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novamadcars
08-05-07, 03:21 AM
hi ive had 2 mk2 dashs sitting in my shed for over a year now and ive decided to replace my brown mk1 dash for the mk2.
Is this an easy job?
does anything need changing?
any pointers befor i go ahead and give it ago remembering i use my nova on a daily basis
Jack
08-05-07, 11:06 AM
Mounts are all the same, wiring is pretty much the same although you'll need to shuffle some wires round on the central blower/heated RW control. Use the control rods from the Mk2 dash for the heater. If you want the side vents to work you'll also need the Mk2 heater ducts, assuming your heater has the side panels open (if its a poverty spec one it'll have blanks in there - either cut them out or replace it with a Mk2 item). Mk2 uses a mount on the centre floor tunnel as well, but if you have the centre console that should hold it in place. You'll also need the Mk2 steering column shroud as the Mk1 stuff won't fit the Mk2 dash.

Mk1 dials will happily sit in the Mk2 dash if you put a bolt in the top dial mount on the dash and bend it down a little to wedge the dials in place.

Easy job really, couple hours work. And ripping the Mk1 dash out and stamping on it is extremely satisfying :D
SRlew
08-05-07, 12:07 PM
are the heater ducts that go to the passenger side vent the same mk1/mk2? as i carnt remember if i put a mk2 one in mine lol and at the minute mine isnt fitting right, falling down etc
Steve
08-05-07, 12:27 PM
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Steering wheel will be the first big issue, if you havnt had it off recently you might have problems.

You'll need a three legged puller which most garages have, take it there if you really get stuck.

Mines must of been on there from new as it took a garage two hours to take it off!
Jack
08-05-07, 12:37 PM
Heater ducts are different. Steering wheel isn't that hard, just lever it off with a large screwdriver, or buy a puller then take it back to the shop after using it lol
L14MNP
08-05-07, 12:45 PM
Heater ducts are different. Steering wheel isn't that hard, just lever it off with a large screwdriver, or buy a puller then take it back to the shop after using it lol

Could we hell get the one off my mates Corsa B! and that was using a ratchet strap tied around his 'cage also!

Remember to leave the hub nut on a couple of turns unless you want an antiquated griffin stamped on your forehead and/or broken nose lol
L14MNP
08-05-07, 12:48 PM
LMAO at me completely owning myself! The horn push will clearly not be on the wheel! The nut info. stands correct however! lawl
SRlew
08-05-07, 12:58 PM
LMAO lol ^^

ah right that could be why my passenger side one keeps falling down etc lol
Jack
08-05-07, 01:16 PM
LMAO at me completely owning myself! The horn push will clearly not be on the wheel! The nut info. stands correct however! lawl
Maybe thats where you were going wrong on the Corsa? lol
L14MNP
08-05-07, 01:25 PM
HA HA GTF

I bent the Corsa wheel :) lol

You'll also be very pleased to know that many a moon ago I took pleasure in ripping out the angular monstrosity that is a mk1 dash from my mates Nova and replaced with a pleasing to the eye GSi item

MK1 dashes are SH1T lol
hybridturbo
08-05-07, 01:37 PM
HA HA GTF

I bent the Corsa wheel :) lol

You'll also be very pleased to know that many a moon ago I took pleasure in ripping out the angular monstrosity that is a mk1 dash from my mates Nova and replaced with a pleasing to the eye GSi item

MK1 dashes are SH1T lol

:cry: a need a gsi dash
L14MNP
08-05-07, 01:58 PM
:cry: a need a gsi dash

For the GTE Joe? Thought you could get all things Nova? lol

I also hear you're getting a mk2 Escort! Say its true :thumb: lol
Jack
08-05-07, 02:12 PM
Paint a normal Mk2 one black :thumb:

All Mk1 dashes require kicking

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a266/razorjack/Cars/Project%20Ghey/dash7.jpg
L14MNP
08-05-07, 02:20 PM
Thumb nail's a bit long there Jack lol
hybridturbo
08-05-07, 04:50 PM
For the GTE Joe? Thought you could get all things Nova? lol

I also hear you're getting a mk2 Escort! Say its true :thumb: lol

I can get one but i need a pro "primera tuner" to fit it cause im far too lazy, and i hav no skin on the back of me hands from other jobs on the pile lol

Mk2 escort next, yes when ive finished max powering the current steed!

Add me on msn mate joeb000@hotmail.com think we need to discuss why u sold a nova for the blue oval coffee table project
L14MNP
08-05-07, 05:06 PM
ha ha i've been posting on sr20forum.com I think I've sussed the throttle body wiring dilema!

Added on MSN mate. Get your black ass on then lol
Steve
08-05-07, 07:40 PM
:cry: a need a gsi dash
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