Theodore Posted May 29, 2004 Share Posted May 29, 2004 I just got new headlights with no water damage. i was wondering if i should silicone them so they dont get any damage in the future. and if so what exactly do i silicone? all the holes? arent there supposed to be afew holes there so the light can breathe? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bubbles Posted May 30, 2004 Share Posted May 30, 2004 I believe I sealed the outer rim of the headlight (it should be a tad bit behind the rubber stripping, but I didn't seal the holes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zigzag Posted May 30, 2004 Share Posted May 30, 2004 I found that the breather ( on the bottom, looks like a little can with slots) allows water vapor to be drawn up into the light where it condenses on the interior of the lens. The drain ,which is obvious, is to high up in the parking lamp area, to do any good. I plugged the breather with plumbers putty and drilled a small hole under the plastic ledge at the 8 o'clock position to allow the lamp area to drain and breathe. Guess what, it works. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Theodore Posted June 1, 2004 Author Share Posted June 1, 2004 So condensation builds up cause of the holes on the headlight or because of poor sealing job where the glass meets the plastic housing? Just wanna know exactlly what to seal up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zigzag Posted June 1, 2004 Share Posted June 1, 2004 If they are new OEM, don't do anything to them. They don't start to leak for a few years and then it could be from anywhere. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mungrin Posted June 1, 2004 Share Posted June 1, 2004 Theadore,have you taken out your old headlights yet?If so how hard are they to remove.I want to do it but i dont know how.I see one screw and thats it.Also,how bad are the old headlights and would you sell them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drunkcarlos Posted June 3, 2004 Share Posted June 3, 2004 I've had mine out a couple of times. The visible screw isn't so bad but its the 2 not so visible in the wheel well connected to the fender nuts that are a litte bit of a pain to reach. I had to use a 12" extension and and additional 3" extension to reach it easily, with the wheel turned towards the opposite side so you can get maximum room inside. If you haven't already removed your inner wheel well that will be one more obstacle. The lower inner wheel well cover shouldn't have to be removed only the main one. once you undo these 2 nuts plus the visible screw only thing left to do is unhook your light harnesses. good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Theodore Posted June 3, 2004 Author Share Posted June 3, 2004 my old ones need to be cleaned out they have water build up in them. if you want them i can sell them to you no problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mungrin Posted June 3, 2004 Share Posted June 3, 2004 Where is NY are you located and how much would you sell those headlights for.Im in NY to so i could pick them up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Theodore Posted June 5, 2004 Author Share Posted June 5, 2004 100 bucks i guess. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mungrin Posted June 5, 2004 Share Posted June 5, 2004 Cool ill take them where are you located.Can i pick them up? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Theodore Posted June 5, 2004 Author Share Posted June 5, 2004 Shure ill let you know as soon as i uninstall them. i havent had time lately, but as soon as i swap them ill let you know i live in queens, NY. Flushing area. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mungrin Posted June 5, 2004 Share Posted June 5, 2004 thx let me know when anytime is good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Theodore Posted June 6, 2004 Author Share Posted June 6, 2004 this week gonna buy the bulbs, all new in the front so give me till next week. email me so i can have your email address. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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