beyondloadedSE
Hard-core CEG'er
How much did it run you? Over $1000? Mine is fine near the windshield but its slightly warping near the bezel. I might do the dash warp fix or eventually just buy a new dash.
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Dash Warpage
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How much did it run you? Over $1000? Mine is fine near the windshield but its slightly warping near the bezel. I might do the dash warp fix or eventually just buy a new dash.
blu_fuz
New Member Classroom vulture
pre-98s are just the best! Yay for me... You could use the pre-98 dash or just get the piece by the windshield. Either way is going to take some time and PATIENTCE(sp). Good luck.....
jsujo
CEG'er
well, with the labour it will be over $1000.00....The dash itself was about 600.00 i think....I cross my fingers that the same warping wont happen...Maybe now they have better adhesives!
I got sick of looking at the warpage...!!
Rich2279
CEG'er
I'll be checking the local yards to see what they have. I'm sure I'll get my hands on one for under $50 in good shape. (early and pre '98).
ancientsanskrit
Hard-core CEG'er
So let me get this straight, you're putting in access of $1600 into repairing a dash, on a car that is maybe worth $2500? :troutslap:
Well, I guess if you have a lot of disposable income, but shesh that's a lot of dough to tie up into a dash. For $1600+ it better never warp again!! I wish you luck, sir!
95pgt-t
Hard-core CEG'er
600 +400~ is 1000~ thats what my calculator says anyway:shrug:
i'd pay that for a brand new dash,but i couldn't fork up the labor,i'd do it myself
jsujo
CEG'er
Well, I kinda doubt that the car is worth only 2300.00. maybe if you stick to what a dealer may give you, or you have very high miles, etc etc...
The car has a an almost mint interior and exterior and some very nice mods and tremendous SQ sound system; So it is definitely worth it. Besides the car has cost me absolutely nothing almost in repairs. So if the car isnt one of them money grabbers, why not.
Here is a pic of the car:
95pgt-t
Hard-core CEG'er
pretty...i'd take out the amber reflector though 8-/
ancientsanskrit
Hard-core CEG'er
Ahh, I see.
I just took a glimpse at your cardomain site and assumed you were talking about that white SE. Also, I misread your post. I was under the impression you said excess of 1000 in labor and the dash was around 600. Makes better sense now.
Nice looking SVT. Again, good luck w/the issue.
I just took a glimpse at your cardomain site and assumed you were talking about that white SE. Also, I misread your post. I was under the impression you said excess of 1000 in labor and the dash was around 600. Makes better sense now.
Nice looking SVT. Again, good luck w/the issue.
Aussie Ford
Hard-core CEG'er
I don't quite get it...... even if you spend $600 on a dash why wouldn't you just install it yourself? It is not rocket science, just a few bolts and connections. You could even pay yourself $100/hr for doing it.....lol
my 2 cents
AF
my 2 cents
AF
jsujo
CEG'er
Now that isnt a bad idea...I will look at what it takes.
ancientsnaskrit..yeah, that is my previous car...just never got around to messing with updating that.
95pgt-t
Hard-core CEG'er
dash removal is..on a scale 1-10...7,imho. getting it off isnt super hard,but getting all the hvac vents and other wiring back into its proper location proved a bit challenging. took me about 5-6 hours to remove and intall..and partially remove for the pasg air bag harness..and reinstall again:blackeye:
Man, quit being a d-bag. I don't even care if I get money for my dash kit, someone here could use it and you're going to deny them that.
then just follow the rules and post in your local classifieds :shrug:
Seriously.
Its not rocket science. I'd much rather be a D-bag than be someone who doesn't know how to follow written or verbal directions.
My dog has that premise down... well except for the reading part.
Aussie Ford
Hard-core CEG'er
Ok, so I think (don't know for sure) you may have gotten a few things out of sequence when you did your dash. I have done 4 of them, only one for real the other three were practice at the JY. I should have looked at the year of your tour. 95-97 mounts harder and removes harder than the 98+'s IMO. My 99 was a relatively easy install when putting it back. I found that most of the wiring will locate itself during the install, and as for the vent ducts once the dash is sitting in place you can connect them by just lifting and reaching in through the glove box area and the headlight switch area. The passenger air bag connector is one of the connectors you disconnect I don't understand what issue you had with that. The air bag itself needs to be removed during this process as it bolts to the dash and the support tube. You remove the screws from the support and remove the air bag attached to the dash. I suppose you could do it the other way around and leave it attached to the support but access to the mounting would be difficult I think. The one connector that is always the hardest for me is the blower motor or whatever that red? connector is way up under the front of the dash. Fortunately most of those connectors are color coded so reconnection is fairly easy. I got to admit I usually take more time than I need to do this just because I tripple check everything is ready before removing the dash. Last time I did not remove my front seats, and that worked ok with them there, but I do like the extra room. By myself it was about a 4hr job out and in, but I also took advantage of the situation to clean up everything around there where I'll not soon be again including the carpets, console, glove box, kick panels, etc. As I think about it there was something about adjusting the airbag to get it realigned with the support mounting holes.
All in all it is not the most fun job. I think I'd rather change the altenator again than the dash, but it isn't as bad as doing a clutch.....
I'd give it a 6 :laugh:
AF
Aussie Ford
Hard-core CEG'er
For that price did it come with a new harness and all the vents? What did $600 get you?
SamSVT18
CEG'er
Well i had that dash problem with the warping near the windsheild. and its not even worth dealing with trying to fix it. I tried lots of things... heating it and trying to melt it back but it wont work. so i put a knewer 99 dash in with the plastic peice on the top. It takes a little time to put it in but its totally worth it. same bolt hole and everything nothing has changed on the dash so it fits like a dream. So go to a junk yard and pull one out. its really not that hard. and its really worth it. also you can do some rewiring and tinker a bit with some stuff back there. But remember to disconect the battery before you mess with the Air Bags Please. Like a day before. Otherwise youll have a lot of fun with it blowing up in your face! :crazy: :crazy: But the switch is perfect and easy... and cheap! really cheap.
Aussie Ford
Hard-core CEG'er
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