Re: fuel gauge;water in headlight

[quk@isham-research.demon.co.uk (Phil Payne)]

In message <6df297b7.36a43604@aol.com> Sounder99@aol.com writes:

> I also have condensation in one of my headlights.  Any
> suggestions on how to remove the water?  Thanks in advance!

You can get the sealing grommet/gasket and the clips separately.  Strip
the light, dry it with a hairdryer, and reassemble.

Now comes the good bit.  I did this, and the condensation came back.  I
floated the components on a bath of water overnight, suitably weighted -
no leaks.  I went almost crazy, until I noticed that the plastic back
of the light is actually _TWO_ pieces of plastic thermally formed into
each other.  I sealed this (almost invisible) joint and the problem
went away.

It took months.  Next day but one, a Mini Metro took out the front
corner of the car.

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 Phil Payne
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