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Nov 29, 2010 | 10:26 AM

larry.avery

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headlight trouble

In order to open the R. headlight on my 1998 vette I have to open the hood and turn the **** only slightly and then use the switch to open it. In the past I had to replace the gears but this is something else.Can some help me, it's only on one side, the other side works fine.

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Nov 29, 2010 | 10:44 AM

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Did you replace the stock gear with a brass one? Have you opened the motor to see what the gear looks like?

Nov 29, 2010 | 10:46 AM

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Yes, it was replaced with a brass gear and it was over a year ago.

Nov 29, 2010 | 10:57 AM

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Yes, it was replaced with a brass gear and it was over a year ago.

Hey Larry, Did you install the T brace with the brass gear. If not, the gear could be off just a bit. The T brace kit sells for $7.00 and keeps the brass gear in a perfect place. Without it, the gear tends to float.

Nov 29, 2010 | 11:01 AM

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I don't know what the T brace is. Can you tell me what it does?

Nov 29, 2010 | 11:10 AM

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I don't know what the T brace is. Can you tell me what it does?

The T brace keeps the brass gear centered and stationary and not floating. After you pull the headlight assembly, its a 10 minute job to install. If you need a web site, let me know.

Nov 29, 2010 | 11:13 AM

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Yes, please give me the site. Do you think that's what my problem is, did you put one on your car? It's such a hassle to get out and open the hood everytime you want the headlight to open.

Nov 29, 2010 | 11:20 AM

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Yes, please give me the site. Do you think that's what my problem is, did you put one on your car? It's such a hassle to get out and open the hood everytime you want the headlight to open.

I put in the brass gear AND the T brace on both headlights. They work the way they did when new. Go to www.rodneydickman.com then click on the left "corvette headlight gear",....you will see the T brace kit for $7.00. You will also get the idea of how it holds the shaft/gear in the correct position and not float.

I do think that is your problem.....as it was mine.