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328 Dash Vent Louver Retrieval

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  1. todd cloud

    todd cloud Formula 3

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    New owner of a black 1987 328 GTS.
    Can post pics later.
    I was messing with the dash vents and the louver on the center vent came off and dropped down the vent.
    Any ideas on how to retrieve?
     
  2. thorn

    thorn F1 Rookie Silver Subscribed

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    Go fish?
     
  3. Rosey

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    First rule in owning an older Ferrari... don't f#@k around with anything.
    Lesson learnt.
     
  4. todd cloud

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    Yes lessened learned
    I appreciate the light ribbing
    You guys would do well over at Rennlist if you ever decide to buy a Porsche
    That being said, I do need real advice in getting the louver out
     
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    thorn F1 Rookie Silver Subscribed

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    Actually, I was serious. You'll need to remove the entire vent, and go fishing for your missing piece.
     
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    What's a Porsche ??!!
     
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  7. todd cloud

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    from the top, I take it from your post, and not from the bottom

    the vent pops out from the dash easily?
     
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    From the top and then use the scope (borescope) that's used to inspect inside engines
     
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    Sigmacars Formula 3 Silver Subscribed

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    it happen to me i used a small vacum hose with a hand vac and got them out
     
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  10. todd cloud

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    Thank you. That trick worked. Well done. Brilliant.
     
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    Verell F1 Veteran Consultant Owner

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    Very clever! I'll have to remember that trick!
     
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    Chewing gum + wire also works well.
     
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