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Date:         Fri, 19 Sep 2003 19:26:25 -0700
Reply-To:     mark drillock <drillock@EARTHLINK.NET>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         mark drillock <drillock@EARTHLINK.NET>
Subject:      Re: leaky turn signal lense
Comments: To: Jeff Palmer <icecoldvw@HOTMAIL.COM>
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No gasket, just a poor design. This problem is very common. The result
is corroded bulb sockets and wiring in that area. At least they could
have put a small drain hole in the bottom so the lens would not fill up
completely. The rubber boot over the back works very well but only as a
way to keep water in, not out.


Mark


Jeff Palmer wrote:
>
> Hey team,
>
> Noticed the other day that my right front turn signal lense was half full of
> water.  Lo and behold the bulb shorted out.  Is there supposed to be a
> gasket between the lense and the body?  Mine has nothing (on either lense).
> If not any suggestions on keeping water out?  The lense is in good shape.
>
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