I've spent the last fortnight sorting out the instrument panel and fuses etc. I suspect the "Main" relay (for the ignition-controlled circuits) and the flasher unit will be a real pain to change if they fail, but at least they are nice and secure where they are (hidden behind the black connector for the indicator switch).
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The steering wheel is off to make it easier to fit the instrument panel and will be refitted when I know the circuits all work as they should! I've fitted a new wiper switch since the photo was taken - only because the pin that holds the knob in place had rusted solid on the old one! I'm undecided about connecting the two sockets (lower LH side of instument panel) as there will be a cigar lighter fitted when the lower dash is done (the thick purple cable is for that). Also, the leads (Brown and Black hanging down in the pic) are well past their prime!
The new fuse boxes solved the space problem nicely, though the top ("Switched Circuits'") box is upside down (and the fuses are numbered). That was the only way I could get space to remove the covers - which will go on once the fuses have been fitted and testing done. I fear the wiring isn't as neat as the under-bonnet stuff!
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I hope to make a start on testing tomorrow, I've been sorting out some stone chips on the Golf for the last day or two, so things have been delayed slightly. At least the Golf has a 1.9 engine - no recall needed, even if it does lie about its fuel consumption!
The other important job is to get a wiring diagram sorted out from the scraps of paper that I have. Merging the Montego engine bits to the Land Rover bits and then my modifications is not something I really want to draw on the PC!
I hope the weather holds up long enough for me to get the mods done on the lower dash, but I doubt I'll get it ready for fitting before winter comes. That is probably a good thing as it will need to be trimmed before it is fitted and the "topless" Land Rover will be in the tractor shed over winter.