VDO Swap?

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VDO Swap?

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Quick question, although I think the answer will be not easily possible.

My van was an early DG and has this instrument cluster:

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I now have a 1.8 Gti Engine in it and using an external tachometer. Is it possible to swap the right set of dials for this:

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I haven't done this mod but I'm pretty sure this has been covered on here, have a search and you should find what your after.
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You could clean your binnacle while you're at it? ;)


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Agreed.That is one manky dash pod.:-)
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R0B wrote:Agreed.That is one manky dash pod.:-)

It is mid restoration so the whole thing is filthy :? Due a good clean soon :ok
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