06-02-2012, 03:35 PM
w&bknockebrittle bake-lite
Hi to all: I changed the dial light lenses on my 93 Breakaway. I noted the bake-lite (sp) was brittle and very fragile and broken. Has anyone found a replacement assembly that fits? Is it riveted in place? Any ideas on saving old plastic?
Thanks
Wayne
06-02-2012, 08:16 PM
RustyWhat broke? The lenses or the housing? Either should be repairable using a plastic solvent cement. I use 50-50 acetone and MEK.
Rusty
"StaRV II"'94 28' Breakaway: MilSpec AMG 6.5L TD 230HP
Nelson and Chester, not-spoiled Golden Retrievers
Sometimes I think we're alone in the universe, and sometimes I think we're not.
In either case the idea is quite staggering. - Arthur C. Clarke
It was a woman who drove me to drink, and I've been searching thirty years to find her and thank her - W. C. Fields
06-03-2012, 02:06 AM
w&bknockeThe black housing. Several of he screw receiving tubs are broken and one of the bulb sockets has token free. There is an aluminum panel in the engine compartment so I cn not access the back.
Wayne
06-03-2012, 01:25 PM
RustyYou should be able to replace the socket after repairing the housing (if it needs it). The housing may be ABS,on which solvent cements won't work; J-B Weld is the answer in that case.
Rusty
"StaRV II"'94 28' Breakaway: MilSpec AMG 6.5L TD 230HP
Nelson and Chester, not-spoiled Golden Retrievers
Sometimes I think we're alone in the universe, and sometimes I think we're not.
In either case the idea is quite staggering. - Arthur C. Clarke
It was a woman who drove me to drink, and I've been searching thirty years to find her and thank her - W. C. Fields