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Old May 3, 2024 | 06:24 AM
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Stop Light Gasket Replacement

The gasket is worn out on my high stop light on the 350, allowing water to come in. I've checked Rock Auto and Ford Parts Giant, both of which offer the whole assy for $80, but I really just need a gasket to seal things up.

I'm searching for gasket material that I can cut myself to make a gasket, or does anyone here have a solution? I'm *this* close to sealing the whole gap up with silicone.

Thanks!

Ben
 
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Old May 3, 2024 | 08:06 AM
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Go to the auto parts store and buy some 3M gasket maker, or go to a hardware store and buy some rubber cord you can use as a gasket.
 
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Several have replaced the brake light gasket to find water coming through the side windows in passenger vans.

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Several have replaced the brake light gasket to find water coming through the side windows in passenger vans.

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I thought the same thing, but it was the rear door gaskets in my case.
 
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I used 1/16 neoprene from Amazon. Just trace and cut a new gasket. Plus, I use this stuff for many other projects.


 
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