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Sat Mar 20, 2010 5:38 am

Hi,

I put in a question about speedo cable for split a couple of month ago, and got the answer that they are of different length. But I did not get the answer of how long is the normal bug cable and how long are the split cable?

Will a cable from a later bug fit in a split?

Haven't seen anyone selling a repro speedo for splits. So I guess that a newer one will fit?

Sat Mar 20, 2010 7:08 am

Hej Johan,

later speedo cable does not fit, because split needs longer cable. One can be bought from Veteranen Service for 22 euro.

I can find the lengts if you still need.

Mika

Sat Mar 20, 2010 3:29 pm

Could it be that a cable from 1302 works, got the info that
Split 1355 mm
1302-03 1390 mm
could that be right?

Mon Mar 22, 2010 3:15 am

I check my info: split has 1350 mm, later beetle 1235 mm. Why not to place the correct one?

Mon Mar 22, 2010 7:16 am

it simply is not available on the places i shop.

i have a catalouge from veteranen service but never bought anything (apart from the catalouge itself at hessich). as they have only german language info and no webshop it is a treshold for me to order from them...

if 1302 fits and is readily available that is good enough for me...

Mon Mar 22, 2010 8:09 am

Ok, I have bought lot of parts form VS since 1995 before net time, and been very satisfied every time.

Mon Mar 22, 2010 8:17 am

http://www2.cip1.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=VWC-113-957-801-A

1390mm speedometer cable for super beetle.

so i hopse is the same as for splits.. as i really need one :lol:

Mon Mar 22, 2010 8:28 am

If it is too complicated you to order from Germany, maybe your local speedo repairer can make a cable for you. Near my place is located a repair shop who offers to make speedo cables: (only Finnish language) http://www.palanto.fi/

Mon Mar 22, 2010 11:02 am

The part number is 111957801G is for Split Beetle to chassis number 397 022 (8/52). Length is 1355mm. Part is 19.23 Euros or 26.07 USD.

111957801H ran from chassis number 397 023 - 1 600 439 and is 1275mm.

Mon Mar 22, 2010 12:48 pm

One more possibility: Hagen in Germany, almost web shop ;-), "Nr.4 Tachowelle Brezel": 10 euro

http://www.ursula-hagen.de/Elektrik.htm

Mon Mar 22, 2010 2:05 pm

Thanks for all the good links and info.

I will certainly have to try Veteranen service at some point. Now I ordered a cheapo (89SEK/9€) superbeetle cable that is 1390mm and I hope have the same connection at speedo side, as I needed to order some other parts. If it does not fit, I'll try the german companies.

It seems veteranen service has almost ALL parts available... can that really be so? It is sooo hard to find some parts, can it be that easy that you just call them?!? Is the trick you need to know some german to get access to all the split parts... :roll: :lol: Guess I'll have to find my old school books in german...

Mon Mar 22, 2010 5:40 pm

johan_l wrote:

It seems veteranen service has almost ALL parts available... can that really be so? It is sooo hard to find some parts, can it be that easy that you just call them?!? Is the trick you need to know some german to get access to all the split parts... :roll: :lol: Guess I'll have to find my old school books in german...

Understanding German will give you access to many hard to find parts. I have found so many supposedly NLA parts there. Do not be afraid to contact the OEMs themselves either. I have found quite a few items sitting in a warehouse corner long forgotten this way. I have also found these companies very helpful and friendly when you inquire about this old stuff. Most are very proud of what they produced or still do.

Mon Mar 22, 2010 10:03 pm

Johan! VS people know english as well.

Tue Mar 23, 2010 10:39 pm

I have a 1302 cable pulled from a 72 downstairs. Please post up if you still need me to dig it out and measure the length. If you've already ordered a replacement I won't bother, but if you need a true and honest measurement let me know.

Heck, I'll sell you the cable if you want it.

-Dave

Wed Mar 24, 2010 12:10 pm

Thanks for the offer, but it is not necessary, I already ordered the cable and it should be a little longer than an OG split cable, but not that much... I'll see if it has the correct fitting, but I have a broken cable that I can compare with. So in a week or so, I'll know... :)

Wed Mar 24, 2010 2:42 pm

Keep us posted.

Regarding V-S they do answer e-mails and do know English very well. I have not yet bought anything directly from them yet as I have been able to get some of their parts other ways so far.

Thu Mar 25, 2010 11:01 am

North Hollywood Speedometer in Southern California is a specialist in restoring and repairing VDO gauges. They can build a cable whatever length you need custom. They have all the correct fittings etc. I have used them to restore a lot of gauges with excellent results.

I imagine that any shop in the world that specializes in the restoration of VDO gauges might have the capacity to make cables.

I agree with "Virtanen" above... If you cannot find what you need via the VW aftermarket... I would go to a speedometer shop and have a look.

Also... just for everyone's info... the cable end that inserts into the back of the speedo... should only extend out from the housing about 6mm or so. If it extends any more than that you may damage the guts of the speedo when you tighten it onto the speedo. It will cause undue pressure on the interior mechanism. Some aftermarket speedo cables stick out too far from the cable housing end. The photo above from "Viande" shows the correct length you should have.

Thu Mar 25, 2010 12:02 pm

overrestored wrote:
Also... just for everyone's info... the cable end that inserts into the back of the speedo... should only extend out from the housing about 6mm or so. If it extends any more than that you may damage the guts of the speedo when you tighten it onto the speedo. It will cause undue pressure on the interior mechanism. Some aftermarket speedo cables stick out too far from the cable housing end. The photo above from "Viande" shows the correct length you should have.

Thanks, this was very useful info, I would hate to ruin my speedo... I'll check the cable when it arrives...

Fri Mar 26, 2010 7:26 am

The superbeetle cable came today and looked just like the cable in the picture above...

Length 1400mm... I guess the excess 50mm would be no problem...

I will have to report back if the 50mm generates any problem in a year or two or longer, as my split still has a very long way before ready... :roll:

But I'll try it with the speedo before that to see if the connection/threads are the same, but I guess I can use the threaded cap from my old cable... That would anyway look nicer as it is metal instead of plastic...