Hi guys
Can I modify the existing speedo or should I source a clock in miles and set the mileage accordingly?
Many thanks in advance
Kind regards
Nick
Odometer Km to miles
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Re: Odometer Km to miles
Over the years I've seen several places offering overlay kits, Google is your friend, SHC I think so them, but could be wrong.
Another job still on my to do list but my odometer needs fixing before that
Another job still on my to do list but my odometer needs fixing before that
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Re: Odometer Km to miles
Thanks Jim think I am going to go with the CVC backlit gauges option when the MPH/KMH Tacho option is back in stock. However I still will have the odometer recording Kms and I want to change to Mileage if possible
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Re: Odometer Km to miles
An overlay will sort the speedometer, but the odometer will require a different gear ratio. Could the gears perhaps be 3D-printed?
Shown is a 1985 Golf 2 km odometer, which I believe is the same, and the gears that need replacement:

Shown is a 1985 Golf 2 km odometer, which I believe is the same, and the gears that need replacement:

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Re: Odometer Km to miles
I dont know if they could do conversions, but in 2018, i found a company in West Midlands, 'speedy cables' who quoted me to fix the odometer. £120. Would take 4 ~ 6 weeks - but that would still be in km.
I never got around to sending it, mainly due to funds and the time period stated - but also had niggling thought that if they rely on new parts being available to fix it, it would end up a lost cause anyway. Van is OTR for forseeable future, maybe now is the time - i'll look at that tomorrow

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Re: Odometer Km to miles
brickwerks dose a mph overlay sticker dial for the kmh speedo, cheapest and easiest option
brickwerks link
brickwerks link