Beer tokens on offer... (Dash top help)

[A900ss]

All,

I intend replacing my cracked wooden veneer dash this weekend and if anybody who has done this can help with the dash top removal (or even install of the new dash....) that lives within an hour or so of Tetbury, Gloucestershire, beer tokens are on offer.

I have got the Leven stainless steel dash and intend on getting new Heater LED's from Ebay. I'm just concerned that everywhere I read on the forum, getting the top off is a bd of a job and you can rip the top of it if not careful.

Any assistance most welcome.

Karl

[Jonny cobra]

Hi The only problem side is the drivers side . Its the bolt at the back under the windscreen if you get my drift , Its all just fiddly . Take photos of behind the dash , Label all wires . You will enjoy doing it . Good luck show lots of pickys .

JC..

[swanny71]

Too far away to physically help you with the job but I've got lots of pictures and can talk you through it if that'd help. It's a bit fiddly and time consuming but not that difficult.

[Andav469]

A900ss said:

All,

I intend replacing my cracked wooden veneer dash this weekend and if anybody who has done this can help with the dash top removal (or even install of the new dash....) that lives within an hour or so of Tetbury, Gloucestershire, beer tokens are on offer.

I have got the Leven stainless steel dash and intend on getting new Heater LED's from Ebay. I'm just concerned that everywhere I read on the forum, getting the top off is a bd of a job and you can rip the top of it if not careful.

Any assistance most welcome.

Karl

I live a bit further than 1 hour from you but if you can get it over to me at the weekend, I'm happy to help.

I replaced my dash 2 months ago, it's a bit fiddely but with new heater LEDs, it's not a job that carries risk of damage

[MADMAX2]

I'm about an hour away I've done my dash and 2 other chims there is a knack lm happy to sort it I'm in redditch Worcs

I've free every night this week

[QBee]

Alex told me to get a ratchet ring spanner with a flexible head, 10 mm, to get the nuts off the dash top retaining bolts. Remove the under dash pouch first. Check the previous owner hasn't already replaced the nuts with wing nuts before you buy the spanner.
Pull the dash off carefully. The bolts don't go in the same direction as each other. The driver's side one was born out of wedlock.

[wilfandrowlf]

Dash top is easy when you know how, im in Bristol if you want to come over and I'll show you how.
I can talk you through my dash change experience too.
PM me if your interested.

[TV8]

Don't be to concerned about the LED's. They are a one piece unit and shouldn't need changing. On the earlier dash, the hardest bit is getting the heater fan off of the switch behind it. There is a little clip on the switch that isn't obvious how to remove!

[Bassfiend229hp]

...velcro is your friend when putting the dash top back on, my drivers side dash retaining bolt was discarded long ago and replaced with velcro.

[QBee]

Bassfiend229hp said:

...velcro is your friend when putting the dash top back on, my drivers side dash retaining bolt was discarded long ago and replaced with velcro.

And wingnuts are useful too, especially if you like to fly by the seat of your pants.

[A900ss]

Massive thanks to Madmax2 for helping (well actually fitting) my Leven stainless steel dash.

Thanks Ian,

Karl.

[MADMAX2]

No probs it was a challenge well worthy a real pleasure to meet you Karl we had a laugh too

Anyone else not brave enough or needs a dash change of any sort PM me

[JPW231]

Good work