In a message dated 12/6/04 7:37:58 PM Eastern Standard Time, kite.wagon@GMAIL.COM writes:
> BACKGROUND: Removed the gauge cluster cover on my 84 so as to trace > the antenna wire (was replacing a broken antenna). Task completed, I > replaced the cluster cover firmly and, to my eye, properly. Since > then the bstd squeeks like hell with the slightest road irregularity. > Especially when its chilly. Drives me up the wall. Wind up driving > one handed using the other hand to apply reinforcing pressure on the > plastic. > > QUESTION: anyone experienced this and succesfully fixed it / have tips > to improving the fit of this piece? > > thanks in advance. > you can bend the 2 metal retaining clips at the back of the cover, to increase tightness..of course the tighter you make it, the harder it is to remove.. i actually bend them so theyre really loose, so its easy to take the cover off. tip: do this inside or when the plastic is warmed up. 20 year old plastic doesnt hold up well to flexing in the freezing temps.. chris |
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