how to remove the needles>?

[matt69]

i bought a custom instrument cluster back ground and was just wondering how to go about installing it. specifally the dash insert on my vr and the needles from the gauges. will removing these needles cause a problem i dont know bout or wat? if u could please give me sum advice it would b much appreciated.

cheers, matt.

 

[cunners3]

Hey Matt,
The speed and rev needles just pop off with a fork under them, when you put them back on, they automatically go back to zero, if not ur gonna have to guess by eye... the temp and fuel needles are a bit stiffer but come of with a fork too.. When u go to put them back on, beware that the needles can only go on one way (don't snap the pin!)
Follow the guys instructions on how to get it all out etc. when u screw the face down, make sure its flat everywhere. I had to use superglue and some other bits to make sure it sat flat. If its not flat (like mine wasn't) the needles stick in places. Also make sure u screw the screws right in. The needles get stuck on them too.
If u have any more issues with it, PM me, i've put mine in and out atleast 10 times to get it right, i consider myself an expert now! hahaha

 

[pj]

I'd be going to a speedo place when you have done it all, otherwise it could be pretty costly.

 

[matt69]

im really just worried bout screwin the needles with the gauges hey. as for the speedo i hav bigger wheels which means the speedo's out abit already.

 

[kopper69]

Dont be a sook pj, a real man can easily do such a simple job. Oh Mr professional here is my money, take it all. Theres nothing costly about it, unless your going to open it with an axe. I have pulled mine off and the only problem i found was that the speedo sometimes stuck on 90, just opened it and adjusted it, make sure it sat on 0 and its worked perfectly. Its a holden, its tough as, play with it as much as you want, the more you do the better you will get. The better you get the more you can fix for cheaper. Besides all of the people on justcommodores are great with this stuff. We own these cars and do work on them so we know what your talking about. If you get stuck you can always come here for help and you can get expert knowledge absolutly free. You will even get the satisfaction when you know the job is done right, better then any half-assed 'professional'.

 

[matt69]

yeah i generally like to do it myself rather than pay sum1 who has less idea how to do it and generally doesnt care wat sort of job they do. i might stik it down with sum strips of thin double sided tape. has anyone tried that approach?

 

[kopper69]

yeah i generally like to do it myself rather than pay sum1 who has less idea how to do it and generally doesnt care wat sort of job they do. i might stik it down with sum strips of thin double sided tape. has anyone tried that approach?

Whats the double sided tape for?? I dont have one of these replacement faces but doesnt it come with an adhesive backing?

 

[matt69]

i dunno hey i havent been home to check it yet hey.

 

[matt69]

yeah i hope it has a sticky backing already applied to it cos that would keep it in place n stop it from curling up and stuff.

 

[blocka]

when you put em in mate post up some piccys