Meridianmet Posted March 20 Report Share Posted March 20 On 3/14/2024 at 2:07 PM, RedBarediver said: Wow, that really is one of the very first. Mine is a 98 and has both airbags. Anyhoo, I'll try to share some pics of the process. I'll take some more pictures of the completed product once I get some time. I didn't take many pics of the installation process as the lighting was cr*p and I was busy. And theirs me, worrying about how to take the centre console out! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iain M Posted March 21 Report Share Posted March 21 😉 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedBarediver Posted March 23 Report Share Posted March 23 (edited) Well, I replaced the unsatisfactory dash with one that I got from Status Porsche. The install took me about 2.5 to 3 hrs because I was slow and careful. Fitted the last bits this morning (heating hoses and various little bits of trim) and took it for a drive. I was expecting some rattles and squeaks to be honest as this is really the first time I have ever done a job on a dashboard (of any car). To my surprise (and delight) the new dash is rock solid and doesn't vibrate, squeak or anything. It's still a little dirty (as is the whole car) so I'm planning on cleaning it properly when the rain lets up and will share pictures for everyone's enjoyment. I have already fitted a black fuse box cover piece (got one for a tenner) and am waiting for the rest of the black carpets to arrive so I can complete the colour change. I still have to get hold of some nice door cards and I'm not terribly happy with the vents on the side (they look a bit more dark-grey than black). I guess they looked black when compared to the original grey dash but when you put them next to a black dash you can see the difference. It doesn't distract from my enjoyment of the black dash though. I think it looks really good. I was planning on changing the right hand side vent in any case (it's tatty and doesn't really work properly - some superglue to try and save it didn't help matters) but now I'll just change both. My central locking button stopped working - it would lock when you press the switch but when you try to unlock the switch doesn't move. It's a rocker switch so obviously something was wrong inside. Opened it up and a little piece of white plastic fell out. Somehow (maybe due to my ham-handedness with stuff) a piece of the thing broke and ended up jamming the one side. Took it out and it works properly again. But now of course my OCD won't rest until I've replaced that switch so a second-hand replacement is on the way. Lastly, if anyone has a spare OBD bracket, please let me know. I'd be more than willing to take it off your hands. Somehow, during all this mine went AWOL and it's not anywhere in the garage or the car. @Daboy3000 How are you getting on with yours? Need a hand? Edited March 23 by RedBarediver Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
½cwt Posted March 23 Report Share Posted March 23 Try some Polytrol on the vents if you have some for the outside plastics. Helps restore original plastics colours, lots of people on here have used it for scuttle plastics, mirror triangles, engine intake slats etc on the outside. Might work well on inside parts too. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daboy3000 Posted March 23 Author Report Share Posted March 23 1 hour ago, RedBarediver said: @Daboy3000 How are you getting on with yours? Need a hand? Good to hear it went well for you. I am just restoring the dash I bought. It's just having a final coat. Still waiting for the dial cover to arrive. It's looking really nice now and I want let it cure for a while before it goes in. Had the MOT this week too, so thought it best to start after that. Probably aim for the Easter Hols as I am off for a bit. I think the removal of the dash is going to be the easy part, it's the removal of the bonded panel I'm not looking forward to. Thanks for the offer!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedBarediver Posted March 24 Report Share Posted March 24 18 hours ago, ½cwt said: Try some Polytrol on the vents if you have some for the outside plastics. Helps restore original plastics colours, lots of people on here have used it for scuttle plastics, mirror triangles, engine intake slats etc on the outside. Might work well on inside parts too. I have some in the garage so will give it a go. The right hand side does need to be changed though. I'll keep an eye out for a black one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kdh Posted March 25 Report Share Posted March 25 On 3/14/2024 at 12:03 PM, Daboy3000 said: both drip trays for the roof, Can you tell me where to find these please? I have done 4 drains in the front boot and two under the rear of the roof but I still have water under the passenger seat. Are there others in the front of the roof? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daboy3000 Posted March 25 Author Report Share Posted March 25 19 minutes ago, kdh said: Can you tell me where to find these please? I have done 4 drains in the front boot and two under the rear of the roof but I still have water under the passenger seat. Are there others in the front of the roof? I think I am going to do a water leak guide at some point! This guy has a guide to changing them. I did both (at separate times) on my own without removing the roof. But if you have another pair of hands then I would just take the whole thing off as you have to take out all the bolts anyway. Are you sure it's not coming in through the door seal, I had/have a leak that's doing that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daboy3000 Posted March 25 Author Report Share Posted March 25 I've decided that I am going to try and seal it in place using the correct sealant and waterproof tape. After speaking to a few people, not only is it going to be extremely difficult to get the whole panel out, as well as time consuming, but I also I might break something else. I seem to have fixed it with roof sealant temporarily, so this gives me hope that with the dash out I can seal it well enough to last. