Lazy Headlight
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From: Alameda Ca
Lazy Headlight
I've got a lazy headlight on my 88 convertible. I'm not very well versed mechanically, but I was wondering if there's hydrolic fluids involved. There looks like there's some kind of container involved with the pop-up mechanism? I've already tried WD-40 on the moving parts :rolleyes:
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Re: Lazy Headlight (Jelly Roll)
I've got a lazy headlight on my 88 convertible. I'm not very well versed mechanically, but I was wondering if there's hydrolic fluids involved. There looks like there's some kind of container involved with the pop-up mechanism? I've already tried WD-40 on the moving parts :rolleyes:
Safety Car
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From: Houston Texas
Re: Lazy Headlight (fsr402)
Just need the bushing kit. Might as well order them for both. One starts going usually the other is not far behind. Cost less than 15 bucks for both and about an hour of your time to install them. Ecklers, Mid America and Corvette Central all carry them.
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From: Delray Beach FL
Re: Lazy Headlight (Jelly Roll)
You may want to look at the gear too. I replaced the driver side bushings and installed a bronze gear at the same time so I wouldn't have to worry about the plastic gear stripping. The bronze gears run $60 and include the bushings. Just another option. I don't want to rebuild them again. Still need to find the time to do the passenger side. It took me about 2 hours or so to do the driver side. Good luck! :smash:
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From: Everett WA
Re: Lazy Headlight (Whitvette)
You may want to look at the gear too. I replaced the driver side bushings and installed a bronze gear at the same time so I wouldn't have to worry about the plastic gear stripping.
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From: Newport MI
Re: Lazy Headlight (Jelly Roll)
Open the hood & watch the motors spin, if they spin after the light has moved you need the bushing kit.
Had the exact same symptoms, over time it will quit working, get the bushing kit. Wait for good weather & fix it.
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2 88-96 Headlight Motor Repair Kit 444359 4.95 Kit
88-96 factory headlight motors contain a drive gear that is gel packed, and it is this packing that fails and allows the motors to free wheel. The repair kit contains 3 Delrin bushings that replace the gel and allow the motors to operate properly. Easy installation - one kit needed per motor. Instructions included.
http://www.corvettecentral.com/
[Modified by Shark ssn591, 8:25 AM 12/10/2003]
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From: Sacramento CA
Re: Lazy Headlight (Whitvette)
You may want to look at the gear too. I replaced the driver side bushings and installed a bronze gear at the same time so I wouldn't have to worry about the plastic gear stripping. The bronze gears run $60 and include the bushings. Just another option. I don't want to rebuild them again. Still need to find the time to do the passenger side. It took me about 2 hours or so to do the driver side. Good luck! :smash:
