headlight relay rebuild
Racer
Joined: Jan 2005
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From: Glenview IL
Originally Posted by gator79
I saw a FAQ on rebuilding the headlight relay and can't find it today, I read it last night from a previous post. help
http://www.corvettemagazine.com/2002...s/lights-1.asp
~Rich
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Safety Car
Joined: May 2005
Posts: 4,176
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From: Jennings LA
repair
actually I never found the one I was llooking for but found this
http://www.corvette-101.com/
I am soaking the rubber bushing in brake fluid (old trick of the trade) it makes the rubber softer. 4 or 5 ounces added to the engine oil of a tired old motor helps the seals and may stop them from leaking. the relay is really very simple, I took mine apart in less than 2 minutes.
I have a new one ordered so I have nothing to loose.
http://www.corvette-101.com/
I am soaking the rubber bushing in brake fluid (old trick of the trade) it makes the rubber softer. 4 or 5 ounces added to the engine oil of a tired old motor helps the seals and may stop them from leaking. the relay is really very simple, I took mine apart in less than 2 minutes.
I have a new one ordered so I have nothing to loose.
Race Director
Joined: Apr 1999
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From: CORVETTE 77 385 C.I. TEXAS
Under Technical http://iotech.no/corvette/index.htm
Good pics. Disassemble. Just adding some black RTV will make it seal instead.
Good pics. Disassemble. Just adding some black RTV will make it seal instead.
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Safety Car
Joined: May 2005
Posts: 4,176
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From: Jennings LA
it worked
I soaked the bushing in brake fluid overnight and now it seals perfect and works perfect. I did not even take the bushing off of the metal rod, I simply put it on top of a bottle of brake fluid with the bushing hanging down in the brake fluid. I really did not think it would work but it did. total cost $0.00 and about 15 minutes of time.
