re. [urq] Dash swap questions

[Ben Swann]

Martin,

I think we are saying the same thing.  I'm sure my termnology is not right
on - I meant cluster rather than board.

The main point is you need a 4kq peedometer/Instrument console to take apart
and swap over the relevant parts - namely the cluster which includes the
speedo, tach.  Right no need to disassemble the cluster, but I did have to
remove everything which surrounded it.

Regarding the fastener used in the later glove-box in the '83 UrQ - I could
not get it to work right, so the wire tie solution presented itself and
worked fine.  I may have been missing the relavant hardware, as the dash was
removed over a year ago and I had to scrounge up all the peices and source a
4kQ center console as I had sold the extra one I had.  Chris S. @Force5
advised me that the center console from FWD coupe or 4000 would not work -
hump is larger and FWD one wont fit

It probably would  be more straightforward if one has the parts car on hand
and can move stuff directly over.  Memory and parts on hand work far better
than the diagrams.

Ben

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Martin Pajak" <Martin at quattro.ca>
To: <jason at omglol.com>; "Ben Swann" <benswann at comcast.net>
Cc: <urq at audifans.com>; <quattro at audifans.com>
Sent: Wednesday, December 03, 2003 10:46 AM
Subject: Re: re. [urq] Dash swap questions


> >2.  The Instrument cluster can be retrofitted, but you will need to
> >take apart the complete cluster assembly from the 4kq apart down to
> >the guage boards (don't disassemble completly).  Doing the same with
> >the UrQ cluster and install the cluster board guages and all.  The
> >differences in the bevels and plexglass etc. require the swap which
> >will be obvious when you are doing the job. Good time to fix the
> >broken ODO gear.
>
>
> ?????
> There is absolutely no need to take the cluster apart for a dash swap
BTDT.  Yes, the surround is different and needs to be changed for the new
cover to fit properly, but no need to take the cluster apart... especially
not right down to the gauge boards....
>
>
> >6.  Used large wire tie in place of plastic stick in recess of glove
> >to hold in place - I left some slack for easier service, and it can be
> >dropped down to remove console (again - BTDT).  Not everything screwed
> >up solidly, but once fitted, hangs good good enough to hold about 25
> >lbs.
>
> Simply copying the Coupe/4kq set up will make sure it's all factory
looking and no wire tie should be neede BTDT twice... (I can provide pics if
you need).
>
> If you are taking the dash and pieces out of the donor car yourself,
you'll see exactly how they go and you should be able to duplicate the same
on the Ur-q... take pics if necessary.
>
> HTH
> Martin Pajak
> www.quattro.ca