Center dash vent install problem

[Newbrunswicktod]

Hello all.

I just recieved my dash back from being recovered and I am having trouble installing the center dash vent. I've included some pics that show that the vent doesn't want to slide all the way into place. As hard as I push on it, there is still quite a bit of the vent still exposed and the tabs don't go far enough to clip on the back of the dash.

The car is an 84 Carrera that I bought back in April sight unseen. The dash was just sitting loosely in place and the center vent was not properly installed. Since I was doing a complete disassembly for a repaint and was going to have the dash recovered I didn't worry too much about the dash vent at that time. I know that there is more than one vent for the 78 thru 85 911's - one with adjusters on the side and one without, but I'm not sure if they are the same size or not. My vent has no adjusters. Is it possible I have the wrong vent? My car is an AC car but I don't think I have the original dash. Is the hole opening different for an AC vs. a non-AC car? Any guidance would be very much appreciated. Thanks all.

Todd

[jmod]

Hi, it could just be that the recover has added more material to the vent hole and made it smaller. The picture shows the material glued just inside the hole.

Jim M.

[Newbrunswicktod]

Jim. You were right on with your diagnosis. It wasn't readily apparent that there was too much padding and I was convinced that I had the wrong vent. But after your suggestion I could see where the vent was binding up on the padding. I trimmed away some of the padding and after some trial and error I was able to get the vent in place. The down side is that I took the vent in and out so often that I broke two of the tabs off the vent! I will have to source another one but at least I have the problem fixed. BTW George at AIR auto innovations did a great job recovering the dash. I am really pleased with the results and they are great to deal with. Fast turn around and great communication. I would recommend them for sure.

Thanks very much for your help Jim.

Todd