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Old 12-30-2005, 01:27 AM
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i replaced lots and lots of them.

it used to be some kind of hard styrofoam but now it is modified with the same material but with more sealing properties on it.
 
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Old 01-03-2006, 08:22 PM
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well i had a buddy of mine call the dealer, he was told they dont sell
those seals separetly anymore.
i think i am gonna take the lenses out and maybe run
some silicone around it and put it back in.
what do you guys think?
 
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Old 01-03-2006, 09:59 PM
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yes. that's a very good way also and it always works.

if possible, put some light silicone also on the back cover. this will prevent humid from going in again.
 
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Old 01-04-2006, 08:28 PM
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thanks for the help,
i just discovered another problem. now i got a air leak noise
on top of the pass. side dashboard. S.O.B
i cant win. lol
 
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Old 01-04-2006, 10:39 PM
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vacuum leak?
 
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Old 01-04-2006, 11:11 PM
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yea it sounded like a vac. leak, but now
it stoped.
lets hope it stays that way.
thanks
 
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Old 01-07-2006, 08:21 PM
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got the headlights out today, it only took me 20 min.
i sealed the lense and the covers in the back. no way this thing is
ever gona leak again.lol
i am gona wait until tomorrow to put them back in, let the silicone dry first.
that gasket on the lense is not even rubber, its like foam crap that falling apart.
 
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Old 01-08-2006, 04:29 AM
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right. like foam.

and foam is not chemical resistant.
 
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