245 DL Dash Repair Info needed

BarryU · May 2nd, 2014, 21:02

Hi, I was wondering if anyone has the same issue as I do with a deep crack/split in the padded dash, probably due to sunlight over the many years. I need to repair it and was wondering if anyone has had to do the same? Guessing it will need to be filled with some sort of plastic filler/epoxy, black preferably/ Thanks

john h · May 3rd, 2014, 07:53

Hi Barry,

Although some dashboards crack, many don't so you could find a good replacement. That's the best repair of course. If filling a dashboard crack, I would use black carbond. It's available from proper trade bodyshop suppliers, or on eBay.

John

tannachyallen · May 3rd, 2014, 14:34

Quote:

Originally Posted by john h

........Although some dashboards crack, many don't.............John

Really John? I've never seen a 240 without a crack somewhere on the dash.

Dave A

BarryU · May 3rd, 2014, 19:42

Thanks Guys, I'll take a look on Ebay for some Carbond, Cheers

john h · May 4th, 2014, 08:48

Quote:

Originally Posted by tannachyallen

Really John? I've never seen a 240 without a crack somewhere on the dash.

Dave A

Yes, my 245 has a late type dash with no cracks. And from memory 2 of my 3 previous late 240s had no cracks. I have 3 uncracked early dashes, and my 164 dash is also uncracked - so they are out there! Garaged cars probably fare better by avoiding frequent cooking when parked in the sun.

John

tannachyallen · May 4th, 2014, 09:01

Aye well John, you're a lucky man indeed!

Dave A.

rusty244 · May 6th, 2014, 15:50

The dash in my 240 also has no cracks and the car has been an outdoor car for 95% of its life. I wonder if the colour has an impact on this? Mine is dark blue.

No doubt whereabouts in the UK the car has been situated will also have an effect.

woodythelampy · May 9th, 2014, 21:06

Yes mine is a 1991 245 and it has 2 nice cracks. Never garaged and no off road parking. I was wondering the same thing about whether to repair or replace. Thanks for opening the thread!

Velorum · Jun 27th, 2015, 08:40

Just to add to this

My last three 240's have had cracked dashes - 1988, 1990, 1989 all with black dashes

Ive tried various ways of tiding them up including filler and new vinyl etc with limited success

My solution is to fit a tailored dash cover - I am on my third now - ordered from eBay Australia and a perfect fit. I think that they look good and the added benefit is that due to the material used items placed on the dash wont slip around

£23 plus £18 shipping - fast delivery
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/4003041308...%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

Ian

Porkchop · Jun 30th, 2015, 00:39

I live in Oz and didn't know about this dash mat being available, will be ordering one for my cracked Estate dash sometime soon!

May 2nd, 2014, 21:02	#1
BarryU Junior Member Last Online: Jan 11th, 2020 10:05 Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Aberdeen	245 DL Dash Repair Info needed Hi, I was wondering if anyone has the same issue as I do with a deep crack/split in the padded dash, probably due to sunlight over the many years. I need to repair it and was wondering if anyone has had to do the same? Guessing it will need to be filled with some sort of plastic filler/epoxy, black preferably/ Thanks

May 3rd, 2014, 07:53	#2
john h VOC Member Last Online: May 30th, 2024 11:13 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Huddersfield View Photos By: john h	Hi Barry, Although some dashboards crack, many don't so you could find a good replacement. That's the best repair of course. If filling a dashboard crack, I would use black carbond. It's available from proper trade bodyshop suppliers, or on eBay. John __________________ XX

May 4th, 2014, 09:01	#6
tannachyallen 240SE Last Online: Mar 4th, 2019 20:44 Join Date: May 2007 Location: Strath Brora	Aye well John, you're a lucky man indeed! Dave A. __________________ 240 SE Auto 1991

Jun 27th, 2015, 08:40	#9
Velorum VOC Member Last Online: Apr 17th, 2023 20:49 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Newquay	Just to add to this My last three 240's have had cracked dashes - 1988, 1990, 1989 all with black dashes Ive tried various ways of tiding them up including filler and new vinyl etc with limited success My solution is to fit a tailored dash cover - I am on my third now - ordered from eBay Australia and a perfect fit. I think that they look good and the added benefit is that due to the material used items placed on the dash wont slip around £23 plus £18 shipping - fast delivery http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/4003041308...%3AMEBIDX%3AIT Ian __________________ Past Volvos 340's (2), 240 saloons (4), 240 estates (5), 740 estate (1), 760 saloon (1), 940 saloon (1), 940 estate (1)

May 3rd, 2014, 19:42	#4
BarryU Junior Member Last Online: Jan 11th, 2020 10:05 Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Aberdeen	Thanks Guys, I'll take a look on Ebay for some Carbond, Cheers

May 6th, 2014, 15:50	#7
rusty244 Senior Member Last Online: Apr 21st, 2024 21:01 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: North West	The dash in my 240 also has no cracks and the car has been an outdoor car for 95% of its life. I wonder if the colour has an impact on this? Mine is dark blue. No doubt whereabouts in the UK the car has been situated will also have an effect.

May 9th, 2014, 21:06	#8
woodythelampy Junior Member Last Online: Mar 30th, 2022 18:21 Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Bedfordshire	Yes mine is a 1991 245 and it has 2 nice cracks. Never garaged and no off road parking. I was wondering the same thing about whether to repair or replace. Thanks for opening the thread!

Jun 30th, 2015, 00:39	#10
Porkchop Member Last Online: May 22nd, 2024 00:06 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Hobart	I live in Oz and didn't know about this dash mat being available, will be ordering one for my cracked Estate dash sometime soon!

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