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JBauer 03-16-2019 02:42 AM

Replacement headlight seal/ gasket
 
This maybe common knowledge but I thought I share it anyway. My headlight seals/gaskets were old and deteriorated. Did some searching and wasn't finding much. Finally I came across an old thread on another forum and thought I'd try it. Here are the results
Thus seal:

https://www.mcmaster.com/1129a992

Looks like this:

http://986forum.com/forums/uploads02...1552732578.jpg

Sticks like this:

http://986forum.com/forums/uploads02...1552732646.jpg

and you end up with this:


http://986forum.com/forums/uploads02...1552732781.jpg

rfuerst911sc 03-16-2019 02:53 AM

Good tip I'm sure there are a lot of old gooey gaskets out there in need of replacement . I was lucky to purchase a used set of OEM gaskets in perfect condition so for now I'm set .

JBauer 03-16-2019 04:26 AM

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Originally Posted by rfuerst911sc (Post 591065)
Good tip I'm sure there are a lot of old gooey gaskets out there in need of replacement . I was lucky to purchase a used set of OEM gaskets in perfect condition so for now I'm set .

Where did you find those? 😲

rick3000 03-16-2019 05:35 AM

Great info, for some reason Porsche does not sell the seals separately even though they have their own part number.

dav9515 03-16-2019 06:18 AM

looks good, how many feet of the seal did you need to do both lights?

JBauer 03-16-2019 06:41 AM

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Originally Posted by dav9515 (Post 591070)
looks good, how many feet of the seal did you need to do both lights?

I bought a 5ft roll and have some left over.http://986forum.com/forums/uploads02...1552747195.jpg

robdelorenzo 03-16-2019 07:30 AM

Thanks for this. You must be a mind reader, as I was looking at my messy old gaskets yesterday and wondering what to do with them!

JBauer 03-16-2019 08:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dav9515 (Post 591070)
looks good, how many feet of the seal did you need to do both lights?

Quote:

Originally Posted by robdelorenzo (Post 591080)
Thanks for this. You must be a mind reader, as I was looking at my messy old gaskets yesterday and wondering what to do with them!

LOL mine were OK but brittle and shrunk up. I replaced them with these. They look good IMO. I'll save the old ones.

rfuerst911sc 03-17-2019 03:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JBauer (Post 591066)
Where did you find those? 😲

Just happened to find a local set from a forum member .......... a one in a million shot :D

flouese 03-19-2019 08:59 AM

Will this work for the tail lights?

Black Knight 03-20-2019 12:41 PM

hood gasket
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by flouese (Post 591298)
Will this work for the tail lights?

I dunno.
I am needing the gasket / trim seal for the hood. Mine was all brittle and just flaked away. I can't locate that piece either. I guess mcmaster is a good place to start

JBauer 03-20-2019 12:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by flouese (Post 591298)
Will this work for the tail lights?

I don't know but they have diff sizes. You might measure one and see if they have anything thst would work.

robdelorenzo 03-21-2019 05:35 AM

Thanks for this. I ordered some and it arrives today. Gooey washers that are spreading black gunk and streaks are going away. Problem solved for $15.00. Now on to the next project....

JBauer 03-21-2019 08:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by robdelorenzo (Post 591413)
Thanks for this. I ordered some and it arrives today. Gooey washers that are spreading black gunk and streaks are going away. Problem solved for $15.00. Now on to the next project....

Great, let me know how it works out. Make sure you clean the edge of the light where it will be sticking to. I forgot the first time ��
Also make the rubber a little longer than needed, then trim once its locked in. If any parts are sticking out from locking the headlight in they can be worked level will a thin piece of plastic edge or your finger. After it was clamped awhile it sticks pretty well incase you need to remove the light. Good luck.

JBauer 03-21-2019 11:35 AM

I finished mine but forgot to post pics. Incase anyone is curious.
Still need to tuck it here and there.
http://986forum.com/forums/uploads02...1553196620.jpg



http://986forum.com/forums/uploads02...1553196792.jpg

blueflames 03-21-2019 04:40 PM

Thanks, I ordered mine and it is already here.

tonythetiger 04-16-2019 08:42 AM

awesome...ordered! what did you use to hold in place? glue?

JBauer 04-16-2019 10:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tonythetiger (Post 593194)
awesome...ordered! what did you use to hold in place? glue?

It has double side tape installed on it. Shown in thread 👇

tonythetiger 04-18-2019 07:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tonythetiger (Post 593194)
awesome...ordered! what did you use to hold in place? glue?

this arrived at my house in under 24 hours, enough for both cars and under 25 bucks. Amazed.

GustaGo 12-03-2019 09:22 PM

Thank you JBauer! I ordered and installed mine just last weekend, and now my headlights look great!


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