Togo Posted August 5, 2005 Share Posted August 5, 2005 i think the gears just crapped out - the light didn't flip back under the hood tonight, so my guess is that the nylon is gone!anybody got any experiencs doing this?where can i get the parts - i know the usual channels - like mid america etc. but wondered if anyone local would have these - and not CnV figures my car would crap out a week before the long haul to vegas! :mad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Desertdawg Posted August 5, 2005 Share Posted August 5, 2005 Hey, Your in luck...I picked up a new roll of bailing wire to go with my roll of duct tape, let me know if you need any of it....TV repair, or headlight repair, it will work either way!!! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Togo Posted August 5, 2005 Author Share Posted August 5, 2005 Hey, Your in luck...I picked up a new roll of bailing wire to go with my roll of duct tape, let me know if you need any of it....TV repair, or headlight repair, it will work either way!!! :D looks like there's still a lot of "technology" lacking in Gila Bend huh?!?!?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddie44 Posted August 5, 2005 Share Posted August 5, 2005 I did both of my headlight motors on the C5 and I assume they're about the same since the motors are the same ones used on an 85 Fiero my son had. Your's should be easier with the clamshell hood arrangement.I bought mine from http://www.rodneydickman.com/retail.html and I'd be glad to help (supervise) you doing yours. Actually I have to take my driverside apart some time as it doesn't go up exactly right. You know you can crank them up manually if you can't afford to do it before Vegas. Also, it's normally one side of the gear that stripes out so if you can manage to get it in the right position it may work for awhile. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BSeery Posted August 5, 2005 Share Posted August 5, 2005 You know, if someone had them local, even CNV, I wouldn't bitch about it. You said that like even if CNV had the parts you would't deal with them. I don't understand why people do that. I hate Pep Boys, but if they have the parts and the price is some what close, dude I am going to Pep Boys and I am happy that I don't have to order parts and wait.If CNV has the parts, be happy that someone has them. Other than them, I would try Hawks or the Chevy parts departments. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knkayotte Posted August 5, 2005 Share Posted August 5, 2005 Hey, Your in luck...I picked up a new roll of bailing wire to go with my roll of duct tape, let me know if you need any of it....TV repair, or headlight repair, it will work either way!!! :D You'd make Red Green proud "If the women don't find you handsome, they should at least find you handy." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddie44 Posted August 5, 2005 Share Posted August 5, 2005 Let me check tonight, I might have my one good plastic one left. If you're in a money bind we could throw that one in for now. I replaced both while I was doing it but one was still good. Who knows how long it might last? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Togo Posted August 5, 2005 Author Share Posted August 5, 2005 You know, if someone had them local, even CNV, I wouldn't bitch about it. You said that like even if CNV had the parts you would't deal with them. I don't understand why people do that. I hate Pep Boys, but if they have the parts and the price is some what close, dude I am going to Pep Boys and I am happy that I don't have to order parts and wait.If CNV has the parts, be happy that someone has them. Other than them, I would try Hawks or the Chevy parts departments. i've dealt with cnv for parts before - well let's just say i tried - and when i found out they were twice as much as the mail order guys - i swore i'd never go there again - and they buy their stuff from the same mail order places as i can then mark up 100%THEN i have to pay tax on top of that - i'm a cheap bastard, so i'll wait the extra time - and just crank them both up manually for now! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kameron Posted August 5, 2005 Share Posted August 5, 2005 I went to 20th street salvage in Phoenix and got mine. This was about 6 years ago and the headlight motor still works great. Was very easy to place the entire unit.Should take you about 45 minutes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Togo Posted August 5, 2005 Author Share Posted August 5, 2005 I went to 20th street salvage in Phoenix and got mine. This was about 6 years ago and the headlight motor still works great. Was very easy to place the entire unit.Should take you about 45 minutes. well the motor still works - it just that when turning them on or off, the get to their "stopping point" and then start clicking.they are working now (occassionally) but i think i may just disable them, and manually flip them up until i can get it fixed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3,503 lbs of trouble Posted August 6, 2005 Share Posted August 6, 2005 Here are a few other local places for Vette parts:Dunshee's Corvette Parts Address: 7304 W Villa Rita Dr, Glendale, AZ 85308 Phone: (602) 938-8895Corvette Salvage Address: 9219 N 11th Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85021 Phone: (602) 997-4261Max's Vette Stuff Address: 428 S Date # 6, Mesa, AZ 85210 Phone: (480) 964-0779I've bought parts from Frank Dunshee. Good guy, and I believe a member of Sun Country. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kameron Posted August 8, 2005 Share Posted August 8, 2005 well the motor still works - it just that when turning them on or off, the get to their "stopping point" and then start clicking.they are working now (occassionally) but i think i may just disable them, and manually flip them up until i can get it fixed. Yeah, my motor was still working. It was the plastic gears that were bad. But it was cheaper just to get the entire assembly than ordering new gers from GM. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest racingchester Posted August 9, 2005 Share Posted August 9, 2005 Did both of mine about a month ago. The worst part was driving out the pin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Togo Posted August 9, 2005 Author Share Posted August 9, 2005 Did both of mine about a month ago. The worst part was driving out the pin. cool - think you could lend a hand - it's always nice to have someone guiding - that actually has experience! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest racingchester Posted August 11, 2005 Share Posted August 11, 2005 If all it is is the 3 plastic bushings it would"t take that long. I could help you tomorrow after 4PM but I can't until next week after 4pm. Got to go to Tucson and see new granddaughter. Let me know. Chuck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest racingchester Posted August 11, 2005 Share Posted August 11, 2005 If its the plastic gears you have to take them out to get at the bushings. So now problem!! Chuck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Togo Posted August 11, 2005 Author Share Posted August 11, 2005 well, i'll have to order the parts - so all i'll need is the bushings? or should i order the plastic gears too? or isn't there an upgrade for metal gears? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest racingchester Posted August 11, 2005 Share Posted August 11, 2005 Mine were doing the skipping thing and all it was was the bushings. The bushings from Mid America are $4.99 for a set of three. Yah need 2 sets. My guess is all you ned are the bushings. If you can order the gear and return it if you don"t need it do it. But I bet its just the bushings. Mine were ground up like powder and the gears were ok. Chuck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Togo Posted August 11, 2005 Author Share Posted August 11, 2005 are the gears that much harder to change? i mean, since we'll be in there, how much longer could it take? if it's too much trouble - i'll just skip - but it seems that the problem has subsided - i'd still l ike to replace - so when i get back from vegas, i'll order the parts and we can set up a corvette saturday and git 'ur done! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest racingchester Posted August 11, 2005 Share Posted August 11, 2005 The gears in the motor itself are probably good - not to worry about them. The gears in the other part may be bad. You have to remove them to get at the bushings. What part of town do you live in? It could be an evening project - about an hour or less to do it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Togo Posted August 12, 2005 Author Share Posted August 12, 2005 i'm staying on the west side - but can drive ANYWHERE! i just ordered a new brake booster for my car, so once that gets fixed, we'll talk and set something up!heck, aren't most of us usually looking for an excuse to get together? well, this sounds like reason enough for me! so what "external" gears should i be ordering?like i said, if it's coming apart, might as well replace stuff that is replaceable - rather than having to pull it apart AGAIN at a later time! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest racingchester Posted August 12, 2005 Share Posted August 12, 2005 E-mail me salescsc@cox.net Chuck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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