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01-15-2007, 11:33 PM
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Instrument Cluster TLC Questions
With the help of the pictorials here I successfully pulled my 82's instrument cluster without too much trouble.
How do I pull the glass off the assembly, is there a trick? I didnt want to just yank... Does anyone have a suggestion for what is a close match for the gauge needle color? Can someone post a picture of a non-faded original? While I am in here, I am going to fix the clock (which may be causing a drain on my battery), check all of the bulbs and clean. What else should I do while Im in here? Thanks, dd
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01-16-2007, 12:30 AM
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There was a post just a few weeks ago regarding pulling the glass off and repainting the needles. Seems that a certain mix of model paint glue is what you're looking for.
Edit: Here's the post (see post #3) Painting Gauge Needles and Boost Economy Gauge
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-justin 1987 300TD, 1987 300TD 2008 R32, 2000 Passat Wagon Last edited by justinperkins; 01-16-2007 at 12:33 AM. Reason: added link
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01-16-2007, 12:41 AM
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You don't remove the glass. You remove the gauges from the rear.
http://www.diymbrepair.com/GaugePaint/ Dave
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1970 220D, owned 1980-1990 1980 240D, owned 1990-1992 1982 300TD, owned 1992-1993 1986 300SDL, owned 1993-2004 1999 E300, owned 1999-2003 1982 300TD, 213,880mi, owned since Nov 18, 1991- Aug 4, 2010 SOLD 1988 560SL, 100,000mi, owned since 1995 1965 Mustang Fastback Mileage Unknown(My sons) 1983 240D, 176,000mi (My daughers) owned since 2004 2007 Honda Accord EX-L I4 auto, the new daily driver 1985 300D 264,000mi Son's new daily driver.(sold) 2008 Hyundai Tiberon. Daughters new car
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01-16-2007, 03:31 AM
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I would leave the clear plastic front on. A PO of my car tried to remove it and it is not pretty.
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1979 240D- 316K miles - VGT Turbo, Intercooler, Stick Shift, Many Other Mods - Daily Driver 1982 300SD - 232K miles - Wife's Daily Driver 1986 560SL - Wife's red speed machine
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01-16-2007, 04:41 AM
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It's much easier to remove the kick panel and push the cluster out from behind. The hooks usually just tear the dash or leave an imprint.
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01-16-2007, 08:08 AM
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01-16-2007, 08:54 AM
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Thanks for the advice to not remove the plexi face, I thought it didnt look easy...is there any way to clean behind it? The glass around my glow/battery etc lights is kind of unsightly.
I am going by this clock repair pictorial: http://www.diymbrepair.com/easley/clock.htm Mine isnt working at all, and electrolytic caps have a 10-15 year life expectancy, so mine being bad is certainly makes sense to me.
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01-16-2007, 09:01 AM
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01-16-2007, 11:46 AM
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For cleaning the back of that instrument "glass" use very clean lint free cotton cloth or lens paper and be sure to get into the corners. Anything papery will scratch the surface. Use one of the pressurized air in a can instrument puffers to blow off every last bit of lint. Otherwise you'll see bits of lint while you are driving and it will drive you crazy.
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01-16-2007, 11:04 PM
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Calling all experts...
A small spring was latched stuck magnetically to my tach gauge when I took it apart. Its about 3/8 ich wide and 3/4 of an inch long. I can't figure out where it came from.
any ideas where to look? what could it possibly go to?
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------------------------------- '85 300D, 'Lance',250k, ... winter beater (100k on franken-Frybrid 3 Valve Kit) '82 300D, 'Tex', 228k body / 170k engine ... summer car '83 300TD Cali Wagon 210k, wife's car
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