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Headlight Motor Flutter?

Old Oct 27, 2012 | 04:09 AM
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From: Valdosta, GA
Car: 1991 Trans Am GTA
Engine: L98(5.7 L TPI)
Transmission: 700r4(A4)
Axle/Gears: G80 RPO, 3:23s, Auburn Racer's Diff
Headlight Motor Flutter?

I have a 1991 GTA. When I turn the headlights on, they pop-up. Then one of them flutters up and down for a bit, and then it stops. What could be causing this problem?

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Bill
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Old Oct 28, 2012 | 08:24 PM
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Car: 90 RS 'Vert, 88 IROC-Z, 88 Firebird
Engine: 305 ci tbi, 305 ci tpi, 350 ci tpi
Transmission: WC-T5, WC-T5, 700R4
Axle/Gears: 3.45, 3.27, 3.27
Re: Headlight Motor Flutter?

The busings inside the gear are bad. They were made of a hard gel material similar to a glue stick. Repair the headlights with a headlight repair kit using Delrin busihings and you'll be set for years to come. I sell several kits to repair this. TDS 207280 headlight repair kit consists of just the 3 bushings you'll need for one headlight motor. TDS 209280 deluxe headlight repair kit has 6 bushings, 2 side cover gaskets, 1 motor gasket, two screws & nuts (it is common to snap off the heads of the screws attaching the motor to the headlight actuator housing) and a packet of synthetic grease. Both kits include detailed instructions.

Lon
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