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Post by bristol406 on Jun 25, 2020 20:25:21 GMT
When I got my P5B coupe in December The gear change indicator bezel had a crack across the bottom right corner. On closer inspection the corner had broken off in the past and it had been glued back together. I have now repaired it with a support on the back of the break and filled and painted the front and it looks fine. However, the clip that holds it in place is missing so it waggles around when touched. I've searched the manuals but can't find any details. Maybe the clip is an integral part of the indicator and has broken off. All that I have is a small wedge shaped bit on the underside which has no where to fasten to. Can anyone describe what it should be like and whether I can repair it.
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Post by eightofthem (Andy) on Jun 25, 2020 20:35:31 GMT
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Post by bristol406 on Jun 25, 2020 20:45:01 GMT
Okay thanks. Although at the moment I can't see how that would attach to my indicator plate. There maybe more missing from the plate than I thought. I willl have a good look tomorrow.
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Post by Sam Bee on Jun 25, 2020 21:43:03 GMT
There is a rather fragile attachment point that often breaks off. I have four and only one of those fit to attach the clip.
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Post by barryr on Jun 26, 2020 9:50:38 GMT
Mine was same. If you search on here you'll find a member called Cyf took measurements for me of what a good plate looks like. I used this to build mine back up using acrylic sheet and the original spring clip that Andy sent the link for. It works a treat but I find mine still pings out sometimes usually moving to park. Extra play in an ancient linkage doesn't help.
If you get nowhere I can probably dig out a picture of my repaired item.
Barry
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Post by bristol406 on Jun 26, 2020 20:10:44 GMT
This is a picture of my gear change indicator plate. I guess the bit sticking out on the back is where the clip attaches. Does it look complete ? and would a new clip from Wadhams fix it ? Attachments:
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Post by barryr on Jun 26, 2020 23:28:20 GMT
Looks good - clip goes through that square hole and is secured with a split pin and that's all there is!
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Post by Phil Nottingham on Jun 27, 2020 6:40:07 GMT
Some earlier indicator plates for both shift patterns did not have the spring clip but had a spring loaded ball catch. This was also in the plastic attachment
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Post by stirlingmg on Jun 27, 2020 7:33:43 GMT
If anyone has a serviceable one of these, preferably in the later P.R.N.D.2.1 pattern & for less than £8000000 I would be interested. I would take a D2.D1.L type I’m not that fussy as long as it’s not broken on the top or drilled for an alarm LED like mine is.
The annoying bit is I know there was at least 2 in amongst my P6 spares but can I find them?
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Post by bristol406 on Jun 27, 2020 13:41:59 GMT
Thanks guys. I'll order one today and hopefully no more wobbly gear change indicator. I may even treat it it to LED bulb.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 27, 2020 13:54:14 GMT
Twelve quid for a little bit of spring?. Must be 24 carat at least.
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Post by stirlingmg on Jun 27, 2020 17:58:21 GMT
Twelve quid for a little bit of spring?. Must be 24 carat at least. An absolute bargain when you see the price of the selector plate |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 27, 2020 18:21:15 GMT
Twelve quid for a little bit of spring?. Must be 24 carat at least. An absolute bargain when you see the price of the selector plate I'll have a look and get back to you. Just looked,my computer must be faulty,it said £42 |
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Post by bristol406 on Jun 27, 2020 21:58:24 GMT
It's 18 quid when you add the postage ! Ah well, and you can't even see it when it's fitted. I guess some hobbies are expensive.
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Post by barryr on Jun 27, 2020 23:16:24 GMT
Got mine off eBay for 6 quid a couple of years back....
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