Instrument Cluster! Please HELP!

mrtiffin · 01-05-2009, 12:09 PM

I have an 84 Euro 928s with 4.7 LH-Jetronic system.

I need an instrument Cluster, and since there seems to be a lack of:

928.641.114.34 or 928.641.103.34 out there can I use one from a different year,

does Auto/manual matter, euro vs. US connections issues?

Any insight would be of great help.

Thanks

Fabio421 · 01-05-2009, 02:41 PM

Do you need the whole cluster or is there something about yours that isn't working? The foil circuit boards for the 84 are NLA as far as I know.

mrtiffin · 01-05-2009, 04:21 PM

There is not a cluster in it at all.

Glenn M · 01-05-2009, 04:34 PM

928 inter has a new 85/86 euro cluster. Not sure if it will fit.
Glenn

mrtiffin · 01-05-2009, 05:02 PM

Thats the problem, no one knows if it will work or not. Can I wire in something else, or rewire what I have to accommodate whatever.

Danglerb · 01-05-2009, 08:28 PM

The tach needs to be from a two distributor car, US or Euro, but I am not 100% sure of anything else.

The cluster out of my 84 Euro is in a "bit" of limbo status, sending you PM to discuss it.

ROG100 · 01-06-2009, 03:47 AM

The best fit would probably be a cluster from a late 84 to 86 twin dizzy 16v Euro.
Most clusters are specific to the year and also to US & ROW.
84 to 86 Euro's are rare over here but not in Europe and I am keeping an eye out for one for you.
I have a lead on a US cluster and it may be worth a try to see what works and what does not.
Once it arrives I will lend it to you so we can test some theory and narrow the choice somewhat. You will need some patience me thinks 8>)

mrtiffin · 01-06-2009, 08:54 AM

Thanks ROG100, I responded to your PM Danglerb, and thanks so far. Not much left to do in getting this ol' Shark back in the water.

ROG100 · 01-06-2009, 03:55 PM

mrtiffen,
There is a 928 GTG in Austin this Saturday - are you going?
I may be able to bring the cluster with me.
You do not have to come in a 928.
Roger

rhjames · rhjames's Garage

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Originally Posted by ROG100

mrtiffen,
There is a 928 GTG in Austin this Saturday - are you going?
I may be able to bring the cluster with me.
You do not have to come in a 928.
Roger

Adam--this would be a deal for you to consider, if your budget allows.

I would go but I'm busy trying to put together a truck deal. if I get it completed, we might truck -pool over there for the day......(?) I could at least get Roger to bring some rod nuts and an oil pan gasket to put the 4.5L short block together.

--Russ

Danglerb · 01-11-2009, 03:34 AM

I noticed this ad has a cluster in tx craigslist.
http://dallas.craigslist.org/dal/pts/987931156.html

porschetoycar · 01-20-2010, 06:37 PM

i'm going thru same challenge, and found wiring and clusters are year specific. 1982 thru '84 were the same, and '85s were different. look on ebay in Germany there are a couple of clusters right now. Of course the almight American dollar isn't worth as much as the Euro.

928worldwide · 01-20-2010, 06:53 PM

This is always a problem. I wonder how hard it would be to manuf. the foil?

neil30076 · neil30076's Garage

Or make up a circuit board/ harness to accept the 84 - 86 wiring harness and convert to a more common, available 82 - 83 cluster. Fab'ing up a pcb is fairly easy and cheap, assuming you can get the plugs to go on the cable to the 'new' cluster. You may loose a couple of functions, but at least you would have a working cluster.
I'm not offering - but could be done...

porschetoycar · 01-20-2010, 07:40 PM

Given enough time and money I suppose It would be possible; after all Porsche did it. I found another mounting plate with the foil, paid $25 more than what I sold an '87 cluster, just so I wouldn't have to do something like that. I found the tabs were the foil folds around are very brittle. I just wanted to replace my cracked pod and broke the tab on mounting plate. Now I'm VERY CAREFUL unplugging cluster.

MPDano · MPDano's Garage

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Originally Posted by porschetoycar

Given enough time and money I suppose It would be possible; after all Porsche did it. I found another mounting plate with the foil, paid $25 more than what I sold an '87 cluster, just so I wouldn't have to do something like that. I found the tabs were the foil folds around are very brittle. I just wanted to replace my cracked pod and broke the tab on mounting plate. Now I'm VERY CAREFUL unplugging cluster.

Ha ha, I had the same problem with my cluster and breaking the tab. I think it happened trying to jimmy the cluster/pod back onto the dash. I too need to tackle this project at some time. I will reuse all my gauges, but will need to find a good cluster frame. I will most likely relace the PCB (printed circuit board) too.

dmbolej · 04-06-2010, 07:15 PM

If you have not found an instrument cluster, I have one from a 1982 Porsche European 928.

Dean