Date:         Fri, 19 Dec 2008 13:56:50 EST
Reply-To:     JordanVw@AOL.COM
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         JordanVw@AOL.COM
Subject:      how to fix cracked intrument cluster housings where speedo/tach
              mount to cluster
Comments: cc: vanagon@yahoogroups.com
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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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