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Old Jan 15, 2013 | 07:37 PM
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Ok I need some advice. I have a C5 2002 corvette that I am having to
replace the headlight motor on the passenger side again for the 2nd time in 6 months. Any advice on what is best or can be done so that I am not constantly replacing this motor. Or who is best to order this part from that will hopefully last longer than 6 months.

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Old Jan 15, 2013 | 08:15 PM
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I bought a OEM new headlight motor off ebay for about $160, because I don't have the facilities to rebuild with a brass gearwheel. Easy to fit, and I also lubricated the linkages on which the headlights pivot/rotate - they are easily seen with the shroud removed.
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Old Jan 15, 2013 | 08:19 PM
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If you can change the motor you can pop open the case and change the gear, if it is the gear giving you trouble. Then you would be done with it for around 40 bucks.
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Old Jan 16, 2013 | 03:01 AM
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What made it fail? Do you have the brass gear in now? Did the cover pop out again or glue come off. Do you have the brace on it?
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Old Jan 16, 2013 | 10:20 AM
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Originally Posted by crazyelvismel
Ok I need some advice. I have a C5 2002 corvette that I am having to
replace the headlight motor on the passenger side again for the 2nd time in 6 months. Any advice on what is best or can be done so that I am not constantly replacing this motor. Or who is best to order this part from that will hopefully last longer than 6 months.

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Try this. I've used his parts for both motors. Good quality parts and easy to follow instructions.
http://rodneydickman.com/catalog/pro...products_id=92
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Old Jan 16, 2013 | 10:56 AM
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I fixed mine with the brass gear and it works great ! Entire job took about 45 minutes with no special tools.
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