speedometer bulb and a further 3 minutes to change the oil pressure/temperature
gauge bulb. He used LED bulbs and the result is a considerable
improvement in the illumination of the dashboard dials.
The pliers Tony used were the "11 inch Extra Long Nose
Pliers Straight 25 & 45 Degrees Bent Tip Hand Tool Set"
he obtained from a trader advertising on eBay for the princely
sum of £13 including postage. See the link below,
although offers like this are likely to be often removed or
replaced, but a key word search on the internet will find current
offers. Link
Tony Head also added that "disconnecting or isolating
the batteries is advisable of course when doing the job as
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there
is risk of the pliers shorting out various connections in the
vicinity behind the dashboard. Also it is important to grip
the metal bulb holder (by the rim) when pulling out the bulb;
attempting to pull on the connecting wire risks the electrical
connection inside the bulb holder being broken". Wearing
a pair of protective goggles is also wise in case any material
is dislodged and falls onto your face when you are in an upended
position in the leg well!
Good to see a clear and practical way of dealing with a task
many MGV8 enthusiasts may want to do if a bulb fails or as a
worthwhile LED replacement as an upgrade.
See
the full article
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