Thread: Front dash console (black one in the middle)

Could try wreckers. I didn't actually realise the plastic bit was separate from the rest of the dash.

A second hand one would probably be just as brittle. I glue a some plastic behind mine with hot glue to re enforce it. I did not put the screws back in under the radio so did not put pressure on this spot. Not sure if you can buy this part new or not. Have a go at gluing it back together.

Hi Guys,

did a bit of research and it actually is a separate part. you can actually buy it online brand new. found a few websites seling it just for anyone interested. it is a bit pricey for a piece of plastic.

Britcar (UK) Ltd > AWR1383PUY CONSOLE ASSY FACIA BLACK DISCO1 (G)

or

AWR1383PUY CENTRE CONSOLE ASSY BLACK | Discovery 1 1989-1998: Interior | shop | www.lrseries.com | L. R. Series

the part number is shown on both websites too.

thinking of buying the whole thing seeing as mine is cracked to bits and well beyond repairs. building my own custom bit would probably cost me about the same as well.

is there a better way to make this info more accesible to people? should i post it as a new thread or is there a database for this kind of stuff?

thanks.

Originally Posted by Fausto79

is there a better way to make this info more accesible to people? should i post it as a new thread or is there a database for this kind of stuff?

thanks.

Nope, that's it. This thread and post will come up in a search. No database.... yet.

I have the same problem.was told $160 for a new one $80 for a second hand one.
I think its wiser to get a new one.......no telling how brittle a second hand one is.

Might pay to check out Rovers North for a price as they may be cheaper but not sure. I would also go with a new one as the others are correct in not knowing how brittle another of the same age would be.

I've actually found that on the D1 workshop manual (RAVE) Chapter 76 Chassis and Body - Page 46, they have instructions on how to remove and fit this part for anyone needing this information.

The section is called Dash Panel Central Louvre Panel.

I assume there is some copyright issues so i will not post the page here but if you have the RAVE manual you can find it by looking up what i mentioned above.

Fausto79

bought it new from the UK. cost a bit but the interior looks heaps better and nothing rattles anymore.

got rid of the old heavy stereo as well and put in a light blutooth one. you can get finisher around the stereo face to make it look a bit better but its $50. i might just invent something.

i attached some pics and also a pic of the centre console installed is here. I bought a new heat facia too as the old one was pretty weared

http://www.aulro.com/afvb/showthread.php't=181830