headlight motors
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From: elmira ontario
headlight motors
does anyone know how much GM in the US charges
for headlight motors? i will be in FLORIDA in feb. and will pick one up if its worthwhile. the vette will be put away for the winter shortly anyway.
for headlight motors? i will be in FLORIDA in feb. and will pick one up if its worthwhile. the vette will be put away for the winter shortly anyway.
Burning Brakes
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From: Surprise Arizona
I believe a GM parts house will charge you about $250 per side (for parts only). As another poster said, the problem you are most likely to encounter is with the plastic (nylon) gear inside. It first starts making an awful grinding noise, then eventually the lights won't pop up or go down.
I don't believe GM sells the gears, they will want to sell you a motor. But there are some excellent aftermarket "brass" gears available that offer a "permanant" solution to your gear problems.
I recommend the Rodney Dickman gears. They come in a nifty little kit that includes everything but basic tools to complete the job.
With the older C5's, the motor housing can be split by removing some screws. In later years, you have to crack open the housing along a glued seam then re-epoxy it upon replacing the gear. Rodney's kit includes the epoxy as well as a "T-brace" that is easy to install and helps ensure that your glue job holds once re-installed.
Good luck.
I don't believe GM sells the gears, they will want to sell you a motor. But there are some excellent aftermarket "brass" gears available that offer a "permanant" solution to your gear problems.
I recommend the Rodney Dickman gears. They come in a nifty little kit that includes everything but basic tools to complete the job.
With the older C5's, the motor housing can be split by removing some screws. In later years, you have to crack open the housing along a glued seam then re-epoxy it upon replacing the gear. Rodney's kit includes the epoxy as well as a "T-brace" that is easy to install and helps ensure that your glue job holds once re-installed.
Good luck.
Burning Brakes
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From: EXTON PA
Motors...headlights
Drifting
Joined: Sep 2003
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From: Conroe Texas
I bought mine new from GMPartsDirect.com. Second Vendor on the left under Parts. 
http://www.gmpartsdirect.com/catalog/frameset.cfm
Actuator Right 00-04 $163.88
Actuator Left 00-04 $154.08
http://www.gmpartsdirect.com/catalog/frameset.cfm
Actuator Right 00-04 $163.88
Actuator Left 00-04 $154.08
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