Sealing the rear lights
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Re: Sealing the rear lights
I do want a set of those too! How to?
Thanks
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Re: Sealing the rear lights
i'll pm u the detailsbalto8 wrote:I do want a set of those too! How to?
Thanks
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Re: Sealing the rear lights
Can I add myself to the want list please?
Could someone PM me Joep's details so I can see how to obtain his new seals?
Thanks and Best Regards,
Jay.
Could someone PM me Joep's details so I can see how to obtain his new seals?
Thanks and Best Regards,
Jay.
Jay-Kay-Em
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Re: Sealing the rear lights
Pm sentJay-Kay-Em wrote:Can I add myself to the want list please?
Could someone PM me Joep's details so I can see how to obtain his new seals?
Thanks and Best Regards,
Jay.
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'97 Volvo 940 Turbo
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Re: Sealing the rear lights
I have bought Joeps seals in the past when I replaced both my back light clusters. They do the job as good as the original ones. But you may need to add some clear silicon sealant on top of that if you want to get a complete full sealing of the lights. One another design defect in our beloved 480s.
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Re: Sealing the rear lights
Hi all, have tried to pm Joep regarding rear light seals but does not appear to have sent( end of last month). If anyone has his email would much appreciate it. Hope he is still making them!
Re: Sealing the rear lights
He’s absolutely still doing them - I’ve had a set in the last month or so. I usually contact him via Facebook, so if you need me to check with him, drop me a pm with the email address you used to contact him and I can ask him to check.
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Cheers Jiff , its his email that i need if you have it pls pm me or am on facebook messenger
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Re: Sealing the rear lights
Hi all, now i have a new (old) daily driver, a nice Rover 75. Have decided its time to fit Joeps rear light seals.so any tips or do’s and dont do’s much appreciated thanks in advance.
Re: Sealing the rear lights
NEVER forget the top nut when removing the lamps, we don't want any breakages!
Spend time cleaning off all the old sealant from both the metalwork and the lights.
Sticky side goes to the lights. Practise placing them on a few times BEFORE removing the backing tape, as they stick very well!
Tighten lamps in VERY gently and evenly.
Spend time cleaning off all the old sealant from both the metalwork and the lights.
Sticky side goes to the lights. Practise placing them on a few times BEFORE removing the backing tape, as they stick very well!
Tighten lamps in VERY gently and evenly.
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Re: Sealing the rear lights
Am i correct? There are only 3 nuts holding the lense in place. Have undone these but cannot shift it. Do not want to force it for obvious reasons£££££
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Re: Sealing the rear lights
Doom
1987 Volvo 480 ES, 507274, 217 - Red (Ness)
2006 Citroen C6 Exclusive 3.0 petrol/LPG
2008 Mini Cooper convertible (Mau)
Previous 480's:
J123 CFU -- ES
J449 MNL -- ES auto
D864 CPV -- ES
L691 JFC -- Turbo
F70 MNR -- ES
H858 FGV -- Turbo auto
E981 KHM -- ES (509849)
2006 Citroen C6 Exclusive 3.0 petrol/LPG
2008 Mini Cooper convertible (Mau)
Previous 480's:
J123 CFU -- ES
J449 MNL -- ES auto
D864 CPV -- ES
L691 JFC -- Turbo
F70 MNR -- ES
H858 FGV -- Turbo auto
E981 KHM -- ES (509849)
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Re: Sealing the rear lights
Thanks James my hands are shaking enough as it is, I am dealing with half the cars value £££££
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Re: Sealing the rear lights
Sorry!
If you think they are sealed in, then you might have to abandon the removal idea and apply more sealant.
However, the original seals (foamy rubber like what Joep sold you or earlier a butyl tape) might just be very well adhered to the paint. Mine came out with patience and a very thin pallet knife. It is like a wallpaper scraper but thinner. One false move though and they could crack so be very very careful and work your way around the lights and resist the temptation to lever anything until the very end.
Wishing you the best of luck!
If you think they are sealed in, then you might have to abandon the removal idea and apply more sealant.
However, the original seals (foamy rubber like what Joep sold you or earlier a butyl tape) might just be very well adhered to the paint. Mine came out with patience and a very thin pallet knife. It is like a wallpaper scraper but thinner. One false move though and they could crack so be very very careful and work your way around the lights and resist the temptation to lever anything until the very end.
Wishing you the best of luck!
1987 Volvo 480 ES, 507274, 217 - Red (Ness)
2006 Citroen C6 Exclusive 3.0 petrol/LPG
2008 Mini Cooper convertible (Mau)
Previous 480's:
J123 CFU -- ES
J449 MNL -- ES auto
D864 CPV -- ES
L691 JFC -- Turbo
F70 MNR -- ES
H858 FGV -- Turbo auto
E981 KHM -- ES (509849)
2006 Citroen C6 Exclusive 3.0 petrol/LPG
2008 Mini Cooper convertible (Mau)
Previous 480's:
J123 CFU -- ES
J449 MNL -- ES auto
D864 CPV -- ES
L691 JFC -- Turbo
F70 MNR -- ES
H858 FGV -- Turbo auto
E981 KHM -- ES (509849)
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Re: Sealing the rear lights
Hurray! 5 hours later 1 rear light out. You were right James they were well stuck in.
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Re: Sealing the rear lights
Hurray! 5 hours later 1 rear light out. You were right James they were well stuck in.
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Re: Sealing the rear lights
Phew!
1987 Volvo 480 ES, 507274, 217 - Red (Ness)
2006 Citroen C6 Exclusive 3.0 petrol/LPG
2008 Mini Cooper convertible (Mau)
Previous 480's:
J123 CFU -- ES
J449 MNL -- ES auto
D864 CPV -- ES
L691 JFC -- Turbo
F70 MNR -- ES
H858 FGV -- Turbo auto
E981 KHM -- ES (509849)
2006 Citroen C6 Exclusive 3.0 petrol/LPG
2008 Mini Cooper convertible (Mau)
Previous 480's:
J123 CFU -- ES
J449 MNL -- ES auto
D864 CPV -- ES
L691 JFC -- Turbo
F70 MNR -- ES
H858 FGV -- Turbo auto
E981 KHM -- ES (509849)
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Re: Sealing the rear lights
Bl**dy typical, the other one out in 15min with gasket attached!!!
Re: Sealing the rear lights
yep, that's 480s for you!
Good work though, and hopefully you'll soon be able to report that no water is getting in that way now...
David
Current: 1994 480 GT, 1996 460 CD & 1997 440 LE with lots of optional extras & 2007 V50 SE Sport
Previous: Celebration 331 (re-homed with Richard S), Celebration 467 (returned to Martin Mc); Celebration 346 (re-homed with Alan480); Celebration 269 (scrapped abandoned project), Celebration 73 (sold on after 6 years), 1992 ES, 1988 ES - and numerous other non-480 Volvos!
Previous: Celebration 331 (re-homed with Richard S), Celebration 467 (returned to Martin Mc); Celebration 346 (re-homed with Alan480); Celebration 269 (scrapped abandoned project), Celebration 73 (sold on after 6 years), 1992 ES, 1988 ES - and numerous other non-480 Volvos!
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Re: Sealing the rear lights
Both rear lights resealed and replaced have added a thin run of clear sealant to top for added security. So tomorrow when it gets a wash will see how effective my handy work is! Here's hoping.