Headlight Linkage Clip Replacement
06-20-2009 | 10:31 AM
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From: Johnson City, TN
Headlight Linkage Clip Replacement
I noticed the upper clip was missing on the 85 car. Lower one was rusty and seemed loose.
So, to hopefully prevent radiator damage, I replaced them this morning.
I used a different type of clip, because they were on-hand. The fit seems better and I prefer the style. (these are for mounting the little guide rollers to the carriage under the crank pulley).
You can partly remove and pivot a radiator bracket for better access. The little clips can be put on with a thin srewdriver if positioned like in the picture.
In any case, whatver clip you use, be sure to check yours every now and then.
While doing this, I looked at the 84 red Stan Shaw car, and it had the lower one missing. I need more clips.
Here are a few shots so you can visualize it.
So, to hopefully prevent radiator damage, I replaced them this morning.
I used a different type of clip, because they were on-hand. The fit seems better and I prefer the style. (these are for mounting the little guide rollers to the carriage under the crank pulley).
You can partly remove and pivot a radiator bracket for better access. The little clips can be put on with a thin srewdriver if positioned like in the picture.
In any case, whatver clip you use, be sure to check yours every now and then.
While doing this, I looked at the 84 red Stan Shaw car, and it had the lower one missing. I need more clips.
Here are a few shots so you can visualize it.
06-20-2009 | 03:46 PM
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From: Stratford-upon-Avon
I bought a whole box of the clips (various sizes, but lots of the ones needed for headlamp arm) as they're easy to lose!
When I replaced headlight motor I needed to take arm off a couple of times to adjust things correctly. I found that even with radiator bracket in place, it's pretty easy to get the clips on by putting in position (a blob of grease will keep them there) and then just a sharp tap from above with a punch or screwdriver.
When I replaced headlight motor I needed to take arm off a couple of times to adjust things correctly. I found that even with radiator bracket in place, it's pretty easy to get the clips on by putting in position (a blob of grease will keep them there) and then just a sharp tap from above with a punch or screwdriver.
06-20-2009 | 06:54 PM
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From: Camarillo, CA, USA
Great job Chris!
I used locking clips which are also used on the automatic's shift lever.
Porsche P/N: 900.166.005.02, sl-lock
But in the case of my 90' S4, I needed to modify the nylon bushings slightly. It’s a good idea to remove the linkage anyway and apply a new coat of white grease.
After removing the old clips, washers, the linkage comes off without any movement of head lights.
I used medium grit sand paper to sand down the nylon bushings which are slightly too thick to accommodate the new clips. You can cut the sheet of sand paper in half. One side up the other side down on a flat surface and sand until the thickness is about 8.25mm. Mine measured 9.00mm on removal from the car. I went down to 8.00mm, but 8.25mm is probably just right.
Assembly is easy. Once installed make sure you have the clip properly locked on. With them locked on, you should be able to rotate the clip with just your fingers, otherwise its probably not on all the way.
I used locking clips which are also used on the automatic's shift lever.
Porsche P/N: 900.166.005.02, sl-lock
But in the case of my 90' S4, I needed to modify the nylon bushings slightly. It’s a good idea to remove the linkage anyway and apply a new coat of white grease.
After removing the old clips, washers, the linkage comes off without any movement of head lights.
I used medium grit sand paper to sand down the nylon bushings which are slightly too thick to accommodate the new clips. You can cut the sheet of sand paper in half. One side up the other side down on a flat surface and sand until the thickness is about 8.25mm. Mine measured 9.00mm on removal from the car. I went down to 8.00mm, but 8.25mm is probably just right.
Assembly is easy. Once installed make sure you have the clip properly locked on. With them locked on, you should be able to rotate the clip with just your fingers, otherwise its probably not on all the way.
