87starionkid Posted January 25, 2014 Report Share Posted January 25, 2014 While I was cleaning my interior on my 87 starion, it looks like I may have some rust behind the dashboard due to a leaky front windsheild. I want to restore this part in the veh but before is take the dash out for the first time since it was installed in 1987, im trying to find out what could rust back there. Im looking for maybe advise and pics would be even better. I looked at Kev's post in the heat and ac section and it helped, but this would be my first big project and could use the extra help. If anyone has any pics of whats behind the dash it would help me a great deal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuGG Posted January 25, 2014 Report Share Posted January 25, 2014 (edited) http://turbomirage.com/starion/8_17_03/bare2.jpg http://i1195.photobucket.com/albums/aa398/dhollin73/LS%20Conquest/Conquest-69.jpg Edited January 25, 2014 by BuGG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xtclink Posted January 25, 2014 Report Share Posted January 25, 2014 Got a vid from a car where the windshield leaked for a while. http://i1272.photobucket.com/albums/y383/Xtclink/102013112808_zps2d2f685d.mp4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R-R-Quest Posted January 27, 2014 Report Share Posted January 27, 2014 If you need any more pics, let me know I currently have nothing on the firewall (both sides stripped bare). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xtclink Posted January 27, 2014 Report Share Posted January 27, 2014 Have you pulled your dash? If your getting water in your passenger compartment they my suggestion is pull the dash, pull it now man. . There might b rust holes staring above the ecu and fuse panel. The water from the cowl drains there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
87starionkid Posted January 30, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 30, 2014 Thank You BuGG, R-R-Quest and Xtclink for the pix! my starion is my sencond car but my pride and joy. Im trying to save up for this repair now but im looking to fix this asap. More pix can never hurt lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R-R-Quest Posted January 30, 2014 Report Share Posted January 30, 2014 I'll post some for you this weekend. I need to take some progress pics for my build thread anyhow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R-R-Quest Posted February 1, 2014 Report Share Posted February 1, 2014 Here's a few more pics. Hope it helps Right front A-Pillar areahttp://i1195.photobucket.com/albums/aa398/dhollin73/LS%20Conquest/Conquest-118.jpg Left front A-Pillar areahttp://i1195.photobucket.com/albums/aa398/dhollin73/LS%20Conquest/Conquest-127.jpg Self-explanatoryhttp://i1195.photobucket.com/albums/aa398/dhollin73/LS%20Conquest/Conquest-130.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flying Scotsman Posted February 5, 2014 Report Share Posted February 5, 2014 Hey guys, I have a Starion that I am about to restore, I am also worried that there may be rust behind dash, I have also spotted a very small rust hole on passenger foot well which is letting in water. How difficult is it to remove the dash and what is the basic order of removing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R-R-Quest Posted February 5, 2014 Report Share Posted February 5, 2014 It is not hard to do, just takes some patience. I did this just a couple months ago. When I get home this evening, I will give you a rundown on the procedure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R-R-Quest Posted February 6, 2014 Report Share Posted February 6, 2014 I was going to spell it out, but it would be quicker and easier for both of us if you check out this link... http://www.starquestgarage.com/manuals/service/conquest/1988/88_conquest_service_manual_-_group_23_-_body.pdf It starts on page 23-87. If you have any questions, let me know. -Dan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flying Scotsman Posted February 9, 2014 Report Share Posted February 9, 2014 Hi Dan, instrument panel removal page 87, good breakdown. How long roughly did it take you to take it out and are there many multi connectors that you have to unplug. I really don't want the hassle of taking it out but if I want to restore her correctly then I feel it has to be done, like you said, when you have water coming in, behind the dash can be part of the problem. Cheers Al Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xtclink Posted February 9, 2014 Report Share Posted February 9, 2014 (edited) The cowl will break (most likely) when you try to remove her. If you remove the cowl it'll let u check for leaks around the glass and if you remove the fender it'll let you u check for leaks at body seams. with the cowl removed you can see the water channels where it is supposed to drain. A few leaves in there and its a pond for days. And when I say "leaks" I mean patches of rust that are now holes allowing water into the passenger compartment. Edited February 9, 2014 by Xtclink Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R-R-Quest Posted February 10, 2014 Report Share Posted February 10, 2014 Hi Dan, instrument panel removal page 87, good breakdown. How long roughly did it take you to take it out and are there many multi connectors that you have to unplug. I really don't want the hassle of taking it out but if I want to restore her correctly then I feel it has to be done, like you said, when you have water coming in, behind the dash can be part of the problem. Cheers Al Al, It took a couple of hours to remove the console and dash. Another hour or so for the Heat/AC system. There are quite a number of connectors; if I had to guess, I'd say 20+. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flying Scotsman Posted February 10, 2014 Report Share Posted February 10, 2014 Holy smoke batman, as many connectors as that wow. Ah well it has to be done. Xtclink mentioned removing cow & fender, I have done that already, and can see rust on inner fenders at the seams, will try to get some pics loaded up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xtclink Posted February 12, 2014 Report Share Posted February 12, 2014 http://www.starquestclub.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=141416#entry1407799 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markhansenconquest Posted February 12, 2014 Report Share Posted February 12, 2014 MY DADS CAR......... TOOK ECU OUT!!!! 1500.00BUCKS WHEN U PUT IN ECU.......... PUT IN PLASTIC BAG AND SEAL IT UP BY TOP PLUGS THAT WHERE IT SHORTS OUT .........THATS WHAT THE DEALER DID......... I KNOW I TOOK IT APART THERE SHOULD HAVE BEEN RECALL.....!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xtclink Posted February 12, 2014 Report Share Posted February 12, 2014 huh? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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