Tail light lens seal, where does it go? |
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Tail light lens seal, where does it go? |
vitamin914 |
Apr 22 2022, 08:41 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 202 Joined: 8-September 21 From: Toronto Canada Member No.: 25,893 Region Association: Canada |
I need some guidance with installing the rubber cord seal from 914Rubber on the tail lights.
The lenses and reflector housings are replacements from AA. The OEMs are too far gone with no reflector chrome and corrosion in the sockets. It seems the contour of the lens isn't a perfect match to reflector housing (even on the old OEM housing). There is a gap mid way at the top (see first photo). The gap sort of disappears if there is no rubber cord when the lens and housing nest together. Adding the rubber cord makes it worse as the lens does not seat as deeply. This also raises the question... Where does the rubber cord go? Does it go in the housing or does it go in the lens? (last two photos) I really want to stay away from using RTV silicone if I ever need to change a bulb. |
raynekat |
Apr 22 2022, 11:22 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,159 Joined: 30-December 14 From: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Member No.: 18,263 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
Doesn't look like the lens has the correct curvature.
Aftermarket? |
vitamin914 |
Apr 23 2022, 05:38 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 202 Joined: 8-September 21 From: Toronto Canada Member No.: 25,893 Region Association: Canada |
Doesn't look like the lens has the correct curvature. Aftermarket? Yes aftermarket. The problem with the curvature mismatch is that it the gap is at the farthest point away from the three screws holding down the lens. Very little force pulling them in at that location. I almost want to put the lens in the oven to warm up the plastic to see if that helps but that could be risky. I don't want to screw it up and need to buy another. |
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