Jobs whilst the instrument panel is out

My odometer has stopped working which I gather from other threads is the red plastic cog on the dial mechanism. I’ve also noticed I’ve got no backlighting on the instrument panel.
Two questions:
1. Is is just a case of replacing the bulbs hopefully and if so is there an LED upgrade I could use?
2. Whilst the instrument panel is out, any other jobs I should undertake?

(I imagine [mention]Briano1234 [/mention] knows all about this from what I’ve seen of his electronic-related posts!)

Yes there are superbright LED upgrades, your will need 3 bulbs.  Also when you have the ODO out, take the mylar loose and remove the Lamp box.  Under there is a Green Plastic Film that gets very cloudy, you can take it out and clean and polish it, or just remove it.

The Red Gear on the end of the ODOmeter shaft may not be missing the teeth but could be slipping on the shaft and a drop of Super Glue can fix it usually.

If the gear is missing Teeth, then you have to buy a new one.  You will need to know how many teeth yours has.

While you have your cluster out, you need to add another ground point to your cluster and I have a thread on that as to how to add a additional ground, as well as how to repair your flaky water temp gauge, and you might as well tend to that as it may come back to haunt you later.

my how to's are in the Archive section, just click the link in my signature.

How to improve your cluster grounds and plump the connector.
Improving your Cluster Connections and ground. | Volkswagen Owners Club Forum

Sylvania bulb replacement numbers
Cabriolet Bulb Replacement numbers | Volkswagen Owners Club Forum

Repairing your flaky water temp gauge:
Repairing your Flaky Water Temp Gauge | Volkswagen Owners Club Forum


 

Brilliant thanks [mention]Briano1234 [/mention]
Couple of other questions if I may:
1. My clock tends to fade in and out. Is it worth replacing the display? I did read today elsewhere that a lack of internal light can cause this. Is that right? I was actually lacking a light but fitted one recently and it does seem better but not 100%.
2. I have a non MFA 1980 1600 gti. Is it a lot of work to convert over to an MFA version? Appreciate the indicator stick would need change for a end push button type but much else?
Thanks again