Who has tail lights that dont leak? Plz Help.
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Who has tail lights that dont leak? Plz Help.
I bought a brand new set of original Hella tailights years ago and 1 side always leaks
Its not the seal around the tailight, as i have tried many things with it and even smothered the seal with silicone and it still leaks.
I have applied silicone seal all round the tailight exterior edges and areas where the lenses join but it still leaks.
Before anybody asks its def the tail light and not any other boat seal etc.
I have tried covering ever area of the boot with Talcum powder and no leak anywhere else apart from the light.
The light is filling up with water, then it fills the boot then so on.
My question is do i splash out on another original tailight for £130, do i risk buying a cheaper set only to find they do the same?
The set i have fitted are the smoked Original South African Hella ones, and i would like to replace with the same style but i can only find VW heritage as the only place that Supply them.
IS this a common problem i just have to put up with or do i splash out again?
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AS mentioned i have sealed between every lense, maybe i need to strip out all the seal and try it again
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'83 Mk1 Driver - Mars Red
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I've got original Hella's and I can't figure out where it is comming from, seals are looking good and fresh.
I've tightened the screws around the light to see if it helps
but I doubt it.
Sorry for bumping this old thread but I could use some tips if anyone's figured it out.
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http://www.frost.co.uk/captain-tolley-s-creeping-crack-cure-60ml.html
Not sure how it would react with the plastics but it might be worth a try?
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think I will try that + some silicone here and there.
Thanks for suggestions.
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1987 Alpine White 1.8 Clipper Cabriolet
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1987 Alpine White 1.8 Clipper Cabriolet
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