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kdh Posted March 25 Report Share Posted March 25 Thanks for that, yes I've done all the obvious drains, I just wondered if there were extra ones at the top of the A pillars? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fat Rat Posted March 26 Report Share Posted March 26 Drains everywhere. 2 under the clam shell. Small ones either side. Drains under the spoiler. These seem to get missed. Mine where blocked with shyatee. Will give you a wet boot if unlucky. As mentioned, door membranes are a favourite. Check for dampness at the bottom of door card. Window seal on doors tend to go a bit hard and need revitilising. The list is pretty much endless. 😶 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kdh Posted March 26 Report Share Posted March 26 Thanks, how do you get to the ones under the spoiler? On my 987 I've put the spoiler up but can't see any. I've poured water into the spoiler holes and it pours into the boot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daboy3000 Posted March 26 Author Report Share Posted March 26 13 minutes ago, kdh said: Thanks, how do you get to the ones under the spoiler? On my 987 I've put the spoiler up but can't see any. I've poured water into the spoiler holes and it pours into the boot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kdh Posted March 26 Report Share Posted March 26 Thanks for the above. I'm still none the wiser! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gillbe Posted March 26 Report Share Posted March 26 26 minutes ago, kdh said: Thanks for the above. I'm still none the wiser! me neither - no idea how to get to spoiler drains! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daboy3000 Posted March 26 Author Report Share Posted March 26 34 minutes ago, kdh said: Thanks for the above. I'm still none the wiser! On the 986 it's pretty simple to remove the spoiler. If the 987 is the same maybe if you remove it you might be able to see the holes. I've looked online and can't find any photos. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BBB Posted March 26 Report Share Posted March 26 1 hour ago, kdh said: Thanks, how do you get to the ones under the spoiler? On my 987 I've put the spoiler up but can't see any. I've poured water into the spoiler holes and it pours into the boot. Pictures are towards the end of this thread. A series of small holes that you’ll see when the spoiler is raised. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K.I.T.T. Posted March 26 Report Share Posted March 26 4 hours ago, Fat Rat said: Drains everywhere. 2 under the clam shell. Small ones either side. Are you referring to these? (Clearing out with trombone cleaner) Any idea where these drain to? The foam drip trays have a tube that emerges near the rear 'mudflaps'. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fat Rat Posted March 27 Report Share Posted March 27 (edited) 22 hours ago, kdh said: Thanks, how do you get to the ones under the spoiler? On my 987 I've put the spoiler up but can't see any. I've poured water into the spoiler holes and it pours into the boot. Didn’t realise you were talking about a 987. On my 986 facelift they are either side in the channel. Raise the spoiler and they are there. Edited March 27 by Fat Rat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fat Rat Posted March 27 Report Share Posted March 27 20 hours ago, K.I.T.T. said: Are you referring to these? (Clearing out with trombone cleaner) Any idea where these drain to? The foam drip trays have a tube that emerges near the rear 'mudflaps'. Can’t remember. Will find out soon when I do a drain clean and check. 😂🤙🏻 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winster Posted March 27 Report Share Posted March 27 On 3/26/2024 at 5:58 PM, K.I.T.T. said: Are you referring to these? (Clearing out with trombone cleaner) Any idea where these drain to? The foam drip trays have a tube that emerges near the rear 'mudflaps'. I did mine today. It drains behind the little removable plastic section in front of the rear wheels. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daboy3000 Posted April 17 Author Report Share Posted April 17 Well, that was a job and a half. Removing the dashboard was the easy bit, getting the heater box out was the hardest part, you would never think that you would have to take the wipers off and that's just the start. There were times when I just sat in the car looking at the mess and everything missing, my brain just wanted to shut down! I used a combination of Wurth sealant and waterproof tape to seal the panel, there was no way I was going to try and take that out. Putting it all back together was mostly easier, although I did get to the point where everything minus the stereo and centre console was back in, before realising that the alarm thing on the dash had the wiring coming out of the wrong opening and had to completely remove everything again, just to be able to pull the dash forward an inch and re route the cable. Couple of heavy downpours and so far so good, no more leak and no more cover. Also having the leather dash is so much nicer than the textured vinyl, the car even smells more expensive. 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedBarediver Posted April 18 Report Share Posted April 18 Well done! That looks like it was a real challenge. Glad you got it sorted in the end. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Menoporsche Posted April 18 Report Share Posted April 18 Parents had a Megane-based Kangoo, parked it under trees. I mentioned leaves then googled it, apparently when leaves block a Megane's drains at the front you need to do the above, dismantle the entire dash and centre console. Great job, you must feel quite intimate with that car by now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daboy3000 Posted April 18 Author Report Share Posted April 18 10 minutes ago, Menoporsche said: Great job, you must feel quite intimate with that car by now! If by "intimate" you mean bend over the table and feked up the ar*e, then yeah! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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