1967 Volkswagen Beetle high pitch noise

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JAMFRESH
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Hello! I have an old VW 1967 beetle that I have recently purchased. The car recently started to make a high pitch squeal with a rotating rhythmical pattern to the sound, if that makes any sense! When the sound first started it would start when you exceeded about 80 kmph and use to come and go, now it seems to be quite constant and I've noticed the speedometer goes up and down quickly when it first starts to make the sound and then the speedometer settles down again. Any ideas what this could be and if it is related to the speedometer? The noise gets quite unbearable and gets worse the faster you go. Oh the noise is not from the engine, but from the front. It sounds more from the left (drivers sound).

Many thanks in advance,

James
Feb 1, 2010 at 3:59 AM
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DOCFIXIT
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Speedo maybe in need of lube. If noise is assoicated with speedo jumping then cable is rubbing on sheath.
Feb 1, 2010 at 4:06 AM
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JAMFRESH
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thank you for the reply, what sort of lube would you recommend?
Feb 1, 2010 at 4:26 AM
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DOCFIXIT
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Wheel bearing grease
Feb 1, 2010 at 4:48 AM
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JAMFRESH
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Just to say, thankyou. Just ended up putting a bit of wd40 in the top of the speedo cable and it worked a treat!
Feb 2, 2010 at 4:58 AM
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Thanks for letting me know The miracal cure WD 40 to the rescue
Feb 2, 2010 at 5:04 AM
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