Can you upgrade instrument panel?

[AJM]

I recently purchased an '88 VN. The instruments are a bit sick, no temp guage and both fuel and speedo operate sometimes. As I have to replace faulty instruments, can anybody tell me if it is possible to upgrade with a better set that includes tacho and other guages? I am hoping this would not require the wiring harness in my VN executive to be modified to support tacho signal etc.

Cheers

AJM

[nathans1987]

same with me.

[VTSSDUDE]

I am pretty sure, if you can get hold of a level 2 dash from a V6 VN the tacho should work.

Cheers,
Jim

[Mark]

ye a level 2 cluster should go straight in.. that one will also have a tacho in it!

[s0sage]

all clusters from all model vn's and vp's and toyota lexcens and all their sub models (berlina spac exec vacationer csi etc) will slide straight in and work without a hassle.. providing the fault is with the cluster and not your sensors or dash itself..

ALL EXCEPT CALAIS (ELECTRONIC) WHICH REQUIRE MODIFICATION

[BillK]

While we are talking about these clusters can anyone tell me the difference between the cluster for the V6 and the V8. People tell me they are different but cosmetically I can't see any difference. It must only be with the tacho cos there will be 8 pulses in lieu of 6 with the V8. I presume the Tacho is fed from the ignition pulses. I have both but I still can't see the difference.

[markovr]

basically the tacho and the temp gauge are different between the two engine types.
Temp will still work but will read a little different but the tacho is different and either has to be modded or changed to be accurate.