VAG-hag 0 Posted January 28, 2016 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? I went to size for 2 reasons: 1) you never get a firm "seal" with air vents etc so going oversize is overkill. Directional flow is enough for the job 2) if oversize you risk catching/ dragging within the heater box putting additional stress risk on the cables/ controls Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
g0ldf1ng3r 15 Posted January 28, 2016 I went to size for 2 reasons: 1) you never get a firm "seal" with air vents etc so going oversize is overkill. Directional flow is enough for the job 2) if oversize you risk catching/ dragging within the heater box putting additional stress risk on the cables/ controls good points - stored mentally for when i sort the valver flaps Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bfstrachan 10 Posted January 28, 2016 Very good - that sounds like a plan :) All parts are now cleaned and ready to be refurbished! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
g0ldf1ng3r 15 Posted January 28, 2016 Very good - that sounds like a plan :) All parts are now cleaned and ready to be refurbished! looking nice :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VAG-hag 0 Posted January 28, 2016 good points - stored mentally for when i sort the valver flaps sort ya flaps out :lol: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
g0ldf1ng3r 15 Posted January 28, 2016 sort ya flaps out :lol: ha ha yeah i know m8 - they are so holy they don't even flap about in the wind ;) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VAG-hag 0 Posted January 28, 2016 sad state of affairs! :lol: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
g0ldf1ng3r 15 Posted January 28, 2016 sad state of affairs! :lol: indeed but at least it blows hot on the windscreen & clears it well especially now it also has a new blower motor - its like gale force in comparison to the old one! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VAG-hag 0 Posted January 29, 2016 My dash went back in last night. Most cables routed as they should be and my knuckles look like I fought my way through brambles while I was at it. Just thought I'd share an idea I had. I inserted some speed clips (spire clips) where the lower shelves meet the dash. This will help hold the dash firmer as the original tapped holes were wearing on my car. Hope this helps :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
robrado974 1 Posted January 29, 2016 Good tip Chris. The little screw above the ABS sWitch is a pain . You always end up with a small gap ! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
seanl82 23 Posted January 29, 2016 Good tip Chris. The little screw above the ABS sWitch is a pain . You always end up with a small gap ! Get yourself an angle bit screwdriver adapter Rob. Perfect for those pesky dash screws and it's helped my out quite a few times in those sort of confined areas! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
robrado974 1 Posted January 29, 2016 I got to the screw ok Sean . It's the gap between the dash and the centre consol . I couldn't tighten the screw anymore . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bfstrachan 10 Posted January 29, 2016 Thanks for the tip Chris, you mention your knuckles and I chuckled. I have plasters and numerous sections of flesh exposed - so more of the same to come... I am waiting for the foam to come, so at least the hands are getting time to heal :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cressa 44 Posted January 29, 2016 I had quite a large gap between the lower dash area and the centre console. Couldn't for the life of me close it up. Then noticed the gear stick section part that goes up to the dash had actually moved back from its correct position. Loosened the 2 10mm nuts, pushed her back, tightened and now looks better. Just a thought Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bfstrachan 10 Posted January 30, 2016 Little hiccup as GSF have supplied the wrong matrix :( the body is same but the flange that goes through the bulkhead is too short and doesn't allow the matrix to insert fully into the heater box. Need to wait for the replacement :( Couple of pics with the box refurb done... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
seanl82 23 Posted January 30, 2016 Bit of a bummer that mate. Your box looks cracking though! So many innuendos there! :rofl: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SR_Neale 10 Posted January 30, 2016 Gotta love a fury box. Lol Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VAG-hag 0 Posted January 30, 2016 Oooooh we are flap twins :lol: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VAG-hag 0 Posted January 30, 2016 Therapeutic job isn't it? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bfstrachan 10 Posted January 30, 2016 Therapeutic job isn't it? Aye - very satisfying! I overestimated how much felt was needed! Have tons left if anyone needs... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VAG-hag 0 Posted January 30, 2016 While your dash is out you could use it to line them, helping to avoid rattles Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bfstrachan 10 Posted January 30, 2016 While your dash is out you could use it to line them, helping to avoid rattles Line the dash or the heater box or everything? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VAG-hag 0 Posted January 30, 2016 Like the glove box and lower shelves etc. The bits that mate with the dash and so on..... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
g0ldf1ng3r 15 Posted February 1, 2016 Aye - very satisfying! I overestimated how much felt was needed! Have tons left if anyone needs... I will be needing some in the future as have to sort the valver flaps out need to pull the air box out again 1st though booo hoo hoo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bfstrachan 10 Posted February 1, 2016 I will be needing some in the future as have to sort the valver flaps out need to pull the air box out again 1st though booo hoo hoo Send me your address and I'll get some posted to you! Consider it a gift for the help along the way :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
