Easy none gluing method of fitted your binical covers secure
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Well I¡¦ve been using the forum extensively since I¡¦ve brought my Tuscan a few weeks back and trying to make it half descent, which at the moment seems a losing battle ƒ¼
However, I thought this may be of use to you guys, assuming it¡¦s not been done before, sorry if so ƒº.
The binical covers seem to be an issue getting them to fit and stay in place, as I could see on mine, the last owner made a right hash trying to glue it in place what looks like many time, with many different types of glue.
So I have a very easy and simple solution which holds it in place with no glue and no movement, if people are interested I¡¦ll do some pictures but it¡¦s nice and simple so¡K
First make two wire loops, approx. 5cm in length, to do this I used some wiring hoop crimps (they used to be called Lucar?), Use the smallest size and I recommend soldering over crimping to ensure the wires do not come apart. Once made secure the hoop crimp end to each of the change light bolt/nuts on the inside of the top binical cover.
Fit binical cover loosely and now use two thin long cable ties, loop one end through the newly fitted wire loop and the loop it through the highest point of the speedo/PCB mounting bracket (by the bolt, you¡¦ll see it), one each side. Now pull tight each cable tie a little at a time (between the binical cover and Aluminium front). This pulls the cover in tight to the Aluminium front. When fully tight the cable tie will be sticking out the join line, trim and tuck end in (push with a small screw driver etc. as the cover should now be pulled in tightly).
Important to use a thin cable tie as you¡¦re likely to have to get this apart again at some point and it has to be a good length to make it easy to get in place 15cms a good length.
A lot of writing for what is very simple, time taken less than an hour easily, time to work it out, too long.
Please ask it you have issues
However, I thought this may be of use to you guys, assuming it¡¦s not been done before, sorry if so ƒº.
The binical covers seem to be an issue getting them to fit and stay in place, as I could see on mine, the last owner made a right hash trying to glue it in place what looks like many time, with many different types of glue.
So I have a very easy and simple solution which holds it in place with no glue and no movement, if people are interested I¡¦ll do some pictures but it¡¦s nice and simple so¡K
First make two wire loops, approx. 5cm in length, to do this I used some wiring hoop crimps (they used to be called Lucar?), Use the smallest size and I recommend soldering over crimping to ensure the wires do not come apart. Once made secure the hoop crimp end to each of the change light bolt/nuts on the inside of the top binical cover.
Fit binical cover loosely and now use two thin long cable ties, loop one end through the newly fitted wire loop and the loop it through the highest point of the speedo/PCB mounting bracket (by the bolt, you¡¦ll see it), one each side. Now pull tight each cable tie a little at a time (between the binical cover and Aluminium front). This pulls the cover in tight to the Aluminium front. When fully tight the cable tie will be sticking out the join line, trim and tuck end in (push with a small screw driver etc. as the cover should now be pulled in tightly).
Important to use a thin cable tie as you¡¦re likely to have to get this apart again at some point and it has to be a good length to make it easy to get in place 15cms a good length.
A lot of writing for what is very simple, time taken less than an hour easily, time to work it out, too long.
Please ask it you have issues
m4tti said:
Think a popular solution is strong "hook and loop" velcro 
That's what I did. Used self adhesive 19mm wide Velcro tape. Placed 'hook' side on 'swaged' flange of plastic cover & wrapped excess underneath being careful to prevent the black tape from showing when assembled...used a bit of contact adhesive for belt & braces approach. Then placed the hook part onto the underside of the alloy surround. The 'fix' has been in place for >1year now and the whole lot is still firm.Nick
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