Fresh Air Vent

for some reason my 90 drivers sides fresh air vent is covered by a panel of metal and the passenger side doesn't have the normal is it possible to replace this with the normal trim and where can i get it from

Leonv said:

for some reason my 90 drivers sides fresh air vent is covered by a panel of metal and the passenger side doesn't have the normal is it possible to replace this with the normal trim and where can i get it from

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I think you might need to word that a bit more carefully if you want people to be able to help you.

As it sounds like a non-standard issue, pics might be helpful too.

It's ex mod here's a picture of drivers and passenger side

Mesh looks pretty torn up on the passenger side, is there a metal flap on the outside?

Drivers side they seem to have put a plate on the inside, on the dash. Looks like you still have the standard holes. If you want, I should think you can get all the standard flaps and mesh.
Try the usual suspects first, Paddock, Craddock, etc. If you want secondhand, breakers or places like Dingocroft might be able to help.

It's the metal panel I'm talking about isn't there usually a plastic panel with slits in to allow the air through

Leonv said:

It's the metal panel I'm talking about isn't there usually a plastic panel with slits in to allow the air through

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Its about 25 years since I had a series3, but on my 90, you can see the mesh at the back of the dash just like in your passenger side pic.

Ignore the arrows but isn't this how it should look rather than a cut out
https://www.google.co.uk/search?q=d...AUICCgB&biw=320&bih=460#imgrc=WY5ZxYQ2ASyEUM:

Leonv said:

Ignore the arrows but isn't this how it should look rather than a cut out
https://www.google.co.uk/search?q=defender+dash&client=safari&hl=en-gb&prmd=isvn&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwjZ2siXo_jMAhWGLsAKHbIUBZIQ_AUICCgB&biw=320&bih=460#imgrc=WY5ZxYQ2ASyEUM:

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Apologies, you are quite right. Just been outside and had a look. There is a plastic grille in front of the vents. I shouldnt think it is vitally important, though, unless you are very keem to get it perfect.

Well the drivers side is just blanked off so it goes straight across to the passenger side and I think it looks better with the plastic vent. Where can I get the normal one from?

Leonv said:

Well the drivers side is just blanked off so it goes straight across to the passenger side and I think it looks better with the plastic vent. Where can I get the normal one from?

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Check if they are still made, they may fit vehicles up to quite recently. Indy parts people are sometimes cheaper than dealer for genuine parts. Like I said ring round Paddock, etc. Google search, ebay etc. Failing any of that, look for second hand.

you need mtc4618 plus a couple of other bits quite likely