995]

Ace job, thanks - will have a look tomorrow! 👌🏻

[@handyhopey1404]

Great! Did you figure it out? It is involved. But wow; it feels rewarding when you’re all done!

[@petecurran3995]

@@handyhopey1404 someone had been in there before and there was much damage to the surround plastic so the clocks were actually loose in there. I used tape tech to hold the clock in place and weirdly the odo started working. Will see whether it lasts.... Thanks again!

[@marksethcullen]

Great video. Very very helpful. Thank you!!

[@tombeers5636]

Great find, I suspect that the "trip"odometer would work the same?? My speedo is good, my trip meter is off.... mine is an '84

[@fromthebeginningofvankind28]

Still like the vid! I still know you will never forget how the speedo works from the inside lol :)

[@handyhopey1404]

Thanks! Definitely feels good to do it myself. I tell myself I like it because I have to do it anyways. No one else knows how to around me 😂 nothing like that for motivation! Thanks for watching!

[@fromthebeginningofvankind28]

@@handyhopey1404 It's always cool to know something that noone else in your circle knows it elevates your status in said circle for sure. Knowledge is definitely power! :)

[@martywatson2870]

I thought this was a great video, two thumbs up.

[@handyhopey1404]

Thank you!

[@papercraneblog]

Thanks I needed this!!!!!

[@handyhopey1404]

Woohoo!! Glad I could help😁🤙🏼

[@toadranger]

Hows the odometer holding up? Nice job!

[@nfscooterguy]

That was entertaining AND informative.

[@paulcantarini2173]

OMG your dash is in amazing shape. Also I bet you have a rebuilt speedometer, that lime green wheel is not original, my odometer stopped working because that wheel ( white on my van) cracked. Check the samba site n find $30 new wheel, lots of cussing later get the wheel in N dont break anything putting it back together. so nice to have an odometer so you dont get stranded cause of the horrible gas gauge on these vans. Owning a van teaches you 3 things 1) how to be a mechanic 2) how to surf internet for parts and tips to fix stuff 3) How to drive slow and rejoice when your trip is

[@paulcantarini2173]

over and and nothing broke. I have same brown 85 Westy, love my van

[@peterhertzog007]

Try placing electric tape on the end. Might help if it continues. Thanks for the easy how to. I'm going into my dash for fuel gage and speedometer.

[@naminorishoji3999]

My fuel gauge doesn’t work anymore. Could you tell me what happened?

[@Creastionist]

@@naminorishoji3999 In my case the float on the gauge rod fell off.

[@sniperben1202]

Great job :)

[@Leahknny]

Love it!!

[@handyhopey1404]

Thanks miss Leah!!!

[@akseakayaker]

Your Speedometer is metric, you must be in Canada? Anyway, my odometer stopped working too so I’m going to try this, thanks

[@derricktremblay5603]

Excellent 👌

[@ericlarsen1645]

Nice! Thanks for sharing :)

[@pyronitro]

i would add a spacer there to prevent the pin from moving out again. happened to me too.

[@raiskhan6446]

Hello I need help my odometer gear keep popping out is anyone who can tell me how to secure it thanks

[@anandpillay-b7l]

Where can we buy this

[@handyhopey1404]

What part are you looking for?

[@tesisatcnz9272]

hi my dear friend wonderful

[@BmxerGuyIsh]

HELLO I WOULD LIKE SOME STICKERS , great video btw :)

[@chuckb6691]

For some reason your new video today shows "private" and wont let me watch it. Take care.