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engine swaps and other performance upgrades, plus "factory" and Costello V8s

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barrysmgb
barry strugnell

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12/24/2010 12:57PM

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dash removal 79 mgb struggle
Posted by: barrysmgb
Date: January 16, 2011 09:48AM

really easy. got this removal down to less than 1/2 hr just wanted to thank all for ideas. 2 main points for those i hear of trouble 1 wrench 1/4 drive socket 2 diff size extensions twist out and push on tach and speedo[ disc cable ] pull out glove box only a few screws. you can now reach all bolts on top edge of dash after removal just bump up on bottom of dash they stick a little from being in 30 yrs thanks again to the forum to get me inthe right direction. barrysmgb


kstevusa
kelly stevenson
Southern Middle Tennessee
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10/25/2007 09:37AM

Main British Car:
2003 Jaguar XK8 Coupe 4.2L DOHC/ VVT / 6sp. AT

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Re: dash removal 79 mgb struggle
Posted by: kstevusa
Date: January 16, 2011 02:47PM

Great news Barry, hope you also removed the drivers seat. This is the easy way to have access to re-install the nut & washer behind the speedo. Just lie down and strech out comfortably,(compared to not removing). I have used a sticky substance to hold the washer & nut to keep it from falling while I started it on the sud. the rest are easy. The seat removal is also handy when removing the servo nut on the lower rt. side. I still have to get someone to guide me when I reinstall that nut. 1978 MGB
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