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77thor

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Q?: Water leakage; 69 Tail Light Gaskets
« on: September 04, 2009, 09:00:49 PM »
Anybody come up with the perfect solution to water leakage aroung 69 tail light gaskets?? I have heard that aftermarket gaskets are really bad. And mine are definitely leaking.

I'm thinking about re-using the original gaskets and running a bead of Black silicone RTV around both sides.... Any thoughts / opinions?
1969 Camaro SS, 350(NOM), M21, 12 Bolt Posi, 01B LOS Build
1977 Camaro, 350(LM1), M20, 10 Bolt Posi, Purchased New, (SOLD)

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Re: Q?: Water leakage; 69 Tail Light Gaskets
« Reply #1 on: September 05, 2009, 03:03:10 AM »
Obvious question but have to ask it. Have you tightened down the lights to the car recently?
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77thor

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Re: Q?: Water leakage; 69 Tail Light Gaskets
« Reply #2 on: September 05, 2009, 02:11:24 PM »
Not lately, but I will check that.
Thanks.
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1977 Camaro, 350(LM1), M20, 10 Bolt Posi, Purchased New, (SOLD)

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Re: Q?: Water leakage; 69 Tail Light Gaskets
« Reply #3 on: September 07, 2009, 04:13:09 PM »
Seal between the gasket and lens, not between the gasket and body.
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Re: Q?: Water leakage; 69 Tail Light Gaskets
« Reply #4 on: September 08, 2009, 04:26:12 PM »
Seal between the gasket and lens, not between the gasket and body.

Will do.
Thanks.
1969 Camaro SS, 350(NOM), M21, 12 Bolt Posi, 01B LOS Build
1977 Camaro, 350(LM1), M20, 10 Bolt Posi, Purchased New, (SOLD)

 

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