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 Post subject: Dashboard lights 993
PostPosted: Fri Sep 05, 2008 11:12 am 
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I noticed the other day that the tacho lights dont work (all the others do!) Does anyone know how easy they are to change and how to do it. I have read somewhere you just pull out the dial to reveal the lights - surely it cant be that easy, these things never are!

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PostPosted: Fri Sep 05, 2008 11:57 am 
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On those cars ........... :D the engine has to come out

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PostPosted: Fri Sep 05, 2008 6:05 pm 
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Mike Holmes wrote:
Clive

On those cars ........... :D the engine has to come out

Mike


thats correct, but it must come out through the sunroof :D

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PostPosted: Fri Sep 05, 2008 6:25 pm 
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You do just pull the clock out.
Its only held in with a rubber gasket.
You might need to gently lever it out, maybe use a little lube :wink: , no honestly a bit of lube will help.


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PostPosted: Fri Sep 05, 2008 11:24 pm 
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964russ wrote:
You do just pull the clock out.
Its only held in with a rubber gasket.
You might need to gently lever it out, maybe use a little lube :wink: , no honestly a bit of lube will help.
ooh err missus !!

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PostPosted: Mon Sep 08, 2008 2:34 pm 
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Go steady with the lube (KY Gel) or everybody will be talking about you ! But yes all you need to do is pull the clock out as all the other posts have said. I used a wooden spatula to help lever the clock part way out until you can get a good grip on it with your hands. It pays to lubricate the rubber gasket when you replace the clock. regards - Mark


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