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| Author: | whizzbang [ Mon Dec 11, 2023 7:14 pm ] |
| Post subject: | tail lamps |
Has anybody managed to replace the nylon(?) inserts for the lens fixing screws in the round nose, 2 screw tail lamps. The ones on mine are mangled. |
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| Author: | Bill B [ Wed Dec 13, 2023 9:49 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: tail lamps |
No, I haven't needed to replace those. They look fairly straightforward, except for the angled shape of the grommet top. Most commonly available grommets seem to be flat-faced to fit flush on a body panel for headlights, trim etc. but I think you might still manage to make the bolts line up with the hole in a different grommet. Another option might be to leave the damaged original grommet in place and push one of those small grommets used on the boot badges GFK7514. |
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| Author: | winabbey [ Wed Dec 13, 2023 10:39 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: tail lamps |
The nylon inserts can get damaged when a LH base is used on the RH side, and vice versa. Instead of simply rotating the insert 180 degrees some people drill a new hole in it.. How many of yours are damaged? |
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| Author: | TDS76 [ Wed Dec 13, 2023 1:19 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: tail lamps |
Not sure if this would work on these, but i have used this method on other plastic nuts... Fill the holes in the nylon with hot glue, then while still hot insert the screw. When it's cooled down, unscrew and hey presto, a threaded plastic nut. Paul. |
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| Author: | winabbey [ Thu Dec 14, 2023 3:22 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: tail lamps |
whizzbang - how many of yours are damaged? |
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| Author: | whizzbang [ Thu Dec 14, 2023 4:29 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: tail lamps |
One on each lamp, winabbey. I like the hot glue idea from TDS76. |
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| Author: | winabbey [ Thu Dec 14, 2023 4:44 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: tail lamps |
whizzbang wrote: One on each lamp, winabbey. I like the hot glue idea from TDS76. If you message me a delivery name and address I can send you two. |
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| Author: | whizzbang [ Thu Dec 14, 2023 7:14 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: tail lamps |
Hi winabbey. That's a very noble gesture, but I live in Spain. If it's still at all viable I'd appreciate its greatly. |
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| Author: | winabbey [ Fri Dec 15, 2023 7:33 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: tail lamps |
whizzbang wrote: Hi winabbey. That's a very noble gesture, but I live in Spain. If it's still at all viable I'd appreciate its greatly. PM me your address. |
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| Author: | winabbey [ Thu Dec 21, 2023 2:32 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: tail lamps |
whizzbang - check your messages. |
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| Author: | simon k [ Sat Dec 23, 2023 9:21 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: tail lamps |
Fill it with JB Weld and drill? |
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| Author: | drmini in aust [ Sun Dec 24, 2023 7:05 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: tail lamps |
simon k wrote: Fill it with JB Weld and drill? I've done that with Araldite. |
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