DuncanG Posted November 25, 2012 Report Share Posted November 25, 2012 Having enjoyed my first summer in the TR I found that the heater fan was noisy when it got colder. I have decided to refurbish the dashboard and having removed it discovered that the drains have rusted out where the pipes join. Does any one know of a fix without having to change the whole panel, does anyone make a part to let in? I have resolved the problem with the fan noise, apart from the rusting drains are there any other parts suggestions on bits to look at, I also want to replace the dash top, crash pads and get the wood work tidied up, any pointers or suggestions on where to buy the parts will be much appreciated. Is it possible to get new chrome bezels for the dash instruments? Thanks Duncan Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AlanT Posted November 25, 2012 Report Share Posted November 25, 2012 (edited) Do you want a drain fix that does not require welding? Its not hard to fix if you can weld it. Is it just the tubes or is the plenum chamber rotten also? Al. Edited November 25, 2012 by AlanT Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RogerH Posted November 25, 2012 Report Share Posted November 25, 2012 Hi Duncan, Does any one know of a fix without having to change the whole panel, does anyone make a part to let in? There is a repair section for the plenum area where the pipes fit in. If you are handy with sheet metal and a mallet then it is fairly easy to knock something up. Otherwise it is up to imagination or into a garage. I have resolved the problem with the fan noise, apart from the rusting drains are there any other parts suggestions on bits to look at, I also want to replace the dash top, crash pads and get the wood work tidied up, any pointers or suggestions on where to buy the parts will be much appreciated. Look along the lower seam of the plenum (under the dash) to make sure it is sealed and not rusted. Dash tops from TRShop Wooden trim form Moss, TRShop etc. Is it possible to get new chrome bezels for the dash instruments? Bezels can be obtained on e-bay - not sure who though Thanks Duncan Roger Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DuncanG Posted November 25, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 25, 2012 Thanks guys, Happy to weld them up, have access to various welders and people who know how to use them. Are all the dashboard tops the same, they seem to vary in price between TR Shop, Rimmers and Moss, or are there different qualities? Will check the lower seam too. Cheers Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AlanT Posted November 26, 2012 Report Share Posted November 26, 2012 I used a Moss dash-top. Needed a lot of work and is not very good really. Al. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RogerH Posted November 26, 2012 Report Share Posted November 26, 2012 Hi Duncan, the TRShop dash top is reputed to be the best of the bunch. It may still need a little fettling - the vent holes and the inner sponge may need relieving where the anchor nuts are - when done looks the part. Roger Quote Link to post Share on other sites
peejay4A Posted November 26, 2012 Report Share Posted November 26, 2012 My TRShop dash top (4A) fitted perfectly with only some excess to trim off at the front edge. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stuart Posted November 26, 2012 Report Share Posted November 26, 2012 Plenum repair will go something like this. Stuart. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bob-menhennett Posted November 26, 2012 Report Share Posted November 26, 2012 Duncan Try www.holden.co.uk for the chrome bezels ( and rubber seals if you need them ). Bob Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AlanT Posted November 26, 2012 Report Share Posted November 26, 2012 I'd be interested to know if yours is as badly holed as this one. Mine was rotted through in the middle, but on the engine-bay side. Interior side was OK. I think these corner rot like this if the outlet pipes are not running freely. Then the corners will fill with water. Al. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stuart Posted November 27, 2012 Report Share Posted November 27, 2012 I'd be interested to know if yours is as badly holed as this one. Mine was rotted through in the middle, but on the engine-bay side. Interior side was OK. I think these corner rot like this if the outlet pipes are not running freely. Then the corners will fill with water. Al. Thats the difference between the TR4/4A plenum and the TR5/250/6 ones. As the 4/4a has the fresh air running through and out of the vents from the end of the plenum they suffer a lot less from rot than the 5/250/6 ones that are closed at the ends. Any debris on the early ones tended to get blown out through the vents whereas the late ones it just accumulates and rots the ends out by blocking the drains. A retrograde step. Stuart. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
foster461 Posted November 27, 2012 Report Share Posted November 27, 2012 Nice job with the repair piece Stuart. Did you make that whole thing from scratch ? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stuart Posted November 27, 2012 Report Share Posted November 27, 2012 Nice job with the repair piece Stuart. Did you make that whole thing from scratch ? Yes, took a bit of doing in 18swg though. Stuart. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DIYBOSSCAT Posted November 27, 2012 Report Share Posted November 27, 2012 Duncan, you can get Chrome bezels from http://www.jdo10.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/page11.html I have just stripped and cleaned my gauges and bought seals from them - good service. Vince. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DuncanG Posted December 3, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 3, 2012 My TRShop dash top (4A) fitted perfectly with only some excess to trim off at the front edge. Thanks for the info, do you know if there are any differences with the lower crash pads too? Cheers, Duncan Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DuncanG Posted December 3, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 3, 2012 Plenum repair will go something like this. Stuart. Hi, Mine isn't as bad as the one in the picture, may be able to let a bit into the bottom, but thanks very much, every little bit of info helps. Duncan Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DuncanG Posted December 3, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 3, 2012 Duncan, you can get Chrome bezels from http://www.jdo10.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/page11.html I have just stripped and cleaned my gauges and bought seals from them - good service. Vince. Thanks Vince, very helpful. Duncan Quote Link to post Share on other sites
peejay4A Posted December 3, 2012 Report Share Posted December 3, 2012 Thanks for the info, do you know if there are any differences with the lower crash pads too? Cheers, Duncan The TR Shop crash pads are a good match for the dash top. I chose not to have a grab handle on the passenger side. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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