Originally Posted by fretglider

While I'm here, I am also having trouble getting the instrument cluster out. I took some advice and made my own hooks. These worked great in getting the cluster to move, but I met some resistence on the right side when the cluster was about 3" out. This gave me just enough space to remove some plugs on the left side of the cluster, but no chance for getting at the right side. I couldn't even see what was back there. Rather than tugging away, I just put the thing back in.

I don't think it was the speedo cable since this still had some slack and the resistence was coming from the right side of the cluster. (I didn't remove the speedo cable though.) Also, I couldn't get my hand to the right side with the kick panel removed. I could barely get my hand into the left side from below.

Anyone else had this problem?

Also, when I finally do get the cluster out, should I take any precautions with the oil pressure line? I have read that you should make sure the line is tight when you reinstall the cluster, but is there any chance of oil leakage when the line is disconnected?

Thanks!