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post Aug 8 2020, 09:08 PM
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When I checked the right lens, I was surprised to see one stud broken off. I don't know when and how this happened--really!


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post Aug 8 2020, 09:09 PM
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But relatively easy to repair with the weld compound. Seems reasonably strong after 30 min.


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post Aug 8 2020, 09:11 PM
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And I also checked the fog lamps. One looks pretty good, except for minor pitting on the lens. Just needs a new gasket.


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post Aug 8 2020, 09:13 PM
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But the other lamp has major issues, with corrosion in the case and a bent mount.


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post Aug 8 2020, 09:13 PM
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Plus rust inside the reflector. This one needs a sub.


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post Aug 9 2020, 07:41 PM
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I took a look at the pedal cluster today. Overall, it looks really good, no rust, and already has bronze bushings.


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post Aug 9 2020, 07:42 PM
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But the throttle lever has some interesting PO brazing. I will look to replace this.


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post Aug 9 2020, 10:55 PM
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QUOTE(bkrantz @ Aug 8 2020, 08:09 PM) *

But relatively easy to repair with the weld compound. Seems reasonably strong after 30 min.

Only tighten the absolute minimum required...
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post Aug 10 2020, 07:49 AM
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QUOTE(djway @ Aug 9 2020, 10:55 PM) *

QUOTE(bkrantz @ Aug 8 2020, 08:09 PM) *

But relatively easy to repair with the weld compound. Seems reasonably strong after 30 min.

Only tighten the absolute minimum required...


I've made that repair on a couple lenses and even more severe breakage. They have held up well, but I do try to be careful to go slow when tightening the retainers and not over tighten.
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post Aug 10 2020, 09:10 PM
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Have you guys ever replaced the foam gasket around the edge of the tail light lens?
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post Aug 10 2020, 10:31 PM
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Have you guys ever replaced the foam gasket around the edge of the tail light lens?


Assume you are talking about the round gasket cord inside the lip of the lens. Yes and no. I tried to replace with the 914Rubber cord but I'm sorry to say it was not acceptable. I'm told the AA gaskets are a dead match for OE so that will be in my next order. You can see the problems with the 914Rubber gasket material here:
http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?s=&...t&p=2801670

There is also a foam gasket between the tail light bucket and chassis. I replaced that with the 914Rubber gaskets and they fit perfectly.
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post Aug 11 2020, 12:33 AM
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QUOTE(bkrantz @ Aug 10 2020, 08:10 PM) *

Have you guys ever replaced the foam gasket around the edge of the tail light lens?


Yes.....does that help? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/tongue.gif)
914 Rubber makes a nice replacement.
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post Aug 12 2020, 08:17 PM
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Thanks, Brent. You are much more helpful than Doug.
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post Aug 12 2020, 08:20 PM
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Cleaning wires is getting tedious. I spent about 2 house today, and got done with one long lead and two short ones. Here is a shot showing the before (left) and after (right). The red spots are where the PO paint, from spraying the inside of the trunk, got between the original spiral tape wrapping of the wire bundle.


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post Aug 13 2020, 08:01 PM
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I carried on today, and finished cleaning the wiring for the trunk. This still need some repair work, with new connectors and a few bits of local replacement wire (plus the leads for the license plate lights).


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post Aug 13 2020, 08:03 PM
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The wires look pretty good now, and seem intact--just a bit stiff in a few place.


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post Aug 13 2020, 10:07 PM
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Looking good. Try hitting them with some 303 Protectant and they may soften up. Mine did. I also soaked wire with overspray in brake fluid to soften the paint so it cleaned off (being careful not to get the ends of he wire in the fluid). That also seemed to softened the insulation and the harness was still supple a year and a half later when I reinstalled it.
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post Aug 14 2020, 08:28 PM
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Looking good. Try hitting them with some 303 Protectant and they may soften up. Mine did. I also soaked wire with overspray in brake fluid to soften the paint so it cleaned off (being careful not to get the ends of he wire in the fluid). That also seemed to softened the insulation and the harness was still supple a year and a half later when I reinstalled it.


Good to know--I will try some of both.
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post Aug 14 2020, 08:31 PM
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I got into wire repair mode today. Here is the setup, with soldering iron, heat gun, and other stuff.


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post Aug 14 2020, 08:34 PM
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First up: 2 leads to the ignition switch plug. One was split and connected to new PO leads. The other has a new lead spliced in.


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