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Hi guys
Update ...my tach was reading 1400rpms higher on wot , my mechanic says i would need to replace the whole cluster? Anyone had to do this or where to get one ...how much?, thx

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1996 225 Sundowner ford 5.8 EFI Volvo penta Sx

Unfortunately, your mechanic is right on this one. The VDO clusters are notorious for bad/wrong/false/no readings. All has to do with a factory grounding issue, which can be found in several threads here. If I was you, I would buy an aftermarket tach, and put it on/near dashpad. They are simple to hook up, do not cost much, and are 1000% more reliable than the factory VDO cluster.

To replace the VDO with another VDO would be throwing money away. Of course you could always upgrade to a new Faria style panel. Several folks have done that here, it can be on the expensive side, and most guys end up making their own custom panel.

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1996 205 Sundowner DLX
5.0FL Volvo SX Cobra
Tow Veh: 2012 Nissan Frontier Pro-4X

Check it's not slipped into the V6 cylinder setting; e.g. a tach set for a 6 cylinder engine showing 6400 (1400 above say 5000 rpm) would equate with 4800 rpm for a V8. I think I got that right !!

Yeah, this is pretty typical. I purchased my own gauges and fabricated my own cluster out of carbon fiber.

how much is a faira replacement cluster? Where do you get one , Also the tach should be a easy hookup to install one exterior of the dash?, thx

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1996 225 Sundowner ford 5.8 EFI Volvo penta Sx

Ohh yeah, that has been known to happen. Setting for V6/V8 is on the back of the cluster I think, up under the dash. Or do you have to remove tach from cluster? can't remember.

Well, the prob is, they don't make a direct swap Faria cluster for our year FW's. Most guys here buy the individual gauges, cut a dash panel from wood, aluminum, or carbon fiber, then put it in the dash. And yes, if ya buy a tach, follow directions that come with it as far as which wires connect to what, then pick a spot you want to put it.

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1996 205 Sundowner DLX
5.0FL Volvo SX Cobra
Tow Veh: 2012 Nissan Frontier Pro-4X

Ok I will get a new tach and install , thanks again

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1996 225 Sundowner ford 5.8 EFI Volvo penta Sx