squeaking instrument panel

darren975 · Post by **darren975** » Tue May 04, 2004 11:59 pm

hi guys

am getting a really annoying squeaking noise from instrument panel. am assuming just need to check and tighten all the screws as when i apply pressure to the instrument panel/surround the noise stops.

1) what do you guys think? noise occurs when moving.
2) is there an idiots guide on how to remove instrument panel and surround?

darren

Baffler · Post by **Baffler** » Wed May 05, 2004 9:26 am

Checking and tightening all the screws could help but it could also make it worse! I believe it's the type of plastic used by the manufacturer.

(Allibert I think molded the plastic? And what a great job they did

)

On my previous 480, I dusted all of the car down with baby powder. I know, Ye probably think I'm mad but believe it or not - it stops the creaking of this plastic. This is a messy job so have your vacuum cleaner close by.

darren975 · Post by **darren975** » Wed May 05, 2004 6:04 pm

sounds obscure but will give it a try.

still wouldnt mind stripping the dash down and checking screws are all tight though - does anybody have pics of locations of the screws

MatBat · Post by **MatBat** » Wed May 05, 2004 6:14 pm

http://www.volvo-480-europe.org/cardata ... lights.php
gives instructions on dash removal

kingrichy · Post by **kingrichy** » Wed May 05, 2004 6:24 pm

It`s the item called: Replacing your instrument panel lightbulbs.

fargo · Post by **fargo** » Thu May 20, 2004 9:14 pm

There is a miracle cure for squeaking, called Gleitmo, which can be sprayed onto the adjoining surfaces. It forms a thin, invisible layer of molibden-something on the plastic, which prevents it from squeaking. Mostly. I got it from a friend, he said they were using it on airplanes when repairing/checking, to eliminate guess what, squeaking noises. Works for me

Hunting rattling and squeaking in a 480 is a life-time commitment. I will do that, I will have the very first Silent 480 in the universe. At the moment I just call it the Huge Box of Lego, but some day I will call it the Silent Wedge

darren975 · Post by **darren975** » Thu May 20, 2004 10:42 pm

any idea where you get gleitmo from fargo?

fargo · Post by **fargo** » Thu May 20, 2004 10:54 pm

Well, I got it from the above mentioned friend, I dunno where he got it from.

It is an orange spray can, with black and partly white text on it, saying:

GLEITMO 300
Clean Lubricating Film

Non-soiling, invisible, no oil, no grease
Excellent lubricating properties
Is extremely pressure-resistant
Is compatible with textiles, rubber and all plastics.

GleitmolibdÃ¤n Schmierstoffe GmbH, D-85386 Eching, MÃ¼nchen

* * * * *

Nothing else I could find out about it...

darren975 · Post by **darren975** » Thu May 20, 2004 11:02 pm

just done quick search and appears to be manufactured in the uk. your were right about packing its red/orange with black and white writing.

have sent an e-mail to them to see where you can buy it

fargo · Post by **fargo** » Thu May 20, 2004 11:08 pm

your were right about packing its red/orange with black and white writing.

Sure, it's here on my desk, right in front of me

darren975 · Post by **darren975** » Thu May 20, 2004 11:10 pm

doh. meant to say appears to be same product (i.e same colours)

fargo · Post by **fargo** » Thu May 20, 2004 11:18 pm

yep, most probably. I will snap a photo for you in a sec...

fargo · Post by **fargo** » Thu May 20, 2004 11:23 pm

here it is:

http://w3.netelek.hu/vtopic/fargo/gleitmo.jpg

MatBat · Post by **MatBat** » Fri May 21, 2004 7:18 am

It's simply exquisite. Such elegant lines and a certain chiaroscuro in the way the orange blends with the white

Baffler · Post by **Baffler** » Fri May 21, 2004 7:33 am

@ Fargo,

How do you find it? Any improvment with the squeeks?

So? Any idea where we can get some of this stuff?

darren975 · Post by **darren975** » Fri May 21, 2004 11:09 am

@baffler - have emailed the manufacturer in london and just waiting to hear back from them. will keep you posted

Joolz · Post by **Joolz** » Fri May 21, 2004 11:17 am

yes and are there any instructions as to how one gets the top off?

fargo · Post by **fargo** » Sat May 22, 2004 7:45 pm

I looked after Gleitmo here, I dunno where to get one from. Even if I knew it, that wouldn't help much -- I'm in Budapest, Hungary

Should you read back a bit, I put the manufacturer here, also someone had found a maker in the UK. Hopefully we will see some further info soon...

fargo · Post by **fargo** » Sat May 22, 2004 7:46 pm

Joolz wrote:yes and are there any instructions as to how one gets the top off?

I don't believe you can't figure it out.

Wrote "Genuine Volvo 480 part" on it -- it will fall apart in no time, lol

))

catgroom · Post by **catgroom** » Sat May 22, 2004 9:24 pm

Mine is doing just the same!Its prob the two screws that screw upwards at top of instrument surround!Mine now have no dash to screw to so glue and more plastic if worst comes to worst.Mind u,these other chaps seem to know their shit!U going Devizes then chappie?Steve Cat Groom!

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