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Sep 13, 2003 | 10:25 PM

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Stagecraft Chris

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Leaky headlight

My 89 F250 had a leaky headlight. It looks like the lens has started to seperate from the reflector because the glue is failing. Has anyone else had this problem?

I'm assuming that I can probably just reglue the lens with something but I have no idea what to use.

I'd live with it execpt for the fact that the water that gets in keeps killing my headlight bulb!

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Chris

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Sep 14, 2003 | 01:38 AM

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Superdave

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I would say you could use clear RTV silicone. Then lay it between something to keep the lense tight against the housing while its curing.

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Sep 14, 2003 | 01:40 AM

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I'd say replace the headlight.

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Sep 14, 2003 | 02:15 AM

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If the lenses is not all milky inside, try the re-sealing first. A tube of silicone costs no where close to one of those composite light housing's.

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Sep 14, 2003 | 03:08 PM

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I think I'll try to pop the lens off and silicone it back on next time I have the chance.

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