Quick speedo question

[VW_valver]

Only a quickie, did all mk2 16 valvers come with the 160mph clocks or just after a certain date?

My 1986 valver has got them but the speedo reads about 10mph faster than Im actually going so that makes me think I should have 140mph clocks...Although the needle is a little bent upwards 

Cheers,
Andy

[midz16v]

mines are 160 mph clock on my 88 valver,what sise wheels and tyres are
u running?

[Mew]

I think most golfs over-read by approx 7-10mph (more so at higher speeds) so it probably isnt anything to worry about. A new speedo cable may help bring that down though?

[VW_valver]

mines are 160 mph clock on my 88 valver,what sise wheels and tyres are
u running?

Standard BBS RA's but with 195/45/15's. Shouldnt make that much difference though.

I think most golfs over-read by approx 7-10mph (more so at higher speeds) so it probably isnt anything to worry about. A new speedo cable may help bring that down though?

If thats the case then Im happy, when I leave a junction it seems to be at 20mph straight away and Ive noticed the needle doesnt sit on the pin at the bottom when stopped. I think someones messed around with them in the past...oh well.

Cheers for the help,
Andy

[Mr Blue]

yes they have been messed with. This happens when the needle has been removed.

[Peel]

Only a quickie, did all mk2 16 valvers come with the 160mph clocks or just after a certain date?
Andy

My 85 8v has got the 160mph clocks too. Should it have? 

[russ-vdub]

dont think so. pretty sure early 8v only had 120mph clocks

[Mew]

Only a quickie, did all mk2 16 valvers come with the 160mph clocks or just after a certain date?
Andy

My 85 8v has got the 160mph clocks too. Should it have? 

http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=44216.0

 

[adihodgson]

Don't know but apparently the rev counter in a valver is more reliable than an 8v, hence I have one in mine.

[russ-vdub]

my speedo = 120mph+
snooper reading = 107mph