Seen on another site that some people have a voltage regulator blow on the back of gauges. No idea what type, or even it applies to VDO clocks, until I take a look. However, may as well try.
Also where do the clocks earth to and how can you actually test an earth? I need to learn this as it sounds quite important

I have not got a voltage tester to hand, but I can borrow my dads at the weekend.