Really cheap rev counter (update)

[300CE]

Have you fitted this to an early wbx? I've read that it's more difficult is that the case?

This was to a later wbx ant so the wiring is already there - I think you have to trace the wire all the way from the coil on an early bus but someone should be able to clarify.

[itchyfeet]

Have you fitted this to an early wbx? I've read that it's more difficult is that the case?

This was to a later wbx ant so the wiring is already there - I think you have to trace the wire all the way from the coil on an early bus but someone should be able to clarify.

yes on an early van you need to make a connection to the green wire on the coil all the way to the front of the van where the rev counter is located.
This wire needs to be protected because if it shorts to the body your van will die

So ideally use a 2 core like this so it is sleeved for extra protection as it would be in the loom, cut the other wire off at each end ( harder to buy single core double insulated)
You can run it under the van like this and cable tie it to the main loom.

the wire in the loom for later vans is 0.5mm2

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[Ant-t]

Thanks a lot for the info, I thought that was the case, thanks also for the link to the cabling

[CovKid]

I bought several metres of round three-core domestic flex (standed) from Wilco. It was about 15amp although 5amp should be enough for tacho feed. Perfect for the job anyway and gives an extra couple of wires should you need to run extra things from the dash to engine area (boot light etc). It didn't cost much anyway and they were open on a Sunday.