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96owner · 11-12-2005, 06:41 PM

i think most of you will have this problem but the dash in the discovery is curling up. i here its realy expencive to get a new dash so i was looking at my options. could a series 2 dash fit in a series 1 and how much would a dash cost (s.I, s.II). Will it pass inspection in NJ with the dash like that? And is there any where i could finde a cheep used Dash for the truck thats is in good condistion? any 1 want to help put it in?

Rovin4life · 11-12-2005, 07:00 PM

Happens on fords all the time.

The actually fix was to rivet down the dash board to the metal frame of it.

you drill holes and rivet it down and cover it up as best as possible.

96owner · 11-12-2005, 07:01 PM

but im afraid that if i do that it will crack and break off then have more of a problem

cirus · 11-12-2005, 07:53 PM

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Originally Posted by 96owner

i think most of you will have this problem but the dash in the discovery is curling up. i here its realy expencive to get a new dash so i was looking at my options. could a series 2 dash fit in a series 1 and how much would a dash cost (s.I, s.II). Will it pass inspection in NJ with the dash like that? And is there any where i could finde a cheep used Dash for the truck thats is in good condistion? any 1 want to help put it in?

They sell a kit that can fix your dash like new, I got a guy here in NY that does it for cheap. When I had it done I think it was $75.00. I got all the info on the place, if you need it let me know.
Chris

Unruely · 11-13-2005, 04:17 AM

I am having the same problem with my '94, up near the windshield. It has raised up about an inch at the most. I have been undecieded about how to go about fixing it yet...

Martin

frickjp · 11-13-2005, 04:36 AM

There was a bulletin on this years ago, and a kit to "fix" it. Basically, there are some plastic stips, grey or beige, that you screw down to the steel, clamping the warped dash. It looks like different, but better than a curled up dash. Once they get bad, though, they continue to seperate in other areas, like around the centre dash, etc.

Disco · 11-13-2005, 07:22 AM

It happened to most 95 Discos. The supplier of the dashes must have been cost cutting and formulated some cheap plastic, anyhow, besides the 'screw down kit', which looks crappy in my opinion, look around the wrecking yards you could be lucky. BTW, I don't think a DII dash will fit, besides if you are willing to part with the $$$ for that, why not invest in a new DI dash. The later manufactured DI dashes don't lift.

96owner · 11-13-2005, 06:45 PM

i though i could get a DII dash for cheaper or something idk what i was thinking. but i think i might try screwing it down these things are trucks not BWM so i don't care if it looks that bad. but that are the chances of it popping out at places like the center console

96discose7 · 11-14-2005, 04:43 PM

I bought my truck a year ago, never really noticed the curling dash when I bought it, then noticed the dreaded curl, so i just trimmed back the pad to where it was not lifted up, followed the same curve and when sitting in the truck you re3ally dont notice it at all, besides, its just a dash pad, no real purpose other than looks, plus the trimmed pad gave a nice little shelf for the rubber feet of the CB to hook against -Andy

Bogatyr · 11-14-2005, 06:02 PM

Before I owned my disco, I recalled seeing something in a flyer from RN about a dash fixit kit...didn't seem like too much at the time...you might want to inquire with them...

Now that I've got a disco, I see the dash is cracked in a few places...ah, who cares, the truck has more pressing issues.

Bogatyr

TRAILCHARGER · 11-20-2005, 07:37 PM

I have removed dash's in Discovery's and used a good grade epoxy and reglued them with great sucess and no relifting.I clamp them with quick clamps and a board across the front of the dash. I have also done this by removing the windshield, glueing and rigging a clamp setup. If you need a new windshield you may be able to a a glass guy to take out your glass and then you could glue the dash down and he could reinstall your glass the next day.

96owner · 11-20-2005, 09:56 PM

ok so the dash is good not we put back all the loose wires and gauge cluster and put some bigger screws through it and not it looks good enough for me

also while it was at the dealer we got all the fulids changed and a new gasket on the rear diff it was old so the truck it doing a lot better the cost for all this FREE

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treboryar · 11-23-2005, 05:07 PM

this was adealer recall in the uk but if you look in british landrover mags like lr international there is some one selling akit for DIY use at about 25 gbp hope this helps

11-12-2005, 06:41 PM	#1 (permalink)
96owner Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 527 Gallery: 0	Dam Dash i think most of you will have this problem but the dash in the discovery is curling up. i here its realy expencive to get a new dash so i was looking at my options. could a series 2 dash fit in a series 1 and how much would a dash cost (s.I, s.II). Will it pass inspection in NJ with the dash like that? And is there any where i could finde a cheep used Dash for the truck thats is in good condistion? any 1 want to help put it in?

