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Old Apr 9, 2018 | 09:29 AM
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I recently ordered (corvette mods) a new passenger side headlight motor. After spending time taking the passenger side old one out I realized they sent me the drivers side. UGH. But my question is the old motor has 3 "pass thru body" mounting bolts and the new motor only has one and the other 2 bolt holes screwed directly in to the motor body. Mine is a 2002 but the description say 97-04 are all the same. Not sure what the difference is. Anyone else run into this issue? Thanks in advance.
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Old Apr 9, 2018 | 09:45 AM
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Corvette mods strikes again. That motor isn't right. Send it back look for one on amazon. I just bought 2 for $65 each off amazon. No issues and all lined up with a 3 year warranty.

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By your response I can tell this is not a first..lol Thanks for the reply and advice!
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Old Apr 9, 2018 | 10:13 AM
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Well crap. Don't I feel like a dumba@@. I think i will just eat that one and move on to avoid any more headaches. Thanks guys..
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I heard you can take out the inside and turn it 180 degrees
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Its that the shaft for the linkage is on the opposite side. Trust me I tried every way hoping I was the one that was wrong.
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Old Apr 9, 2018 | 06:04 PM
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Originally Posted by The Rabbi
I heard you can take out the inside and turn it 180 degrees
I think it's the plastic gear you're thinking of.
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