Headlight Does A Half-Flip....
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Heel & Toe
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From: Pinson Alabama
Headlight Does A Half-Flip....
On my '95, the right headlight only flips open half way. if I get out & attempt to force it open, it springs back when I let go of the unit !!
Any suggestions? It really doesn't seem to need a new motor or gears ?!?!
Any suggestions? It really doesn't seem to need a new motor or gears ?!?!
Le Mans Master
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Yeah mate the bushes in the main drive gear are rooted. Mine did that not long after i got my 94, i didnt bother replacing the bushings with the original type, i used steel shims. Never ever had another issue with them.
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Heel & Toe
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Thanks so much for the info, Kind Sir !!!
Le Mans Master
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No worries mate 
Unless youre in an area where you expect to see ice build up on your headlight assemblies, i dont see any good reason not to install something metal in place of the stock bushings.
Unless youre in an area where you expect to see ice build up on your headlight assemblies, i dont see any good reason not to install something metal in place of the stock bushings.
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Heel & Toe
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Le Mans Master
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Melting Slicks
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Before you proceed with gears, and bushings etc.
Turn on your headlites with the hood Open, and check if it still stops half way. I had this problem and it turned out to be a headlite bezel striking the coolant recovery tank aluminum pipe.
Turn on your headlites with the hood Open, and check if it still stops half way. I had this problem and it turned out to be a headlite bezel striking the coolant recovery tank aluminum pipe.
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Heel & Toe
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From: Pinson Alabama
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Heel & Toe
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AHA.... I'll go check this first !!! Ya know, it doesn't stick/hang all the time ?!?
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