instrument cluster question!

[quickness]

I am needing to replace the plastic cover of my instrument cluster. i have a 99 2dr honda accord ex v6. ive called several dealerships and they all say their systems only show being able to buy the entire cluster ($300) but some other similar models (the 4 dr) has a replaceable plastic cover ($60). would this piece work in my car? i know the cluster look similar but if i were to purchase that 4dr piece, could i try and get them to install it in my 2dr? they have said that the part # for the clusters are different but maybe the lens is interchangable? also could someone explain what clusters will work with others (98-02 models). i did talk to one honda dealership tech and i gave him my specs and he said i could replace just the lens but i called back and talked to a different tech and he said he didn't know if that would work. i didn't get the name of the tech either but he could have misheard my car specs. any insight on this would be very helpful as my cluster cover has several cracks and scratches and would really like to replace it without spending a fortune. ive been scouring ebay looking for clusters but not sure which would fit my car. thanks.

[AccordCodger]

Quickness (!) that's hard to read. Try using the Shift key once in a while.

My guess is that the V6 is different from the 4cyls, but I really can't say for sure. Why not try a junkyard? You can probably get the whole cluster for a reasonable price.

[quickness]

my name is hard to read?

anyways, well i think some people have said that the 4 and 6 cyl clusters are different. something about the tach not working properly but im not even worried about replacing the entire cluster, i just need a new lens and want to make sure that the 4dr version i buy would fit on mine.

[quickness]

yeah i just called the dealership again and i think i understand how the parts are now. all the 4cyl clusters are the same and you can purchase the plastic lens separate on the 4cyl but NOT the 6cyl. i would have to buy a whole new cluster for the lens on the 6cyl. and the two lens are different. they are made by different people and are shaped different so it probably won't work. looks like im going to have to buy a used cluster off ebay or something and just take the lens off.

[AccordCodger]

my name is hard to read?

Not your name - your post!