Headlight problem with '89
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Headlight problem with '89
The headlights on the car seem to be having a hard time raising up. You can help them a long by lifting them up and they will work, but sometimes will fall back down. I heard that there are some bushings that can be replaced to fix the problem. Is this correct? Has anyone attempted this fix? Any tips?
Christ
Christ
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Re: Headlight problem with '89 (Black'69)
It sounds like the three Durelin bushings in the motor case are powder.
You can order them from MAD for a few $$.
Remove the motor & headlight assembly from the car and take the motor & gear case off the headlight frame. I needed a ball driver to remove several Torx bolts.
You may need to work a little to get the main gear off the worm gear as there is a ridge on the main gear but it will come.
You can order them from MAD for a few $$.
Remove the motor & headlight assembly from the car and take the motor & gear case off the headlight frame. I needed a ball driver to remove several Torx bolts.
You may need to work a little to get the main gear off the worm gear as there is a ridge on the main gear but it will come.
Burning Brakes
Joined: Oct 2002
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From: Meadville PA
Re: Headlight problem with '89 (Black'69)
mine did exactly the same as yours when i bought it ..... i bought mine through ecklers they are three little nylon bushings that replace the jelly that is in there... i follwed the instructions and i think it took about an hour a piece to do the mod... :D big big difference and still working great after 3 years :cheers:
