Loose Rear Tail Light Cluster

Wolds_lady_2006 · 24th September 2010, 17:17

Upon removing the rear tail light, I was intrigued to see a hollow side entry hole, size of a 2p piece in the housing.(on the metal)

It looks like it had a foam sticker over it originally but clearly i can put my fingers in it. Is it wise to seal up this hole or is it there for a reason?

Also the bolts that hold the unit in place are heavily rusted and there seems to be a bit of play when they are tightened. In fact, they dont tighten up.

The 2 plastic clips that affix to the housing (white plastic, with a square shank) are broken too *-( Though, may be salvagable.

When the lamp unit is secured via the 2 bolts, is it just simply the case of lining up the metal knuckles to fit into those white plastic clips above?
Also, the hole i mention above, is it possible for water to get into there and then into the boot, by anychance? Maybe, as the securing bolts aren't tightening, water could enter here too?

Sorry for all the questions....

Ill try and post a picture, in case im confusing everyone..lol

Wolds_lady_2006 · 24th September 2010, 18:14

T-Cut · 24th September 2010, 18:46

See:http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/foru...ad.php?t=32566

Rimmer listing (Item 8): http://www.rimmerbros.co.uk/Item--i-GRID001658

TC

Wolds_lady_2006 · 25th September 2010, 08:59

Hi Tcut..

Thanks for your links hun....

I had already tried Rimmer's but upon visiting them, they no longer stock them *
With respect to the "hole" on the side of the housing, could it be a factory fitted hole to enable tow bar installers to couple into the wiring harness? Just a thought?

I have sealed this hole up now with foam tape, covered with silicone sealant.

48rov06 · 25th September 2010, 09:29

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Originally Posted by Wolds_lady_2006

Hi Tcut..

Thanks for your links hun....

I had already tried Rimmer's but upon visiting them, they no longer stock them *
With respect to the "hole" on the side of the housing, could it be a factory fitted hole to enable tow bar installers to couple into the wiring harness? Just a thought?

I have sealed this hole up now with foam tape, covered with silicone sealant.

Hi Rimmer have 113 in stock part number changed XFR000021.price£1.93 Screw GT106205L Hole most probably made for wiring tow bar fit a rubber grommet in it. I did this when i wired my towbar in .Regards Alan

Wolds_lady_2006 · 12th December 2010, 16:08

Many thanks Alan

24th September 2010, 17:17	#1
Wolds_lady_2006 Loves to post MG ZT Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: North Lincolnshire Posts: 271 Thanks: 73 Thanked 28 Times in 23 Posts	Loose Rear Tail Light Cluster Upon removing the rear tail light, I was intrigued to see a hollow side entry hole, size of a 2p piece in the housing.(on the metal) It looks like it had a foam sticker over it originally but clearly i can put my fingers in it. Is it wise to seal up this hole or is it there for a reason? Also the bolts that hold the unit in place are heavily rusted and there seems to be a bit of play when they are tightened. In fact, they dont tighten up. The 2 plastic clips that affix to the housing (white plastic, with a square shank) are broken too *-( Though, may be salvagable. When the lamp unit is secured via the 2 bolts, is it just simply the case of lining up the metal knuckles to fit into those white plastic clips above? Also, the hole i mention above, is it possible for water to get into there and then into the boot, by anychance? Maybe, as the securing bolts aren't tightening, water could enter here too? Sorry for all the questions.... Ill try and post a picture, in case im confusing everyone..lol

25th September 2010, 08:59	#4
Wolds_lady_2006 Loves to post MG ZT Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: North Lincolnshire Posts: 271 Thanks: 73 Thanked 28 Times in 23 Posts	Hi Tcut.. Thanks for your links hun.... I had already tried Rimmer's but upon visiting them, they no longer stock them * With respect to the "hole" on the side of the housing, could it be a factory fitted hole to enable tow bar installers to couple into the wiring harness? Just a thought? I have sealed this hole up now with foam tape, covered with silicone sealant. Last edited by Wolds_lady_2006; 25th September 2010 at 09:03.. Reason: added pic

24th September 2010, 18:14	#2
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12th December 2010, 16:08	#6
Wolds_lady_2006 Loves to post MG ZT Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: North Lincolnshire Posts: 271 Thanks: 73 Thanked 28 Times in 23 Posts	Many thanks Alan