Rear Combo Light - Fixing Leaks

**Ewie** · #1 01-04-2010, 05:27 PM

Well in an attempt to fix the leaky brake light syndrome and after researching here for some time, I bought a new set of gaskets and today removed one of the offending lights. To my surprise, there's absolutely no evidence that moisture has been getting past the existing gaskets and on closer examination, I believe it's getting in through the holes where the red acrylic lens "snaps" into the main black housing. I'm assuming therefore that the problems is actually failure of the seal/glue between the lens and the body itself.

My question is, has anyone ever removed the lens from the main housing before? I'd like to know it's posisble before I go and destroy an otherwise good light unit.

MadMaxSvx · #2 01-04-2010, 06:41 PM

http://www.subaru-svx.net/forum/show...ht=oven&page=6

READ THE POST #14

(AT YOUR OWN RISK)

**Ewie** · #3 01-04-2010, 07:06 PM

Thanks for that, also saw the lobster pot boiling idea as well. I think I'll see if I can get a couple of spare lights before I attempt this though....

MadMaxSvx · #4 01-04-2010, 07:18 PM

Well, i will try the oven procedure in my tail lights, they have moisture and dirt on them and its time of doing something, i hope the result is good.

ensteele · #5 01-05-2010, 01:33 AM

I have never seen any reason that the gaskets didn't keep the water out, but after replacing them, it stopped the problem. Don't tighten the fasteners too tight when you put them back on. That can cause the problem as well.

**Ewie** · #6 01-05-2010, 02:26 AM

Thanks Earl.. I have brand new gaskets ready to go in.. rightnow I've got both light units stored in our hot water cupboard, the warmest/driest place in our home, so that they will dry out completely. Hopefully they'll dry out overnight and I'll fit them tomorrow. Would it help to use any sort of water repellent sealant or grease on the gaskets as well??