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Old Jan 15, 2014 | 05:43 PM
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Has anyone used the correct black headlight adjusters and had them crack on you while screwing in the screw? Well I bought 8 of them and 6 cracked on me. Contacted the vendor and were great about getting new ones to me but don't want them to crack either. So what's the trick? I was using the yellowish nylon ones and seem a little thicker where the screw goes but would rather have the originals.
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Old Jan 15, 2014 | 05:48 PM
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Hi a,
Are you certain the screws you're using are sized properly for the adjusters you're using?
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Old Jan 15, 2014 | 06:08 PM
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Well they came from the same vendor and look just like yours. Beautiful car by the way.
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Hi a,
O.K. then.
Is the headlight 'cup' free to move? If it isn't, the screw may be putting too much pressure on the adjuster and breaking it.... maybe?
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I guess it's always possible that the material the adjuster is made from is not of good quality.... wouldn't THAT be a surprise!
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Old Jan 15, 2014 | 08:12 PM
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Well after I broke the first two I decided to run the screws in while holding the adjuster in my hand and they still broke so I'm not sure.
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Al..

I don't know if you got them from me or someone else.. but tomorrow, I'll pull a set out of stock and run the screws in and out and see if I have the same issue...

Send me an email to Support@Willcoxcorvette.com.. I'll let you know what I find out.

If there is an issue, I'd surely like to know about it. I don't want us selling stuff that won't work.

Willcox
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Coincidence. Im getting ready to place an order for headlight bushings, bearings and adjusters. I modded the headlights to electric and tore down the HL's today. Don't need the screws for the adjusters so I was going to buy just the black ones.
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