New Holland TC35DA instrument panel (cowling) shaking

[frdtrukman]

Hey All,

I have a NH TC35DA and the plastic cowling where the instrument panel is located has started shaking quite a bit lately. I have it at a dealer at the moment and they told me it was broke and it would cost almost $600 for a new one. How or what could be broke? This tractor is very well taken care of and only has 300 hours on it. I told them I could live with the shaking for that price. Has anyone else had this happen to their NH? When I pick it up on Saturday, I'm going to have them show me where the problem is. I'm thinking I might be able to either weld the plastic back together (yes, weld plastic. I have a plastic welder and it works) or possibly rivet it between two metal plates. All suggestions are welcome. Thanks!!!

[pedalstomper78]

On some of the tractors, there are bolts that come up from the bottom of that panel and fasten it to brackets by the steering colum. I would look to make sure that those bolts are there and that the bracket isn't broken.