86 T/A headlight question

[mc73nova]

looking to get an 86 T/A but he says the drivers headlight doesnt come up is this an easy fix? And how much would it cost? And passenger headlight bracket is broken. same question. Thanks

[Tru2Chevy]

Well, either the headlight motor is bad, or the gear is just stripped. If it's just the gear, you can take the motor apart, flip the gear 180* and it'll work fine for a while (until the gear is stripped again). There is also someone who makes brass replacement gears.

Not sure exactly how easy it is to swap motors, but I don't think it's too difficult.

- Justin

[V]

its a pretty easy fix not matter which rout you go, even just repalcing the entire assembly. ive sold working pairs of full assemblies for around $75.

[missingperson]

not a big deal to replace the motors or the plastic clutch assemblies. Take the whole unit out and work on it on a bench. There is an outfit that makes brass replacements for the units. Google and see what you get. FYI, the internal parts are the same as on the Pontiac Fieros.

[Tru2Chevy]

Originally Posted by missingperson

not a big deal to replace the motors or the plastic clutch assemblies. Take the whole unit out and work on it on a bench. There is an outfit that makes brass replacements for the units. Google and see what you get. FYI, the internal parts are the same as on the Pontiac Fieros.

I think the entire motor is the same as the Fiero's just swapped side to side.

- Justin

[mc73nova]

thanks for all your help, unfortunately it was sold a day before i was able to get there. If anyone knows someone with an f-body for under $4000 let me know ,thanks Matt