E-code Headlight leaks water

[Zsolt]

Doyt,
Why not just replacing the lens? That's one of the advantages of the E
code lights.
  Zsolt

Doyt W. Echelberger wrote:

> Well, that was easy. I took out the offending headlight and inspected it.
> The glass lens had cracked at the upper outer right angle, where the
> glass  lens mates with the metal reflector shell. A chip of glass had
> popped out, about the size to admit a flatbladed screw driver. Source of
> leak identified.
>
> I'm going to use JB Weld epoxy to replace the glass chip. Has a heat
> rating
> of about 600 degrees F. Location of defect is totally away from any
> reflective surface, so all I'm attempting is a re-seal. Reports of repair
> will follow.
>
> I guess my call for BTDT was not necessary. But thanks anyhow for
> replies.
>
> Doyt Echelberger
> Fixing things every day on the 87 5ktq
> in Ohio   USA
> The way it drives, all the fixing is worthwhile.
>
>
> >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>.
> .............I suspect another source for the leak. But I'm only
> guessing.
>
> If anyone has any experience with such leaking quad E-codes, and some
> ideas, I'll be very appreciative. Nothing like a BTDT. Hope to hear
> how you
> did it.
>
> Doyt Echelberger
> 87 5ktq with retro quad E-codes
> Ohio   USA
>
>