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    The other day my friend told me my reverse light was out, i bought a bulb and went to change it when i pulled the panel off i saw this


    I figured the gasket was dried out so i pulled off the tail light and this is what i found



    I pulled the other one off and the gasket just crumbled.

    I used what was left of the first gasket to make the replacement scanned it for future reference. The mouse pads i got are about half as thick as the original gaskets, hopefully it doesn't cause a problem. I printed it out, cut it out, flipped it over and cut the next gasket. I cut it a little big to l eave room for error.



    Its not going to win any beauty awards but if it holds out water, i dont care.



    If you print out the template to it is Life size. It will give you a basis to go off of if you have a crumbly gasket like i did. Just cut it a little big and trim it down to size and remember on my template the notch that is cut on the inside goes toward the reverse light hole. The tail light is slightly tapered so it will make a difference.
    91 Festiva L "Erika" b3t swap on the way
    06 Jeep Cherokee Overland
    95 Aspire (sold)


  • #2
    gasket

    nice job. innertubes make nice gaskets. in a pinch,u,can use silicone.

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    • #3
      Originally posted by windy1 View Post
      nice job. inner tubes make nice gaskets. in a pinch,u,can use silicone.
      2 mouse pads were 3 dollars at walmart. i don't have inner tubes laying around but that would probably work really good
      91 Festiva L "Erika" b3t swap on the way
      06 Jeep Cherokee Overland
      95 Aspire (sold)

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      • #4
        Simple fix and thanks for sharing this. The standard mouse pads that I have access to are about 3/16 thick and appear to be suitable for gaskets. I don't know how thick your's are.

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        • #5
          about the thickness of a nickel looks like it will work, no light shines though
          91 Festiva L "Erika" b3t swap on the way
          06 Jeep Cherokee Overland
          95 Aspire (sold)

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          • #6
            Gaskets

            I did this repair some time back, i smeared silicon on both sides of the gaskets and reinstalled. Should keep the water out.
            An idea can turn to dust or magic, depending on the talent that rubs against it.

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            • #7
              Originally posted by sc72 View Post
              I did this repair some time back, i smeared silicon on both sides of the gaskets and reinstalled. Should keep the water out.
              Me too; works great.
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              • #8
                Mousepads are the answer. DJ gave us this solution a LONG time ago.
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                • #9
                  Craft foam? 8x10 sheets at the dollar store 3 for a buck. Any color you want!
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                  • #10
                    Originally posted by crazyrog17 View Post
                    Craft foam? 8x10 sheets at the dollar store 3 for a buck. Any color you want!
                    This worked great for me! Cheaper and larger than most mouse pads.
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                    • #11
                      Perfect. Thanks for the info Rog!
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                      • #12
                        I used the sealing foam tape the "tin knockers" use when installing HVAC duct work. Very easy to work with.

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                        • #13
                          Hobby Lobby has foam sheets in various sizes and thicknesses. I saw 3mm and 5mm available for about a buck.

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                          • #14
                            Re: Water in the trunk

                            I'm on that tomorrow! I'll do that to both my cars!
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                            • #15
                              The rust is most likely from condensation. Clean up with steel wool or sandpaper and give it a couple coats of rust paint.
                              I painted the bottom inside of my door panels years ago and it works quite well. No more rust there.
                              Rust starts on the inside and you don't see it until it comes through on the outside and starts lifting the finish.
                              Best to get it while it's still on the inside.
                              Last edited by WmWatt; 12-23-2012, 11:17 AM.
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