Date:         Tue, 24 Aug 2004 22:29:17 -0700
Reply-To:     Markus Mumper <mumper@USA.NET>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Markus Mumper <mumper@USA.NET>
Subject:      Re: replacing plastic
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GoWesty has them.........

Markus

Eric Zeno <vw4x4@FYI.NET> wrote:

> Joy,
>    I've done several headlight adjuster repairs in a simular fashion to

> JB weld, but I used body plastic, (AKA tiger hair).  The adjuster has
> to flex a very small amount.  I can't see JB weld doing this, but
> Tiger hair, if set to the proper location within 24 hours, will still
> be flexable.  I grease up the adjuster screw and plaster it in place with
> the TIger hair. After it starts to harden.  I aim the light I'm done.
> 

> 

> 

>             Eric                   86-VW4x4
>             vw4x4@fyi.net          86-SS Syncro
>             Pittsburgh, PA USA     1936-Chrysler
>                                    92-Jetta GWC
>             www.fyi.net/~vw4x4/vw4x4.htm
> 

> On Tue, 24 Aug 2004, Joy Hecht wrote:
> 

> > I see from Dave's email below that I could get new plastic "adjustors"
for
> > my headlights to screw into from the dealer.
> >
> > I also had a suggestion that I plug the holes with J-B Weld and then
drill
> > into it to screw the headlights back in.
> >
> > Any advice on whether doing it with J-B weld is likely to be
straightforward
> > and effective?  I've never used it before.  (surprised, aren't you?)
> >
> >
> > And in case anyone else needs license plate light bulbs, I got a pair

from
> > my FLAPS (Carquest), part number "1618" - no brand name written on them,
> > only that code.  $1.29 each (except they gave me one free) and they work
> > fine.  Tracking down original bulbs doesn't seem necessary.
> >
> >
> > Joy
> >
> > ****************************************************************
> > Joy Hecht
> > and Matilda, 1989 Burgundy Vanagon
> >
> > For musings about life and the vanadventures:
> > http://users.rcn.com/jhecht/gypsy
> >
> > ****************************************************************
> >
> > :::-----Original Message-----
> > :::From: MilosKitchen [mailto:sagmoore@zoominternet.net]
> > :::Sent: Tuesday, August 24, 2004 5:13 PM
> > :::To: Joy Hecht
> > :::Subject: RE: Thanks to all of you - and HEADLIGHT REPAIR!
> > :::
> > :::Joy,
> > :::The "adjusters" as they are called (the white nylon housings / screw)
are
> > :::still (and only, I think) available at the dealer. I had to buy two
for
> > :::my
> > :::Syncro, 'bout $8 a pop, two day wait. You do have to specify which

> > :::position
> > :::they are for, (LH, RH, upper, inner etc.). Hey, they get a little
crispy
> > :::after 17 years. If I were stuck to the front of a van for 17 years,
I'd
> > :::probably be cracked and crispy too.
> > :::Dave Milo
> > :::
> > :::-----Original Message-----
> > :::From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM]On Behalf
> > :::Of Joy Hecht
> > :::Sent: Tuesday, August 24, 2004 10:35 AM
> > :::To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> > :::Subject: Thanks to all of you - and HEADLIGHT REPAIR!
> > :::
> > :::
> > :::Thank you very much, everyone who replied to my emails of yesterday. 

I
> > :::really did want to hear lots of views on transportation modes, and I
> > :::appreciate all of your replies.
> > :::
> > :::This morning I took to the headlight with the Bentley and the
> > :::screwdriver,
> > :::removed the assembly, drained out the water, and I'm studying the
> > :::pinhole.
> > :::
> > :::I had a couple of suggestions on pinhole repair - clear silicone,
> > :::aquarium
> > :::sealant, and a windshield stone chip repair kit.  Are these actually
all
> > :::essentially the same?  Any advice on sealing the tiny hole before I
> > :::start?
> > :::Sealant outside the lens or inside?  Or some of each?
> > :::
> > :::I also had a couple of warnings not to break the plastic housing into
> > :::which
> > :::the headlight assembly screws.  Well, the PO already did that for me.
> > :::The
> > :::outer (low, rectangular) beams are attached with three screws, two on
the
> > :::inside (relative to the edge of the van) and one on the outside.  The
> > :::housing on the outside screws of both headlights is basically gone. 

In
> > :::fact, the headlights have wiggled in place for as long as I've had the
> > :::van -
> > :::I'm surprised the inspectors didn't get me on that.
> > :::
> > :::Can I replace the housing?  Or is there some other recommended fix for
> > :::that?
> > :::
> > :::And I'm going to be a little less of a goody-two-shoes, and take the
van
> > :::to
> > :::a different inspector, blow another $15, and hopefully she'll pass

> > :::inspection with my sealed headlight.
> > :::
> > :::Next, gotta figure out why my new license plate bulb is dimmer than
the
> > :::old
> > :::one.
> > :::
> > :::Maybe I'm even educable on the subject of really minor repairs?
> > :::
> > :::
> > :::
> > :::Joy
> > :::
> > :::p.s.  To the fulltimers list - my apologies for this mechanical post! 

:-
> > :::)
> > :::
> > :::
> > :::****************************************************************
> > :::Joy Hecht
> > :::and Matilda, 1989 Burgundy Vanagon
> > :::
> > :::For musings about life and the vanadventures:
> > :::http://users.rcn.com/jhecht/gypsy
> > :::
> > :::****************************************************************
> >
>