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I'm sure this has been covered before but couldn't find any threads via search; sorry.
When installing a replacement (right) rear tail light, I went ahead and put new bulbs in both lights. Figured what the heck.
Problem is, on the left, rear tail light, the 'outer' cover has separated from the main housing, which is still firmly installed inside the trunk. This gave me great access to change the bulbs but it is not obvious what anchors it to the inside housing. I don't want to head down the road and have the outer housing fall off!
Anybody know what is supposed to be anchoring the outer shell of the tail light to the inner housing?
thanks,
rocky
1988 Black on sand 5-speed, project
DD:2014 VW Passat Wolfsburg
'The older I get, the better I was!' - unknown
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turbospoolin23
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Canada,AB
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Years ago I had some condensation in one of mine so I took them apart to clean and reseal. I think I just used clear rtv.
87 TC 5 spd... 17X9 Cobra R's, .60/.63 SVO T3 Turbo, Large NPR, Manual Boost Controller, AEM Wideband, BPV, K&N Cone, Walbro 255, Kirban AFPR, 3G Alternator Conversion, Short Throw Shifter, Stinger 3" Exhaust, Magnaflow Catalytic Converter & Muffler.
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Thanks, that confirms what I was thinking. I went ahead and put a bead of rtv on it a couple hours ago and will check it in the morning. But thanks!
1988 Black on sand 5-speed, project
DD:2014 VW Passat Wolfsburg
'The older I get, the better I was!' - unknown
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Jeff K
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Apr 2001
Milwaukee, WI
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There are supposed to be a couple metal spring clips that hold the inner and outer parts together. They are sealed with together with what I think is butyl rubber (gooey black stuff). RTV should do a good job holding them together.
Jeff Korn
88 Turbo Coupe: Intake and exhaust mods, T3 turbo at 24 psi, forced air IC, water injection, BPV, Ranger cam, subframes, etc., etc.
86 Tbird 5.0 (original owner): intake, exhaust, valvetrain mods, 100 HP N2O, ignition, gears, suspension, etc., etc.
11 Crown Vic Interceptor
14 Toyota Camry (wifes car)
95 Taurus GL Vulcan winter beater
67 Honda 450 Super Sport - completely customized
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Pete D
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Apr 2001
Northern OH
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I've used the gooey black stuff that comes in long rolls. I cheated and used small amounts of superglue in 2-3 points for added security
Pete Dunham
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There are (I think) 3 of those spring clips along the top edge where the outer and inner enclosures meet. But on my lights the plastic has warped just enough that they do not really grab securely anymore.
I tried applying silicone adhesive yesterday and letting it set up overnight but was disappointed at how easily I broke the bond today. So I ended up pulling both outer enclosures off and giving them both a thorough cleaning on the mating edge, including gobs of the soft gooey stuff that came from the factory. It is mostly pushed out of the way now and not doing any good there.
If I had bothered to clean yesterday, I would probably be done already. But after cleaning everything off today I reapplied an adhesive that should hold and seal the two enclosures together.
Tomorrow will tell!
Thanks guys.
1988 Black on sand 5-speed, project
DD:2014 VW Passat Wolfsburg
'The older I get, the better I was!' - unknown
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Yep, that did it. Once I had the bonding surfaces clean and free of goop and debris the adhesive got a good grip and is on strong. Thanks for the help!
1988 Black on sand 5-speed, project
DD:2014 VW Passat Wolfsburg
'The older I get, the better I was!' - unknown
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