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Old 04-27-2007, 11:33 AM   #1
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86 T/A headlight question

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
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Old 04-27-2007, 12:19 PM   #2
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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.

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Old 04-27-2007, 12:25 PM   #3
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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.
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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.
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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.

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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
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