Dropped a knife in the dash

[ThomasHJ]

Well, my wife did, but I'm the one who wants to fix it. Placed it on teh dash and it roled in. Is there any way to open up the upper part of the dash to get to the area below? I can't seem to see the knife btw.

 

[Corradobrit]

Drop a magnet down the channel. Its doesn't extend very far

 

[nigpdreadingfc]

Well, my wife did, but I'm the one who wants to fix it. Placed it on teh dash and it roled in. Is there any way to open up the upper part of the dash to get to the area below? I can't seem to see the knife btw.

Buy this for when you've fished out the knife

VW Transporter T5/T6 - Dash Trim

Having some VW dash trim will keep your dashboard sealed and prevent any loose items from getting wedged in the awkward between the dash and the screen.

transporterhq.co.uk

 

[willwander]

Argh annoying ha. If it doesn’t rattle I’d just leave it. Recently had the windscreen replaced on my vw golf, couldn’t believe all the junk that had fallen down the gap over the years.

 

[chockswahay]

Drop a magnet down the channel. Its doesn't extend very far

but if its plastic or stainless??

 

[Corradobrit]

but if its plastic or stainless??

I guess thats always a risk. Plan B ...

Greifer | Greifer / Heber / Pinzetten | Dictum

Greifer | Greifer / Heber / Pinzetten | Dictum

www.dictum.com

 

[ThomasHJ]

Been waiting for an excuse to get one of those endoscopic camera's.

 

[Corradobrit]

Been waiting for an excuse to get one of those endoscopic camera's.

Its not a camera, but a grabber arm

 

[secret lemonade drinker]

Why noy go "all in"

A pickup tool with a built-in inspection camera. Grabber borescope, Videoscope with extended 4-claw retrieving pickup tool

A perfect tool for both the DIY people, mechanics, engineers, and technician. The Grabber has a probe with diameter of 18.5mm (0.73") and length of 94cm (37"). The probe front end has a small video camera, two LED lights and one extendable 4-claw hand.

www.oasisscientific.com

 

[ThomasHJ]

Its not a camera, but a grabber arm

I know. Just thought a camera would be usefull to locate it and useful with other things in and around the house.

 

[Corradobrit]

I know. Just thought a camera would be usefull to locate it and useful with other things in and around the house.

Maybe a big lump of sticky blu tack at the end of a flexy arm might assist with the extraction.

 

[Kimbo]

What you need is a hack saw blade , slip it down into the gap at the back of the dash under the knife and "oh b#gger"

 

[Lee.Van.Cleef]

Easily done. Checked onto a campsite last week. Put the bundle of tickets (Inc swimming pool wristband bands) on the dash 'while I parked up'. Guess were the pool access wristband went...?
Luckily saved by the press-stud, but lesson learned. Needed gaffer tape on a thin ruler to rescue it. I'll be sending off for a blocker thing.

 

[Flower Power]

Does this gap serving any purpose? Ventilation outlet? Probably not but would closing it with a solid rubber create some issues? I am thinking using a mesh strip which will prevent things to drop down but also allow for air circulation if it is needed. Fabricated one already.

 

[Corradobrit]

Does this gap serving any purpose? Ventilation outlet? Probably not but would closing it with a solid rubber create some issues? I am thinking using a mesh strip which will prevent things to drop down but also allow for air circulation if it is needed. Fabricated one already.

I would expect the demisting air flow to emenate from that area. The gap is essential if the Project Camper windscreen cover is to be installed. Just remember not to sit anything on the dash that might be small enough to fall down the gap, especially that tuna sarney.

 

[WelshGas]

Does this gap serving any purpose? Ventilation outlet? Probably not but would closing it with a solid rubber create some issues? I am thinking using a mesh strip which will prevent things to drop down but also allow for air circulation if it is needed. Fabricated one already.

No. It is not part of the Heating Ventilation system. All Transporter based vehicles have it.
Used in the California T5/5.1/ ?6 to secure the supplied windscreen blind.

 

[secret lemonade drinker]

Van style sell this:

Rubber Dash Gap Windscreen Trim Seal - VW T5 T6 - Vanstyle

www.vanstyle.co.uk

 

[nigpdreadingfc]

Van style sell this:

Rubber Dash Gap Windscreen Trim Seal - VW T5 T6 - Vanstyle

www.vanstyle.co.uk

Cheaper at Transporter HQ, as in my #3 post above. Vanstyle delivery cost looks a bit of a rip off to me

 

[secret lemonade drinker]

Cheaper at Transporter HQ, as in my #3 post above. Vanstyle delivery cost looks a bit of a rip off to me

Not if you collect on way somewhere

 

[nigpdreadingfc]

Not if you collect on way somewhere

Nope, still 22p cheaper at Transporter HQ. I rest my case, m'lud

 

[secret lemonade drinker]

Nope, still 22p cheaper at Transporter HQ. I rest my case, m'lud

Well.....an Ocean owner quibbling over 22pence!

 

[nigpdreadingfc]

Well.....an Ocean owner quibbling over 22pence!

It isn't about the 22p, it is about you being factually incorrect

 

[Corradobrit]

Objection m'lud

 

[Corradobrit]

Argumentative