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ZUKIWORLD Discussion Forum => Technical Discussion - Beginner / Repair => Topic started by: segermech on April 12, 2011, 06:25:09 AM

Title: Samurai Taillight Seals / Gasket????
Post by: segermech on April 12, 2011, 06:25:09 AM

I had to replace a taillight bulb and I found that there was no seal betweel the lenses and the housing.  All the bulbs were rusted in place and I had to break them all and rip them out.  I assume there should be a seal here.  Can anyone confirm??  Can you describe it.  I was thinking of putting some silicone cord stock in the recess to make a nice seal.

Thanks.

Title: Re: Samurai Taillight Seals / Gasket????
Post by: Capt on April 12, 2011, 06:46:07 AM

Mine 1st set had this same condition,
There was a Atrophied flat gasket in the grove,
but also the bottom of the unit has drain holes so its not sealed anyway.
Same with the side lights.

I always cannibalize these on every junk yard safari, as having the lites in the bumper,
they are a common casualty on trail trips,too.

CAPT

Title: Re: Samurai Taillight Seals / Gasket????
Post by: wildgoody on April 12, 2011, 07:50:43 AM

The Sidekick has a foam seal, I think the silicone cord is an excellent idea
as a replacement gasket, and you will never have to replace it because it
gets old and hard and cracking

Wild

Title: Re: Samurai Taillight Seals / Gasket????
Post by: Jluck on April 12, 2011, 09:01:23 AM

I ordered a set of new taillights off eBay for a friend. came complete with bulbs and all for like 50 bucks. made a real nice improvement in looks and safety. might want to think about that.