Slight water problem....
Slight water problem....
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stackmonkey

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5,084 posts

279 months

Sunday 12th August 2007
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As in a certain amount sloshing around in the left rear light cluster.

Source is unknown, but I also need a good way of getting the stuff out without breaking seals / dismantling sections of my car.

Ideas, Please smile

bigdods

7,175 posts

257 months

Sunday 12th August 2007
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I'm sure someone will recommend drilling a hole in the outer perspex. Dont do it, you will still end up with condensation inside. The water inside means you have a seal thats broken, its easy to fix. The outer lens is realtively easy to remove. First unscrew and pull out the lamp assembly unit from inside. Then use a fine bladed craft knift to cut all around the seal on the outer perspex. Then from inside, push out the perspex. Clean it up. Put the lamp assembly back in, then use sikaflex (or black silicon sealant) all around to create a new seal. Leave overnight to harden. Then use the same black sealant to refit the outer cover. I had the same problem and took the opportunity to replace the lamp assemblies with some more modern round ones, £75 off ebay for the pair. Its a simple job, just takes time as you have to wait for the sealant to harden. I replaced both light assemblies and fitted a new outer perspex to replace one that had been drilled (grrr) in a weekend. Actual work is only 2 or 3 hours.


stackmonkey

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5,084 posts

279 months

Monday 13th August 2007
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Thanks smile