LAN e9 empresas y tribulaciones, an epiphany in 042BBlau. Opus Magna

[deQuincey]

p.s. use also the nice thread, thanks to @Bmachine

Re-installing the dashboard

I did not find much in terms of illustrated description of how to reinstall the dashboard. There are several threads on disassembling it but not the other way around. So here is one way to do it. The dashboard is essentially comprised of three sections: the base wood assembly, the upper...

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come to the dashboard wood, as I have two of these, doing in pairs, on one of them I found a crack in the weakest point, it is a delicate part, not only narrow but also thin due to a cavity below, it is prone to cracks, both of mine were broken, this one was catastrophic , so did a compound to restore the structural rigidity by adding four strong pieces stitching the wood



first you need to carve a channel for each piece





once the glue is cured, you remove excess, and apply a wood mastic to fill the holes, finally even the surfaces



In this last pic you can see the 4th piece…it is in the edge of the plywood

 

[deQuincey]

Now glueing the vinyl not easy, 24 hours curing with some weight, and cutting the boundaries,

 

[deQuincey]

on the speedo












the usual repairs, remeber @arnie

repair of the odometer DIY

An apparently very often found problem at our E9s is the non working odometer, while speedo is still fine. I don't know, if this is already documented, if not, here comes the description of a DIY repair. In the end, this is a quite easy fix, if you know what to do. In addition in Germany a...

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[deQuincey]

More stupid things, remember the small bits, this is from gearbox

if rubber is destroyed you can replace using a good hose and some Vaseline,

hard work is also necessary

 

[deQuincey]

Oh more on dash, there is a metal trim too, must set the points perfectly…

 

[deQuincey]

The unearthing…

and more…

 

[deQuincey]

Put the things together….

As to the small bits is this way…?

or the other .?

 

[Matt McCall]

Use these and forget about heat, buy these red 1156 led bulbs for tail and stop lights but not turn signals.

https://www.amazon.com/iBrightstar-Newest-Extremely-replacement-Brilliant/dp/B07BXR4P1X/ref=gp_aw_ybh_a_sccl_4/145-0550280-6444458?pd_rd_w=Ox9EV&content-id=amzn1.sym.eeeffa80-2f7a-418f-91d6-6fe4d374b3ab&pf_rd_p=eeeffa80-2f7a-418f-91d6-6fe4d374b3ab&pf_rd_r=G6PB6BSB0GVT5VZ7PP2G&pd_rd_wg=QCByI&pd_rd_r=57eb79c1-8bef-4b5e-9898-395130e21015&pd_rd_i=B07BXR4P1X&psc=1

This is a great tip. Which bulbs do you recommend for the turn signal?

 

[coupedegrace]

As to the small bits is this way…?

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In my car it's "this way".

 

[Candia4441]

This is a great tip. Which bulbs do you recommend for the turn signal?

Hello, I tell you guys a trick for led Turn signal I could use it with no problem but I had to install one relay from pep boys for each bulb and it works good with bright turn signal try it

 

[HB Chris]

This is a great tip. Which bulbs do you recommend for the turn signal?

Standard 1156 single filament. To use an LED bulb you need to replace the flasher with an electronic one.

 

[deQuincey]

In my car it's "this way".

thank you, very useful

 

[deQuincey]

it was a period of diverse things to do and practice, books can be used to learn new stories or act as a weight for templates, then sewing is always relaxing...ah holidays....

the rebel paper template...and the solid keepers

ready

fantastic

some tips,

before starting use only one side marked and place the other side with plenty of excess, you will cut it afterwards

sew 4mm inside the border or give 4 mm excess, when you turn it inside out you will have that small corner to introduce it in the rubber channel of the lateral console

before starting sewing just sew 1cm long in both extremes to somehow fix the 2 pieces so that they do not move in excess

enjoy

 

[coupedegrace]

it was a period of diverse things to do and practice, books can be used to learn new stories or act as a weight for templates, then sewing is always relaxing...ah holidays....


second time reading M.Y. OpusNigrum, finished today in the beach....

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Playa de la Concha?

 

[deQuincey]

Playa de la Concha?

uhhh, that is of topic, beware of moderators…;-)
how did you guessed it ?

 

[coupedegrace]

"Bring me a soft cushion!"

Recognized that view from our visit there in junio.

 

[HB Chris]

uhhh, that is of topic, beware of moderators…;-)
how did you guessed it ?

Moderators could care less, trust me.

 

[deQuincey]

caring less than anyone....

 

[HB Chris]

caring less than anyone....

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And what does that mean Jesus?

 

[deQuincey]

Also a very interesting thread on dashboard,..

Dash removal

Hi guys , I took the dashboard out of my car yesterday , I took some photos of it tonight to help anyone else planning on doing the same. Remove the glove box and the leather under dash panel below the steering wheel and the center console and the heater control panel and then lower the steering...

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