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Old Apr 3, 2013 | 10:26 AM
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Side marker gaskets?

Ladies and Gents,

Quick question....

I am literally on the other side of the world from my 'bird right now. I know the rear side marker lights use rubber gaskets. Do the fronts also have gaskets. If so, do you know where I can order new ones?

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Old Apr 3, 2013 | 02:05 PM
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Re: Side marker gaskets?

I just checked the parts illustration disk and it's showing no gaskets on neither front or back side markers,just showing the marker and bezel.
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Old Apr 3, 2013 | 03:43 PM
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Old Apr 3, 2013 | 03:54 PM
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Re: Side marker gaskets?

The rear "seals" aren't rubber. It's some sort of foam stuff.
The fronts aren't sealed IIRC.
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Old Jun 28, 2013 | 09:07 PM
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Re: Side marker gaskets?

3 of my 4 side marker lights are kind of loose. Are they supposed to fit snugly or should they be a little loose?

Guess it would help if you know what I have. It's an 89 Formula.

Last edited by kx3g; Jun 28, 2013 at 09:20 PM. Reason: More info
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Old Jun 28, 2013 | 09:30 PM
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Re: Side marker gaskets?

Their supposed to be snug,make sure the retainers are properly in place.
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Old Jun 29, 2013 | 07:25 AM
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Re: Side marker gaskets?

Thanks Mantaguy. I will check them out
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Old Jun 29, 2013 | 05:04 PM
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Re: Side marker gaskets?

If you checkout this thread https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/memb...rbo-trans.html , Post 69,Louis has a clean pic on how the clips are supposed to be
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Old Jun 29, 2013 | 08:39 PM
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Re: Side marker gaskets?

Thanks again Mantaguy. That's just what I needed. Will be checking the lights tomorrow.
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