Removing My BMW E30 Dashboard Before Repairing Rusted Windshield Cowl
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- Опубликовано: 12 сен 2024
- In this video, I'll show you the ultimate guide to removing your BMW E30's dashboard before repairing a rusted windshield cowl. Note, there really aren't any videos out there showing you how to repair a lower windshield cowl so look for that video soon!
Wow, everyone! This wasn't fun, but as I reflect, it was not too bad and I guess I would do it again. In fact, I am sure I will at some point in my RUclips journey. It is important to note why I removed my dashboard. I removed my dashboard so that I can could begin prepping the rusted driver's side lower windshield cowl to be removed. To properly repair the damage, the dashboard needed to be removed. Side note - don't break your instrument cluster like I did. In this video, you will see the aftermath and hear my frustration. It is not often that I show frustration on camera.
Shoutout to my friend, Igor, at CaTuned. I did not want to buy and remove an entire lower windshield cowl so I instead I bought a portion of what I needed. So thankful for his help.
Don't worry! I will put all of the dashboard and lower windshield cowl clips into quick video that highlights the beginning, middle, and end! 
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Keep the great videos coming. Your videos give me the confidence to tackle projects on my e30. Big help. Thanks man.
Yes! That's awesome to hear and it is these types of comments that keep me going. Thanks for commenting and let me know what projects you have lined up. Look for a new video on Monday. -Tom
Great video tom i feel your pain for being able to keep motivated sometimes it can get overwelming with things and it made me pull a face when you was taking the glass out i was like please dont break 😬😅
Thanks for watching and commenting. It means a lot. It can be very easy to lose focus and motivation. With the heat soon approaching, I am dreading 115 days, and the garage can get even hotter. Regardless, I want to push through and keep posting. Haha, I was thinking the same thing, lol. I am going to order a new windshield as that one is pitted quite badly. I am editing the next section. I can't believe the new piece is already welded into place and ready for paint.
Anytime tom you thought about getting one of those massive floor fans to have in garage while you working in there or will that just blow hot air with being so hot . Its great to have you back on making videos again you really getting into the e30 dash now and im about to watch your next video 😊👍
When installing the strip on the windshield seal I used an install tool and lubricant from "Rubber done the right way". Had to modify the tool slightly but worked great as I used a new BMW seal on mine, just my 2 cents. Good work.
Awesome to know. I am here to learn and take advice from others who have done this. I am always open to the advice and wisdom of others. Thanks for letting me know. - Tom
new cowl part? - you mentioned someone at CAtuned hook you up? But I couldn't catch the name. If you don't mind, I'd like to try and chase down the same part.
Hey! Thanks for your patience. Igor is the owner at CaTuned. He's a great guy and an e30 legend. Give him a ring or email and let him know you saw my video. He'll know who I am. Thanks for watching and thanks for your patience. - Tom
Dude- I feel your pain. After a while though- these kind of repairs won’t seem so difficult or frustrating. Take your time- don’t rush things- enjoy the process. I always find myself most at peace in the middle of the night under the car focused on the task. Bummer about the gauge cluster - 🫤.
Thanks for the words of encouragement. It means a lot. I thankfully found another cluster with a separated face so worked out well. I just finished welding in the new piece and getting ready to prep for paint. Wild to think that I will be completing this project soon. I am currently working on uploading and editing the footage.