Problem Fixing Headlight Gear
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Problem Fixing Headlight Gear
GOT THE MOTOR-GEAR UNIT OFF THAT LIFTS AND LOWERS THE HEADLIGHT JUST LIKE THE THREADS SHOW, BUT THE METAL PART THAT FITS IN THE GEAR IS ALL RUSTED AND COVERED WITH CRUD. I NOTICE THE GEAR HOUSING HAS WHAT APPEARS TO BE A VENT HOLE IN IT (A CLEAN SQUARE HOLE). HAS ANYONE FIXING THE HEADLIGHT GEAR HAD THIS EXPERIENCE. IT MAKES ME WONDER ABOUT THE CAR. APPRECIATE ANY RESPONSES.
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pics??
are you referring to the worm gear??
I hope these work..all pics on photobucket and I cant view at work
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...=headlight+DIY
are you referring to the worm gear??
I hope these work..all pics on photobucket and I cant view at work
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...=headlight+DIY
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i just tried (unsuccessfully) to fix my headlight motor, and the worm gear (looks like a screw with larger threads) had lots of amber-colored jelly on it, which I suspect is for corrosion-prevention. My install instructions said to spray the new gear with white lithium grease. I would suggest cleaning the worm gear with wd-40 and a toothbrush, and then coating everything with white lithium greast.
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I just got done doing mine the rust colr jell is the type of lubricant they were useing just make sure you clean it all out and install new gear with new lube open your headlights by hand useing the **** at the top of the motor and after your done insalling the headlight assemblys close them and try your headlight switch they should open smoothly
