Headlight Adjuster Hole Plug
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Instructor
Joined: Dec 2007
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From: The Villages FL
Headlight Adjuster Hole Plug
Does anyone have a source for the round, black Headlight Adjuster Hole Plugs for a C5? I successfully installed a new gear kit from Rodney Dickman but apparently forgot to tighten the plug and it is gone.
Le Mans Master
Joined: Feb 2002
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From: Waldorf MD
You need to fill out your profile with the year car you own.
Early year C5's plugs are no longer available from the dealer. You have to change out the headlight surrounds and get new plugs. They are not expensive. You can buy the later year plugs from the dealer.
Try some used vendors if you absolutely need old plugs, and then use some silicone sealer on them.
Early year C5's plugs are no longer available from the dealer. You have to change out the headlight surrounds and get new plugs. They are not expensive. You can buy the later year plugs from the dealer.
Try some used vendors if you absolutely need old plugs, and then use some silicone sealer on them.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Jul 2006
Posts: 2,332
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From: Silver Spring MD
old plugs are Caplug 2 1/8" and they sand free samples
How I got a replacememt. Use some RTV on old or new style to keep them in. Take off the 3 screws when working on the headlight.
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BIGHANK
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From: Rochester MN
You need to fill out your profile with the year car you own.
Early year C5's plugs are no longer available from the dealer. You have to change out the headlight surrounds and get new plugs. They are not expensive. You can buy the later year plugs from the dealer.
Try some used vendors if you absolutely need old plugs, and then use some silicone sealer on them.
Early year C5's plugs are no longer available from the dealer. You have to change out the headlight surrounds and get new plugs. They are not expensive. You can buy the later year plugs from the dealer.
Try some used vendors if you absolutely need old plugs, and then use some silicone sealer on them.
I tried bubble gum and it did not hold up
Safety Car
Joined: Jul 2007
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From: Louisville Kentucky
I read a TSB on this very issue this morning. I also remember a thread where guys were replacing these plugs only to have them blow off in a week. This was with the 97-99 models I believe.
No me on the other hand could never figure out how to get mine off until just a few days ago.
No me on the other hand could never figure out how to get mine off until just a few days ago.
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From: Louisville Kentucky
Yea, they big time improved it. Like I said, I couldn't figure out how to get mine off and it has instructions right on the thing. They stay on real good now.
