Headlamp Shroud Access Caps
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Headlamp Shroud Access Caps
Does anyone have a simple fix-aside from glue-to keep the access caps from blowing off on the pop-up headlamp shrouds? I had to replace the entire shroud and cap on the left and now the right is missing. If anyone has a spare cap send me a email on cost.
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I'm not sure what the OD is on the oem headlight plugs, but any ACE or TRUE VALUE hardware stores have a good selection of "hole plugs" in hard plastic, vinyl or metal with tangs...might be an option. You can find them in the same area as the regular fasteners (bolts/nut/screws etc).
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I'm not sure what the OD is on the oem headlight plugs, but any ACE or TRUE VALUE hardware stores have a good selection of "hole plugs" in hard plastic, vinyl or metal with tangs...might be an option. You can find them in the same area as the regular fasteners (bolts/nut/screws etc).
Thanks again
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Here's the best solution: Pick up a new pair of the "later model headlight bezels" with the locking plugs from Fred Beans Chevrolet (supporting vendor - ask for Dave). Less than $30 shipped - problem solved. The original plugs were made too small for the openings on the older bezels, thus the popping out problem. GM finally realized there was a problem and corrected it with the "locking plugs." SNAFU. 
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Go to CAPLUGS in upstate NY on the Internet. They will send u a FREE SAMPLE of the plug you need if you have the OLD STYLE plug, just a round CAPLUG without the locking tab. Can't remember the size but I think its 2 1/4" but CHECK IT OUT before ordering a sample. Then USE SOME BLACK RTV to KEEP IT IN THERE. When adjusting the headlights take out the 3 screws and remove the whole plastic shroud capplug and all. I have ONE old style and one NEW style and they both have the "removable" PLUG RTVed in place.
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Here's the best solution: Pick up a new pair of the "later model headlight bezels" with the locking plugs from Fred Beans Chevrolet (supporting vendor - ask for Dave). Less than $30 shipped - problem solved. The original plugs were made too small for the openings on the older bezels, thus the popping out problem. GM finally realized there was a problem and corrected it with the "locking plugs." SNAFU.
Had that problem on my '99- dealer ended up getting the revised bezel and plug that locks in place and never had another one blow off.
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I'm not sure what the OD is on the oem headlight plugs, but any ACE or TRUE VALUE hardware stores have a good selection of "hole plugs" in hard plastic, vinyl or metal with tangs...might be an option. You can find them in the same area as the regular fasteners (bolts/nut/screws etc).
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I think you meant 2 & 1/8", right? Did you ever get a plug? email me your mailing address if not and I will send you one
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...and when the light is up and on ...from the side it looks like a spotlight
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I think you meant 2 & 1/8", right? Did you ever get a plug? email me your mailing address if not and I will send you one
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I sent Burgie one last week, he received it over the weekend. Silicone, silicone those things and they won't go away.
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