I did a variation on this technique and have some pictures and write up at: http://snurl.com/vanagon under Instrument Cluster Overhaul... It's also in the vanagon wiki. Edward >t 12:56 PM 12/19/2008, JordanVw@AOL.COM wrote: >>nearly all vanagon instument clusters are going to have some of the screw >>bosses cracked where the speedometer or tach screws into the back of the >>instrument cluster housing. after 15-25 years, its inevitable. >> >>they can be repaired easily with JB weld or plastic weld epoxy. >> >>i remove the speedo or tach, and remove the screws. >> >>then i coat the screw lightly with grease - not too much.. then wipe the >>excess off. i also coat the edge/lip of the speedo or tach with grease where >>it >>will come in contact with the plastic welder epoxy or JB weld then wipe the >>excess off. i >>do this so it wont stick. >> >>then i clean the cracked screw bosses..and use black electrical tape, to >>build a "form" or "mold" to hold the epoxy. >> >>i then mix up the plastic welder epoxy, and spread into damaged areas, >>building it up where the plastic once was. >> >>then i reinstall the speedo or tach, and lightly run the screws in by finger >>pressure. >> >>once dried, you will be able to remove the screws.. >> >>chris |
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