Grinding noise when head lights close.
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Grinding noise when head lights close.
I have a 2000 FRC that does the grinding thing. I read where there is a difference between the fix for before 2000 and after 1999. I'm considering doing this myself. Sounds relatively simple. I have done alot of fixes myself on the FRC but have limitations. I have replaced shocks, exhaust, fuel filter myself. Is this any more difficult and how long would be likely to take? Thanks for any help!!!!!!
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Have you taken a look at the stick at the top of the page - here's a link to that...
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/showthread.php?t=984927
There's a section on the first page about headlight gears. If you are somewhat handy (and it sounds like you are) you should be able to do both headlights in a couple of hours. I've done it.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/showthread.php?t=984927
There's a section on the first page about headlight gears. If you are somewhat handy (and it sounds like you are) you should be able to do both headlights in a couple of hours. I've done it.
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Have you taken a look at the stick at the top of the page - here's a link to that...
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/showthread.php?t=984927
There's a section on the first page about headlight gears. If you are somewhat handy (and it sounds like you are) you should be able to do both headlights in a couple of hours. I've done it.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/showthread.php?t=984927
There's a section on the first page about headlight gears. If you are somewhat handy (and it sounds like you are) you should be able to do both headlights in a couple of hours. I've done it.
Here's another write up, on the subject, from a few months ago.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...ight=headlight
Burning Brakes
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From: Surprise Arizona
Get the Rodney Dickman kit. Great guy, great service. $85 will buy you the "kit" necessary to replace both gears. The kit includes the brass gears and everything you need to complete the job ie epoxy, lubricant, etc. It also includes metal braces, when installed, will keep the motor housing from separating at the seam once you have re-glued it. Did my 2002 and the headlights haven't given me trouble since. This DIY will save you about $1000 vs. having the dealer replace both motors. They won't just replace the gears. And the new motors come with...you guessed it...new "plastic" gears... Good luck 
