My TD didn't have a tilt wheel and the cluster came out of that easily. Plus, I don't think dropping the column a bit is a big deal...

I'll let you know how it goes for me (but I've got tilt wheel), whenever I get around to it.

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Dave
1995 C280
1999 Triumph Daytona 955I - my speed fix.
1982 300TD - Gone, but not forgotten.