Corvette Headlight Problem
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Corvette Headlight Problem
Hi:
I'm new here and perhaps this question has already been asked before. I am having a headlight problem with my 1989 Corvette. The headlights rotate up an down with no problems. I had the bushings replaced a few years ago so I'm pretty sure they aren't an issue. However the right head wont "lock" in either the up or down position and it can easily be moved and I'm not sure exactly what is wrong. I'd appreciate any advice here.
Jim
I'm new here and perhaps this question has already been asked before. I am having a headlight problem with my 1989 Corvette. The headlights rotate up an down with no problems. I had the bushings replaced a few years ago so I'm pretty sure they aren't an issue. However the right head wont "lock" in either the up or down position and it can easily be moved and I'm not sure exactly what is wrong. I'd appreciate any advice here.
Jim
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I'd bet on the bushings, too, even though you did them a few years ago. It's not that tough to do it yourself! The bushings are available from all of the Corvette specialty shops, and there are on-line instructional videos.
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There is a part I believe called the pivot bolt that the headlight,well, pivots on and the crosspin thru this bolt had sheared off.
We called Chevrolet and were told this was a discontinued part. Upon close examination we determined that the crosspin was a press fit so it was removed.
A new cross pin was made from the shank of a suitable size drillbit and it works like a champ.
I can imagine what Chevrolet would have charged me for a replacement headlight assembly since they never fix anything.
Jim
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I just got back from getting my headlight repaired by someone recommended by a fellow forum member and I thought I'd update everyone on the actual problem. No it wasn't bushings or gears but another matter not apparent until teardown.
There is a part I believe called the pivot bolt that the headlight,well, pivots on and the crosspin thru this bolt had sheared off.
We called Chevrolet and were told this was a discontinued part. Upon close examination we determined that the crosspin was a press fit so it was removed.
A new cross pin was made from the shank of a suitable size drillbit and it works like a champ.
I can imagine what Chevrolet would have charged me for a replacement headlight assembly since they never fix anything.
Jim
There is a part I believe called the pivot bolt that the headlight,well, pivots on and the crosspin thru this bolt had sheared off.
We called Chevrolet and were told this was a discontinued part. Upon close examination we determined that the crosspin was a press fit so it was removed.
A new cross pin was made from the shank of a suitable size drillbit and it works like a champ.
I can imagine what Chevrolet would have charged me for a replacement headlight assembly since they never fix anything.
Jim
