Date:         Sat, 4 Mar 2023 16:57:17 -0600
Reply-To:     Jim Felder <jim.felder@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         Jim Felder <jim.felder@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Instrument cluster tab repair
Comments: To: Dan N <dn92610@gmail.com>
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A corner is broken off, roughly the size of a nickel. I had it but lost it.
I have pulled a lot of electrical stuff our chasing down another (fog light
relay) problem, which was my main issue before I got sidetracked on this.
So much is missing that I don't think it would be possible to repair
without some sort of reinforcement. I am thinking of cutting out two steel
rectangles the size of the strip of plastic on each side that originally
had the corners, s about an inch wide and five inches long. Eac strip will
have the two holes for it's side of the housing, and there will be a lot of
surface area to glue the metal to. I always scuff it up and clean it. I
doubt I'll ever have to deal with it again after I do this.

Jim

On Sat, Mar 4, 2023 at 4:51 PM Dan N <dn92610@gmail.com> wrote:

> Yes... like Richard I use 2 parts JB weld (Regular or Quick) if I still
> have the broken part. If not then I use the JB PlasticWeld then finish it
> off with sandpaper on a Dremel and then drill the hole. If the case is
> broken, it's another story.
>
> On Sat, Mar 4, 2023 at 2:29 PM Richard Koerner <rjkinpb@sbcglobal.net>
> wrote:
>
> >  Ya know Jim, I have excellent success doing the JB Weld 2 part epoxy
> > junk.  I mean, you slice off a piece.  You knead it.  You form it.  You
> > apply it.  Heck, you can practically make anything you desire, for cheap!
> > And that stuff is incredibly strong.  Has served me well all around
> > Vanagon, at at home too.  I think it would do a great job on cluster
> tabs.
> >
> >     On Saturday, March 4, 2023 at 02:21:19 PM PST, Jim Felder <
> > jim.felder@gmail.com> wrote:
> >
> >  Anyone know where to get an instrument cluster tab repair kit that does
> > NOT
> > come from GoWesty? I have just spent a miserable half hour trying to
> > "Restore" my account. I'd rather not spend my money to reward them for
> > something everyone else seems to be able to do.
> >
> > If they're the only game in town, let me know and I will order by phone.
> >
> > Jim
> >
> >
>