Gas Gauge Sticks - Help Please!

[Jim Ed]

Gas Gauge Sticks - Help Please!

I have a ‘73 Beetle.

I filled the tank and the gas gauge only went up to about ¾. I gently tapped on the speedo and the gauge went up to about full.

Is this caused by the vibrator/CVR being defective?

Which one of these should I buy?
Which is the best quality?
Are they all made in China?

VWC-113-957-099 - FUEL GAUGE VIBRATOR (VOLTAGE STABILIZER) FITS ON BACK OF SPEEDO - BEETLE 68-79 / BUS 73-79
http://www2.cip1.com/ProductDetails.asp ... 13-957-099 Made in China? $11.40 + s&h

Vibrator, Fuel Gauge, for OEM Gauge
http://www.mamotorworkstv.com/vw/produc ... ge_302675/ $24.99 + s&h

2343 Gas Gauge CVR $23.95 + s&h
http://www.cbperformance.com/catalog.asp?ProductID=1344

http://www.wolfsburgwest.com/cart/Detai ... 113957099A
$32.45 + s&h

http://www.wolfgangint.com/Parts/Fuel+G ... or/Type+1/
$22.95 + s&h

[birddog1148]

Mine does the same thing in the Baja, I just fill it when it hits a 1/4 tank

[SCOTTRODS]

Spiders in the gauge are not friendly..... Might be able to remove the gauge you have and carefully clean it. No Compressed air blowing! I use Mobile 1 to lube any mechanical contact points on gauges of all kinds.... does a good job. Just don't get too carried away.

[Jim Ed]

This might be be the answer that was needed:

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