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Old Aug 8, 2012 | 10:37 AM
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I have had my 78 for several months and just now started to work on it. I got it running and so far no engine problems or questions.

I am going through the vac-lines and trying to see if there are any problems. I will be replacing all lines since the car sat for over 10 years.

My present situation is this: The headlights go up evenly and with no issues. However, one headlingt retracks or comes back down slower than the other.

What is your diagnosis of the problem?
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Old Aug 8, 2012 | 10:42 AM
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Others will give you an answer you may prefer but personally as long as they work, it's not worth pursuing.
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Old Aug 8, 2012 | 10:53 AM
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Originally Posted by GOLF72
...What is your diagnosis of the problem?...
Nothing much. C3 headlight doors are supposed to go up and down together as a pair but often one lags behind the other.

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Thanks for the quick replies. I totally agree that since they work, all is good.

My main concern was a weak assembly unit or vac leak, etc. I didnt think it was a vac leak since they went up evenly.
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Old Aug 8, 2012 | 09:35 PM
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In similar threads the response was this may be normal for many members cars. Sometimes the lights do not go up at the same time also. One may lag behind the other.

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