Problems With Headlight Motor Gear Replacement
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Problems With Headlight Motor Gear Replacement
My 2002 C5 right headlight gear recently took a dump. After removing it and locating 3 nylon teeth in the gear box I ordered a brass/bronze gear assembly from a major Corvette aftermarket supplier. Upon receipt and trying to insert the shaft in the new gear, I noticed the inside diameter for the shaft was smaller than the one in my old gear. In looking at various websites I find that 2 motors were used on the C5's but nothing on the shaft sizes. One supplier sells the gear for the 97-99/00 and 00-04 while another sells the gear for 97-04. Which is correct?
One supplier tells me one thing and the other wont accept a return.
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As far as I know the only difference between the 97 to early 2000 motors and the late 2000 to 2004 motors is the housing.
Is your motor OEM? The only other possibility that comes to my mind is a bad headlight gear kit.
Rodney Dickman's kits are probably the best and more complete out there, and he sells both kits. Take a look for yourself and compare to each other the 2 kind of available kits.
Is your motor OEM? The only other possibility that comes to my mind is a bad headlight gear kit.
Rodney Dickman's kits are probably the best and more complete out there, and he sells both kits. Take a look for yourself and compare to each other the 2 kind of available kits.
Last edited by GCG; Jul 29, 2016 at 12:21 AM.
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Issue solved
I talked with Rodney this AM and he said to file the original shaft with a fine file as he has has similar problems in the past After doing this several times it finally fit and is now back on the car
Thank you very much for your recommendation on who to talk with as it worked out well
Thanks to Rodney also A very kind and knowledgable fellow who willingly shares his intelligence with others
Thanks Again to all
Thank you very much for your recommendation on who to talk with as it worked out well
Thanks to Rodney also A very kind and knowledgable fellow who willingly shares his intelligence with others
Thanks Again to all
