Dash removal...

[g0ldf1ng3r 15]

http://www.britishfelt.com/sab-handicraft-felt

 

This stuff is great....

 

thanks chris link saved

[VAG-hag 0]

I bought loads as while doing that job I'm lining stuff with felt to stop rattles. If you are doing the flaps only then 1 or 2 a4 sheets from hobbycraft will do you fine.

[VAG-hag 0]

thanks chris link saved

 

No worries Andy / Bob. :lol:

[g0ldf1ng3r 15]

No worries Andy / Bob. :lol:

 

ha ha ha :D

[Bfstrachan 10]

One quick question - everything is disconnected and ready for the dash to come out, the clocks... Can't get them out enough to see how to remove the speedo cable. Got the electrical one out, but not the speedo one. Any pointers as will be working blind behind the clocks?

[Cressa 44]

Can't help you with that. The vr only had a plug in the back. ..Sorry

[seanl82 23]

Its vacuum operated so connected by a rubber connector, so should just pull out with a small amount of force mate.

[g0ldf1ng3r 15]

One quick question - everything is disconnected and ready for the dash to come out, the clocks... Can't get them out enough to see how to remove the speedo cable. Got the electrical one out, but not the speedo one. Any pointers as will be working blind behind the clocks?

 

I too struggled with this. you cant quite get your hand in if I recall correctly

 

I think I ended up removing the brackets that hold the clocks in place.

 

let me go check my build thread.....checked...

 

I have a feeling I unscrewed the 2 brackets the clocks attach to & then slid the dash out with the clocks still attached to the speedo cable

 

I cant quite tell from my own pictures but it makes sense why the clocks are there resting but no dash is present lol

 

http://the-corrado.net/showthread.php?44751-g0ldf1ng3r-s-VR-amp-1-8-16V-headlight-woe-s/page18&highlight=g0ldf1ng3r

Edited January 27, 2016 by g0ldf1ng3r

[Bfstrachan 10]

Thanks for the quick help. Sean - I felt the vacuum hose, but there's another cable connected to the speedo - that's the one I'm struggling with.

[SR_Neale 10]

Turn it slightly so the right hand side comes toward you then move over as far to the left as pos will give you a little more room. Not much but enough to see the tube.

[Bfstrachan 10]

I too struggled with this. you cant quite get your hand in if I recall correctly

 

I think I ended up removing the brackets that hold the clocks in place.

 

let me go check my build thread.....checked...

 

I have a feeling I unscrewed the 2 brackets the clocks attach to & then slid the dash out with the clocks still attached to the speedo cable

 

I cant quite tell from my own pictures but it makes sense why the clocks are there resting but no dash is present lol

 

http://the-corrado.net/showthread.php?44751-g0ldf1ng3r-s-VR-amp-1-8-16V-headlight-woe-s/page18&highlight=g0ldf1ng3r

 

Thanks, so just take out the brackets and leave the clocks attached? Then the dash should clear them...

[g0ldf1ng3r 15]

Thanks, so just take out the brackets and leave the clocks attached? Then the dash should clear them...

 

yes I think that is what I did. takes a bit of a wiggle but once the brackets holding the clocks in have been removed it gives room for the clocks to twist & there is a tiny amount of slack in the speedo cable to allow the movement

[Bfstrachan 10]

Thanks, will give that a try later tonight!

[g0ldf1ng3r 15]

Thanks, will give that a try later tonight!

 

no probs - good luck

[Bfstrachan 10]

So, a little freaked out, but it's out!

[Cressa 44]

Half way there. Well done

[Bfstrachan 10]

Just need to get a write up about how to refurb the foam bits. Literally, there is nothing left anywhere and the venting was full of the disintegrated bits.

[Cressa 44]

Vaghag has just done his on here. My polo way is only good if you can get hold of that part. But I liked it

[Bfstrachan 10]

Any idea what the title of it is?

[Cressa 44]

I think its on his build thread!

[Bfstrachan 10]

http://www.britishfelt.com/sab-handicraft-felt

 

This stuff is great....

 

Is the adhesive strong enough or do you have to use something in addition to ensure strong contact?

[g0ldf1ng3r 15]

So, a little freaked out, but it's out!

 

morning.

 

good work

 

& yes I recall feeling that exact way when in a similar position lol

 

softly softly catchy monkey & you will be fine m8

 

here is a linky to a heater box felt refub fella, it is from a golf but the principle is the same http://www.clubgti.com/showthread.php?261279-Heater-blowing-cold-not-hot-matrix-cleanse-and-air-flaps-foam-refurb-guide

[Bfstrachan 10]

Thanks for the link! Just had a quick look and looks spot on. Do you cut the foam a little bit bigger than the flaps or to size?

[g0ldf1ng3r 15]

Thanks for the link! Just had a quick look and looks spot on. Do you cut the foam a little bit bigger than the flaps or to size?

 

no danger

 

I have lots of links to various guides etc & document them when I can

 

unfortunately I didn't do the felt refurb when I did my valver matrix so not sure :(

 

I would guess at a tiny bit over size so as it creates a good seal - maybe lol

 

it is a job for this spring I think

[VAG-hag 0]

Is the adhesive strong enough or do you have to use something in addition to ensure strong contact?

 

Its fine as is mate.