11-13-2005, 07:22 AM	#7 (permalink)
Disco Super Moderator Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 1,819 Gallery: 0	It happened to most 95 Discos. The supplier of the dashes must have been cost cutting and formulated some cheap plastic, anyhow, besides the 'screw down kit', which looks crappy in my opinion, look around the wrecking yards you could be lucky. BTW, I don't think a DII dash will fit, besides if you are willing to part with the $$$ for that, why not invest in a new DI dash. The later manufactured DI dashes don't lift. __________________ No hand signals, driver playing with his transfer Knob.

11-14-2005, 06:02 PM	#10 (permalink)
Bogatyr Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: upstate NY Posts: 317 Gallery: 0	kit from RN Before I owned my disco, I recalled seeing something in a flyer from RN about a dash fixit kit...didn't seem like too much at the time...you might want to inquire with them... Now that I've got a disco, I see the dash is cracked in a few places...ah, who cares, the truck has more pressing issues. Bogatyr __________________ Current Rover Fleet: 1996 D1 120k (finally on the road) 1970 IIa 88" (the running one) 1970 IIa 88" (parts truck - need any parts?) 1966 IIa 109" (next project...)

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treboryar Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 4 Gallery: 0	curly dash this was adealer recall in the uk but if you look in british landrover mags like lr international there is some one selling akit for DIY use at about 25 gbp hope this helps

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11-12-2005, 07:00 PM	#2 (permalink)
Rovin4life Former NAS LR TECH, Current AUS LR TECH Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: DOWN UNDER Posts: 1,859 Gallery: 0	Happens on fords all the time. The actually fix was to rivet down the dash board to the metal frame of it. you drill holes and rivet it down and cover it up as best as possible.

11-12-2005, 07:01 PM	#3 (permalink)
96owner Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 527 Gallery: 0	but im afraid that if i do that it will crack and break off then have more of a problem

11-13-2005, 04:17 AM	#5 (permalink)
Unruely Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: West Virginia Posts: 25 Gallery: 0	I am having the same problem with my '94, up near the windshield. It has raised up about an inch at the most. I have been undecieded about how to go about fixing it yet... Martin

11-13-2005, 04:36 AM	#6 (permalink)
frickjp Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 128 Gallery: 0	There was a bulletin on this years ago, and a kit to "fix" it. Basically, there are some plastic stips, grey or beige, that you screw down to the steel, clamping the warped dash. It looks like different, but better than a curled up dash. Once they get bad, though, they continue to seperate in other areas, like around the centre dash, etc.

11-13-2005, 06:45 PM	#8 (permalink)
96owner Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 527 Gallery: 0	i though i could get a DII dash for cheaper or something idk what i was thinking. but i think i might try screwing it down these things are trucks not BWM so i don't care if it looks that bad. but that are the chances of it popping out at places like the center console

11-14-2005, 04:43 PM	#9 (permalink)
96discose7 Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 43 Gallery: 0	I bought my truck a year ago, never really noticed the curling dash when I bought it, then noticed the dreaded curl, so i just trimmed back the pad to where it was not lifted up, followed the same curve and when sitting in the truck you re3ally dont notice it at all, besides, its just a dash pad, no real purpose other than looks, plus the trimmed pad gave a nice little shelf for the rubber feet of the CB to hook against -Andy

11-20-2005, 07:37 PM	#11 (permalink)
TRAILCHARGER Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 13 Gallery: 0	I have removed dash's in Discovery's and used a good grade epoxy and reglued them with great sucess and no relifting.I clamp them with quick clamps and a board across the front of the dash. I have also done this by removing the windshield, glueing and rigging a clamp setup. If you need a new windshield you may be able to a a glass guy to take out your glass and then you could glue the dash down and he could reinstall your glass the next day.

11-20-2005, 09:56 PM	#12 (permalink)
96owner Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 527 Gallery: 0	ok so the dash is good not we put back all the loose wires and gauge cluster and put some bigger screws through it and not it looks good enough for me also while it was at the dealer we got all the fulids changed and a new gasket on the rear diff it was old so the truck it doing a lot better the cost for all this FREE having your mom date a landrover server avisor kicks ass

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