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Old Jan 29, 2005 | 12:56 PM
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how hard is it to replace guages. i kinda have to because i looked at them yesterday and theres a dead fly in there, so i might as well replace em while im in there.............lol.
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Old Jan 29, 2005 | 01:06 PM
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Why would you want to? just get the fly out its pretty easy. Pop the trim ring out, take out the screws for the shroud and gage cluster and eveything comes right out. Dont scratch up the clear lens and it helps to put your steering wheel all the way down. Im probably forgeting a few detail but its not hard at all. Install a Mcewen White gage face overlay and call it a day.
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Old Jan 29, 2005 | 01:38 PM
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Unscrewing the tilt steering lever helps a lot too. Just take your time and go easy.
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Old Jan 29, 2005 | 07:16 PM
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AH the !deadfly mod, my favorite!
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Old Jan 29, 2005 | 08:31 PM
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keep the fly, it accents the car... how in the hell did it get in there... thats like a freak accident!
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Old Jan 29, 2005 | 09:37 PM
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Here is a tech article on mine 01 Z/28 for WCA.
http://www.01pewterz28.cz28.com/wcagauges.htm

Sean
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Old Jan 30, 2005 | 09:30 AM
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Originally Posted by LS1_SS
keep the fly, it accents the car... how in the hell did it get in there... thats like a freak accident!

i have no idea, but can anyone think of a name for him? lol.
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Old Jan 30, 2005 | 09:33 AM
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How about "Sol?" If you've ever watched the Odd Couple, you'd understand.
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