Joy,
   I've done several headlight adjuster repairs in a simular fashion to
JB weld, but I used body plastic, (AKA tiger hair).  The adjuster has
to flex a very small amount.  I can't see JB weld doing this, but
Tiger hair, if set to the proper location within 24 hours, will still
be flexable.  I grease up the adjuster screw and plaster it in place with
the TIger hair. After it starts to harden.  I aim the light I'm done.

            Eric                   86-VW4x4
            vw4x4@fyi.net          86-SS Syncro
            Pittsburgh, PA USA     1936-Chrysler
                                   92-Jetta GWC
            www.fyi.net/~vw4x4/vw4x4.htm

On Tue, 24 Aug 2004, Joy Hecht wrote:

> I see from Dave's email below that I could get new plastic "adjustors" for
> my headlights to screw into from the dealer.
>
> I also had a suggestion that I plug the holes with J-B Weld and then drill
> into it to screw the headlights back in.
>
> Any advice on whether doing it with J-B weld is likely to be straightforward
> and effective?  I've never used it before.  (surprised, aren't you?)
>
>
> And in case anyone else needs license plate light bulbs, I got a pair from
> my FLAPS (Carquest), part number "1618" - no brand name written on them,
> only that code.  $1.29 each (except they gave me one free) and they work
> fine.  Tracking down original bulbs doesn't seem necessary.
>
>
> Joy
>
> ****************************************************************
> Joy Hecht
> and Matilda, 1989 Burgundy Vanagon
>
> For musings about life and the vanadventures:
> http://users.rcn.com/jhecht/gypsy
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>
> :::-----Original Message-----
> :::From: MilosKitchen [mailto:sagmoore@zoominternet.net]
> :::Sent: Tuesday, August 24, 2004 5:13 PM
> :::To: Joy Hecht
> :::Subject: RE: Thanks to all of you - and HEADLIGHT REPAIR!
> :::
> :::Joy,
> :::The "adjusters" as they are called (the white nylon housings / screw) are
> :::still (and only, I think) available at the dealer. I had to buy two for
> :::my
> :::Syncro, 'bout $8 a pop, two day wait. You do have to specify which
> :::position
> :::they are for, (LH, RH, upper, inner etc.). Hey, they get a little crispy
> :::after 17 years. If I were stuck to the front of a van for 17 years, I'd
> :::probably be cracked and crispy too.
> :::Dave Milo
> :::
> :::-----Original Message-----
> :::From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM]On Behalf
> :::Of Joy Hecht
> :::Sent: Tuesday, August 24, 2004 10:35 AM
> :::To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> :::Subject: Thanks to all of you - and HEADLIGHT REPAIR!
> :::
> :::
> :::Thank you very much, everyone who replied to my emails of yesterday.  I
> :::really did want to hear lots of views on transportation modes, and I
> :::appreciate all of your replies.
> :::
> :::This morning I took to the headlight with the Bentley and the
> :::screwdriver,
> :::removed the assembly, drained out the water, and I'm studying the
> :::pinhole.
> :::
> :::I had a couple of suggestions on pinhole repair - clear silicone,
> :::aquarium
> :::sealant, and a windshield stone chip repair kit.  Are these actually all
> :::essentially the same?  Any advice on sealing the tiny hole before I
> :::start?
> :::Sealant outside the lens or inside?  Or some of each?
> :::
> :::I also had a couple of warnings not to break the plastic housing into
> :::which
> :::the headlight assembly screws.  Well, the PO already did that for me.
> :::The
> :::outer (low, rectangular) beams are attached with three screws, two on the
> :::inside (relative to the edge of the van) and one on the outside.  The
> :::housing on the outside screws of both headlights is basically gone.  In
> :::fact, the headlights have wiggled in place for as long as I've had the
> :::van -
> :::I'm surprised the inspectors didn't get me on that.
> :::
> :::Can I replace the housing?  Or is there some other recommended fix for
> :::that?
> :::
> :::And I'm going to be a little less of a goody-two-shoes, and take the van
> :::to
> :::a different inspector, blow another $15, and hopefully she'll pass
> :::inspection with my sealed headlight.
> :::
> :::Next, gotta figure out why my new license plate bulb is dimmer than the
> :::old
> :::one.
> :::
> :::Maybe I'm even educable on the subject of really minor repairs?
> :::
> :::
> :::
> :::Joy
> :::
> :::p.s.  To the fulltimers list - my apologies for this mechanical post!  :-
> :::)
> :::
> :::
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> :::Joy Hecht
> :::and Matilda, 1989 Burgundy Vanagon
> :::
> :::For musings about life and the vanadventures:
> :::http://users.rcn.com/jhecht/gypsy
> :::
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