Brian...
If you want to replace the top of the dash... you need to remove the
windshield frame... but believe me... it's a simple task... follow the
directions... the only problems I've run into, on various TR 4s & 4A's
(same windshield frame as 6) is that they sometimes get a little stuck due
to corrosion, etc.. The last time this happened... after loosening
everything... I heated up the end under the dash... not all that much...
(i.e. not red hot or anything like that!!!) and this "broke" the seize...
What makes this job easy for you is that you are thinking to do it all at
once... this is good. Follow the directions... they're pretty accurate...
removing the windshield frame and dashboard will make this job relatively
painless.
I recommend removing wires/cables, etc. one at a time, and labeling them...
(i.e. a piece of tape on the connector and on the guage, etc...) so that
you won't mix 'em up.
I can think of other things... but I'm sure others will fill the gap.
don't let this job intimidate you. It's very straight forward and quite
rewarding.
--Justin
Brian Damkroger wrote:
> Hi All.
> Thanks to everyone for their suggestions regarding my ignition timing
> and differential mount replacement. I ordered the rubber diff mounts
> from TRF but they're backordered. It sounds like I should cancel that
> order and instead get the poly mounts from BPNW.
>
> Next up, replacement of the dash and surrounding crash pads. If anyone
> has advice on how to make this as simple and painless as possible, I'd
> love to hear it. Looking through the various service manuals I have, I
> see things like "remove windscreen and frame", which I find unappealing.
>
> Thanks in advance,
>
> Brian Damkroger
> 73 TR6
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