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Garret Trask wrote: > > My speedometer started making a loud squealing noise. It did continue to > work, though. I disconnected the cable so I wouldn't have to listen to the > noise any more, which was driving me nuts. > > > What do you think? > > Garret Trask I have experienced the same squealing noise with a Beetle and a couple of Type3s and with my current Type4. The squealing came from the speedo cable. It seems that was running dry and needed lubrication. I disconnected the cable from the speedometer and squirted some engine oil down the speedo cable conduit. Then, I reconnected the cable to the speedometer. This fixed the problem. Simon Glen Toowoomba, Australia 1964 Type3 notchback 1969 Type4 four-door 1992 Type2 T3 transporter syncro ------------------------------------------------------------------- List info at http://www.vwtype3.org/list or mailto:help@vwtype3.org